Katie Aselton

Katie Aselton

Aselton at the 4th Annual Norma Jean Gala in March 2015
Born Kathryn Aselton
(1978-10-01) October 1, 1978
Milbridge, Maine, U.S.
Occupation Actress, film director/producer
Years active 2001–present
Spouse(s) Mark Duplass (2006–present)
Children 2
Relatives Jay Duplass (brother-in-law)

Kathryn "Katie" Aselton (born October 1, 1978) is an American actress, film director and producer. She directed and co-starred in The Freebie, which was shown in the non-competition "Next" category at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010.[1][2] She and her husband Mark Duplass previously showed a short film, Scrapple, at Sundance in 2004.[3][4]

Early life

Aselton was born in Milbridge, Maine. She competed in pageants in 1995, and was Miss Maine Teen USA 1995 and first runner-up at Miss Teen USA 1995.[5] She graduated from Narraguagus High School in Harrington in 1996.[6] She attended Boston University School of Communications for two years before moving to Los Angeles to act, meeting Duplass there. She then studied for two years at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.[4]

Personal

Aselton is married to her The League co-star, Mark Duplass.[7] The couple were married for three years before the show premiered. They have two children, daughters Molly and Ora Duplass.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

  1. Fernandez, Jay A. (December 3, 2009). "Sundance reveals noncompetition lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  2. Davis, Erik (January 15, 2010). "Sundance Primer: The Freebie". Cinematical. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  3. McGarrigle, Dale (January 23, 2004). "Milbridge native's film gets Sundance exposure". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  4. 1 2 McGarrigle, Dale (January 13, 2004). "Falling into Place". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  5. Agnon, Dawn (August 17, 1995). "Maine girl happy as runner-up Miss Teen contestant says she reached goal". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  6. "Graduation '96 Narraguagus High School, Harrington". Bangor Daily News. June 3, 1996. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  7. Freydkin, Donna (November 12, 2009). "Mark Duplass, Katie Aselton: In 'The League' and in love". USA Today. Retrieved January 18, 2010.

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