Katherine LaNasa
Katherine LaNasa | |
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LaNasa at 1990 Academy Awards | |
Born |
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | December 1, 1966
Occupation | Actress, dancer, choreographer |
Years active | 1989–present |
Spouse(s) |
Dennis Hopper (1989-1992; 1 child) French Stewart (1998-2009; divorced) Grant Show (2012-present) |
Children | Henry Lee Hopper |
Katherine LaNasa (born December 1, 1966)[1] is an American actress, former ballet dancer and choreographer.[2]
Early life
Career
LaNasa assisted John Carrafa with the choreography for the 1989 film Rooftops.[2] She made her feature film debut with a small role in the 1990 film Catchfire and in following years appeared in supporting roles in film and television.
LaNasa guest starred on number of television series, including Seinfeld, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Touched by an Angel, and The Practice, and in 2001 landed the lead role of Bess Bernstein-Flynn Keats in the NBC comedy series Three Sisters (2001-2002) opposite Dyan Cannon, A. J. Langer, and Vicki Lewis.[4] The series was cancelled after two seasons in 2002.[5] She later had recurring roles in Judging Amy as Yvonne Dunbar, as Kim McPherson on The Guardian, and as Michelle Colohan on NYPD Blue. Her other television credits include guest roles on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Grey's Anatomy, ER, House M.D., Justice, and Two and a Half Men.[6] LaNasa also had series regular roles in short-lived CBS comedy-drama Love Monkey (2006), playing Karen Freed, and on HBO comedy 12 Miles of Bad Road, as Juliet Shakespeare.[7] LaNasa also appeared as Beverly Ford on Big Love from 2009 to 2011.
LaNasa appeared in number of motion pictures during her career. In 2011, after decade making various television appearances, she has booked roles opposite Will Ferrell and Zack Galifianakis in the 2012 political comedy The Campaign, and 2013 thriller The Frozen Ground.[8] Before this, she had a role in Billy Bob Thornton drama film Jayne Mansfield's Car, originally created for Robin Wright.[8] Her other film credits include Kiss & Tell (1996), Schizopolis (1996), Alfie (2004), and Valentine's Day (2010).
In 2012, LaNasa was cast as Socialite Sophia Bowers in the another NBC series Deception, which premiered as a mid-season replacement during the 2012–13 television season.[9] The soap-type series was canceled after single season, ending it on a cliffhanger, on May, 2013.[10] Also she appeared in recurring role as Lizzie Ambrose on A&E series Longmire from 2012 to 2013. Om November, 2013 LaNasa was cast as series regular in the USA Network untitled drama pilot opposite Matt Passmore.[11]
Personal life
LaNasa, at age 22, married 53-year-old actor Dennis Hopper in June 1989;[2] the couple divorced in April 1992. Hopper and LaNasa had a son, Henry Lee Hopper (born 1990).[12]
On May 19, 1998, she married comedic actor French Stewart. They met when she made a guest appearance on a 1996 episode ("Green-Eyed Dick") of 3rd Rock from the Sun.[13] The two later divorced. In July 2012, LaNasa became engaged to actor Grant Show, marrying him a few weeks later, on August 18.[14][15]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1990 | Catchfire | Waitress | |
1992 | Brain Donors | Dancer #1 | |
1992 | Heart of Justice, TheThe Heart of Justice | Hannah | TV movie |
1994 | Flashfire | Monica Ambrose | |
1994 | Jack Reed: A Search for Justice | Tiffany | TV movie |
1994 | Mortal Fear | Carol Donner | TV movie |
1994 | Honey, I Shrunk the Audience | Reporter | Short film |
1995 | Nothing But the Truth | Susie Marsh | TV movie |
1996 | Shattered Mind | TV movie | |
1996 | Twilight Man | Kathy Robbins | TV movie |
1996 | Always Say Goodbye | Blonde Woman | |
1996 | Destiny of Marty Fine, TheThe Destiny of Marty Fine | Amy | |
1996 | Disappearance of Kevin Johnson, TheThe Disappearance of Kevin Johnson | Cathy | |
1996 | Kiss & Tell | Georgia Montauk | |
1996 | Schizopolis | Diane | |
1997 | Take a Number | Victoria | |
2000 | Murder at the Cannes Film Festival | Kaki Lamb | TV movie |
2004 | Alfie | Uta | |
2008 | Lucky Ones, TheThe Lucky Ones | Janet | |
2010 | Valentine's Day | Pamela Copeland | |
2012 | Jayne Mansfield's Car | Donna | |
2012 | Campaign, TheThe Campaign | Rose Brady | |
2013 | Buttwhistle | Mrs. Confer | |
2013 | Frozen Ground, TheThe Frozen Ground | Fran Hansen | |
2014 | The Squeeze | Jessie |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994 | Under Suspicion | Episode: "Arson/Murder Story" | |
1995 | Seinfeld | Cathy | Episode: "The Beard" |
1995 | Marshal, TheThe Marshal | Penny | Episode: "Buy Hard" |
1996 | Crew, TheThe Crew | Ariel | Episode: "My Mother, My Sister" |
1996 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Kate | Episode: "Green-Eyed Dick" |
1996 | Big Easy, TheThe Big Easy | Zelda Riley | Episode: "Murder in Mind" |
1996 | Sentinel, TheThe Sentinel | Monique Brackley | Episode: "Deep Water" |
1996 | Sliders | Dr. Olivia Lujan | Episode: "The Dream Masters" |
1996 | Touched by an Angel | Fran | Episode: "The Homecoming: Part 1" |
1996-1997 | Almost Perfect | Allison | Episode: "Shelf Doubt", "K.I.S.S.", "The Laws" |
1997 | Practice, TheThe Practice | Sheila | Episode: "Trial and Error" |
1999 | Pensacola: Wings of Gold | Joy Daly | Episode: "Lost" |
2001-2002 | Three Sisters | Bess Bernstein-Flynn Keats | Series regular, 33 episodes |
2002 | ER | Janet Wilco | Episode: "Walk Like a Man" |
2002 | NYPD Blue | Michelle Colohan | Episodes: "One in the Nuts", "Meat Me in the Park", "Death by Cycle" |
2002-2003 | Guardian, TheThe Guardian | Kim McPherson | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
2003 | Greetings from Tucson | Lucy | Episode: "A Brand New Car" |
2003 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Ginger | Episode: "Precious Metal" |
2003 | Division, TheThe Division | Episodes: "Hearts & Minds", "Acts of Betrayal" | |
2003 | Miss Match | Amy Jensen | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
2003-2005 | Judging Amy | Atty. Yvonne Dunbar | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
2004 | Deerings, TheThe Deerings | Tricia | TV pilot |
2005 | CSI: Miami | Carla Marshall | Episode: "Cop Killer" |
2005 | Grey's Anatomy | Vera Kalpana | Episode: "Deny, Deny, Deny" |
2006-2011 | Two and a Half Men | Lydia | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
2006 | Love Monkey | Karen Freed | Series regular, 8 episodes |
2006 | Pepper Dennis | Nadia Vadinava | Episode: "True Love Is Dead: Film at Eleven" |
2006-2007 | Justice | Suzanne Fulcrum | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
2006-2008 | 12 Miles of Bad Road | Juliet Shakespeare | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
2007 | Boston Legal | Pat Ontario | Episode: "Tea and Sympathy" |
2008 | Ghost Whisperer | Betty | Episode: "Save Our Souls" |
2009 | Cold Case | Leigh Feldman / Foster | Episode: "Witness Protection" |
2009 | Burn Notice | Shannon Park | Episode: "Signals and Codes" |
2009 | House | Melissa | Episode: "Wilson" |
2009-2011 | Big Love | Beverly Ford | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
2010 | Justified | Caryn Carnes | Episode: "The Collection" |
2010 | Make It or Break It | Leslie | Episode: "If Only..." |
2010 | Lie to Me | Laura Cross | Episode: "The Royal We" |
2010-2011 | Defenders, TheThe Defenders | Linda Cole | Episodes: "Nevada v. Dennis" and "Nevada v. Donnie the Numbers Guy" |
2011 | Normal | Susan | TV pilot |
2012-2013 | Longmire | Lizzie Ambrose | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
2013 | Deception | Sophia Bowers | Series regular, 11 episodes |
References
- ↑ "Holidays on Earth Today: December 1, 2009". Yahoo! Voices. 1 December 2009. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Fair Winds Blow for 'Rocking This Ship' Choreographer : Dance: Trained in ballet, 23-year-old Katherine LaNasa Hopper turns her attention to choreography". Los Angeles Times. 2 December 1989. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ↑ "Match maddens Hopper's in-law". Austin American-Statesman. 27 June 1989. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ↑ "'TV Review: Three Sisters' comedy could be charm for NBC". Post-Gazette. 9 January 2001. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ↑ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 1199. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
- ↑ "Katherine La Nasa: Credits". TVGuide. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ↑ "HBO Ready for 'Road' Show, 'Treatment'". Backstage. 23 January 2007. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Katherine LaNasa Snags Roles Opposite Will Ferrell, John Cusack (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 2011-10-19. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
- ↑ Inventive new comedies, compelling new dramas, and a quality lineup of returning series highlight the 2012-13 NBC primetime schedule
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie. "NBC's 'Deception' Cancelled". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (1970-01-01). "Aasif Mandvi Joins HBO Pilot 'The Brink'; Katherine LaNasa In USA's Sean Jablonski". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
- ↑ Entertainment/Times Online
- ↑ Los Angeles Times article re Stewart and LaNasa
- ↑ "Grant Show Is Engaged to Katherine LaNasa". People. 12 July 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ↑ "Grant Show Marries Katherine LaNasa". People. 18 August 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
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