Katy O'Brian
Katy O'Brian | |
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Born | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
Education | BA in Psychology and German Studies at Indiana University Bloomington |
Occupation | Actress, Writer, Martial Artist, |
Website | www |
Katy O’Brian (born 1989) is an American actress, writer, and martial artist. She is best known for her roles as, George in Syfy’s zombie show, Z Nation,[1] and Major Sarah Grey in The CW’s superhero series, Black Lightning. Katy O'Brian also played the Comms Officer in the second season of The Mandalorian, debuting in the fourth episode.
Early life[]
Katy was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. At the age of 9, Katy earned her brown belt in Shorei Goju Ryu Karate.[2] Throughout her youth, she participated in numerous sports programs and music programs as a percussionist.
Katy attended Indiana University Bloomington, majoring in Psychology and Germanic Studies.[3] She was one of the first members of the university's short-form improv troupe, Hoosonfirst and received law enforcement certification through the university's Cadet Officer Program. While at the university, Katy received her black belt in Hapkido through the United States Hapkido Federation.[4]
After graduation, Katy was hired as a police officer at the Carmel Police Department in Carmel, Indiana. While working for the department, Katy obtained her personal trainer certification and began competing in bodybuilding figure competitions.[5] She also began her training at the Indy Actor's Academy[6] which gave her the confidence and experience to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. Katy moved to Los Angeles in July 2016 after signing with RCM Talent.
Personal life[]
Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, Katy met her wife, Kylie Chi, on the set of a student film project. The couple live together in Los Angeles.[7]
Career[]
Katy's first television role was as a Savior also named, Katy, on AMC’s, The Walking Dead,[8] quickly followed by co-star roles on Halt & Catch Fire, Tosh.O, and How to Get Away with Murder.
In 2018, Katy booked her first series regular role on the series, Z Nation, where she played, George, a budding leader of the apocalypse. In 2019, Katy appeared in the CW series, Black Lightning, as an ASA antagonist, Major Sarah Grey. She has since appeared in season 3 of HBO’s Westworld and has several upcoming projects.
Filmography[]
Film[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Student Seven | SIG Raider | |
2015 | Submerge: Ni're Reborn | E'lan | Short Film |
Finders Keepers | Girl | Short Film | |
Remedy of a Killer | Nancy | Short Film | |
2016 | Richard Watson Files | Emma Simms | Short Film |
2019 | Rain | TV News Reporter | Short Film |
Power Rangers: Zenith | Aisha | ||
Gnawbone | Lisa | ||
Fantasy | Kelly | ||
The Divisible | Kira | Short Film | |
2020 | Sidewinder | Deputy Harris | Short Film |
2021 | Sweet Girl | TV Host |
Television[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2017 | Tosh.0 | Softball Player | Episode: "UCF Baseball Player" |
2017 | Halt and Catch Fire | Bartender | Episode: "Search" |
2017-2018 | The Walking Dead | Katy | 2 episodes |
2018 | How to Get Away with Murder | Cashier Girl | Episode: "Ask Him About Stella" |
2018 | Z Nation | George | Main cast (Season 5) |
2019-2020 | Black Lightning | Major Sara Grey | Recurring (Season 3) |
2020 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Kimball | 3 episodes (Season 7) |
2020 | The Mandalorian | Comms Officer | Recurring (Season 2) |
2021 | Magnum P.I. | Kai Durrell | Episode: "First the Beatdown, Then the Blowback" |
2021 | The Rookie | Katie Barnes | Episode: "New Blood" |
Self[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2020 | The Talking Zed Show | Self | TV Series |
2021 | 24 Hours of Nothing But Net with Debbie Antonelli | Self | TV Special |
References[]
- ^ Petski, Denise. "'Z Nation': 'Walking Dead' Alum Katy O'BRIAN Joins Season 5 as Series Regular." Deadline, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2018, deadline.com/2018/08/z-nation-walking-dead-katy-obrian-season-5-cast-series-regular-1202448769/.
- ^ "Katy O'Brian: ‘GEORGE’ from z Nation Discusses ACTING, Success, and Greek Mythology." Your Money Geek, 23 Jan. 2020, http://yourmoneygeek.com/katy-obrian-george-from-z-nation/
- ^ Stories, Local. "Meet Katy O'brian of Sag-Aftra - VOYAGE LA MAGAZINE: LA City Guide." Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide, 29 Jan. 2019, http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-katy-obrian-sag-aftra-los-angeles/
- ^ ComicBook. "Katy O'Brian Talks Her Black LIGHTNING Character, Transitioning from Real Fighting to STAGE Fighting, and Lgbtq Representation at DC and Marvel." DC, http://comicbook.com/dc/news/katy-obrian-black-lightning-midseason-finale-interview/
- ^ "Archer Asks: Katy O'Brian, Actor and Martial Artist." Archer Magazine, 3 Sept. 2020 http://archermagazine.com.au/2020/08/archer-asks-katy-obrian/
- ^ "Indy Actors Academy: Ongoing Training for the Professional and Recreational Actor." Indy Actors Academy: Ongoing Training for the Professional and Recreational Actor, http://www.indyactorsacademy.com/.
- ^ "Katy O'Brian." MARTIAL ARTS IN EDUCATION, http://www.martialedu.com/katy-obrian.html
- ^ Saavedra, John, et al. "The Walking Dead Season 11 Could Introduce Rick Grimes' Killer." Den of Geek, 17 Aug. 2021, http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-walking-dead-season-11-sebastian-milton-jacob-young-spoilers/.
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