Kat Foster is a classically-trained actor celebrated for her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles across film, television, and theater. Known for her dynamic lead roles in Jean-Claude Van Johnson, Your Family Or Mine, and ’Til Death, she also frequently appears in major-network dramas like CSI, The Rookie, The Good Wife, and Law & Order. Her comedy credits include cult-favorite shows like Weeds and Barry. Foster’s film work ranges from indie rom-coms, such as The Dramatics, to comedies like Accommodations and First One In, as well as suspenseful thrillers, including Gasoline Alley, Continue, and Susie Searches. Forthcoming releases include Fear The Night and Spoonful of Sugar, highlighting her broad appeal and commitment to complex, evolving characters.
Foster’s career is rooted in rigorous training that began in her childhood in Oakland, California. She studied ballet with the San Francisco Ballet and acting at the American Conservatory Theater before majoring in theater at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Her studies included Shakespeare training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. After immersing herself in New York’s theater scene and winning accolades in off-Broadway productions, she broke into television, earning a recurring role in Til Death. Her varied roles since have made her a sought-after lead and writer. A member of the WGA since 2016, she has written and directed projects like Daughtering, a mother-daughter short film with Laura Innes.
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