Kathryn Newton is an American actress, famous for her role as Louise Brooks in the TV series Gary Unmarried, as well as acting in Paranormal Activity 4, Lady Bird and Supernatural and Big Little Lies. Net worth: $1 million.
American actress Kathryn Newton
Her Childhood and Youth
Kathryn Newton was born on February 8, 1997, in Los Angeles. She was the only child in the family of Robin and David Newton. Kathryn has dreamed of becoming a Broadway star since her childhood. In New York City, I went to the musical Gypsy almost every day and even made friends with Bernadette Peters, – Newton says about the legendary American actress, who has played the lead role in a production.
Kathryn Newton as a child
Newton's dream partly came true. She became an actress at a young age. Despite the frequent shooting and tight schedule, the girl did not begin studying at home, but she rarely attended her classes.
Every year, I ran for a High School President, but very few people knew me in person. The students of my school probably wondered Who is Kathryn Newton? Does she really study here?
Her Acting Career
Kathryn Newton began her acting career at the age of 4, making her debut in several episodes of the soap opera All My Children and two short movies.
Kathryn Newton in the TV series All My Children
At the age of 10, the girl got the role, which made her well-known all over the world. The young actress played Louise Brooks in the CBS television series Gary Unmarried. This sitcom tells the story of a painting company employee who is going through a divorce and trying to build a new relationship, paying attention to his children. Kathryn Newton starred as the daughter of the main character – an adult precocious girl, an excellent student, a cellist, whose idols are Mahatma Gandhi, Al Gore, and Che Guevara.
Kathryn Newton in the TV series Gary Unmarried
Kathryn won two prestigious Young Artist Awards for the role of Louise. This young actress has managed to overtake the audience’s favorite artists: Joey King (Lucy Morgan in Anatomy of Hope) and Meaghan Jette Martin (Bianca Stratford in the TV series 10 Things I Hate About You).
In 2011, Newton starred in the popular comedy Bad Teacher, where Cameron Diaz played the lead role. In this movie about a cheeky and charming teacher, Kathryn starred as Chase Ruby-Rossi, a popular high school student who is loved by the loser Garrett (Matthew J. Evans).
Kathryn Newton in Bad Teacher
Kathryn played the lead role in the fourth part of the horror series Paranormal Activity (2013). She starred with Matt Shively, well-known to viewers of Nickelodeon. For her role in the rating horror movie, the young actress received another Young Artist Award, ahead of talented Tara Lynne Barr and Kara Hayward.
Kathryn Newton in Paranormal Activity 4
Newton has starred in the popular American fantasy television series Supernatural since 2014. Kathryn plays Claire Novak, a daughter of the angel in the flesh Jimmy Novak (Misha Collins) and a student of the hunter of supernatural beings Jody Mills (Kim Rhodes). The actress says that after the first series, she has been recognized on the street. The people, I had met on the set, changed my life dramatically, – Kathryn says.
Kathryn Newton in the television series Supernatural
According to Zoomboola.com, in 2016, the actress has starred in the drama series Halt and Catch Fire, which takes place in the revolutionary computer era of the 20th century. Lee Pace, Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis, and others played the lead roles.
In 2017, Newton starred in the HBO drama series Big Little Lies, based on the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty. The actress played the high school student Abigail Carlson, a daughter of the wayward actress Madeline Mackenzie (Reese Witherspoon). Abigail has a difficult relationship with her mother, and it is much easier for her to communicate with the father (James Tupper), with whom Madeline has been divorced for a long time.
Kathryn Newton in Big Little Lies
Then, Kathryn played the lead roles in the movies Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) with Frances McDormand and Ben Is Back (2018) with Julia Roberts. It is interesting that the red-haired actor Lucas Hedges played her character’s brother in both movies. Newton worked with him in 2017 on the set of Lady Bird, a movie about an unusual teenage girl (Saoirse Ronan), experiencing all stages of maturity in a provincial town.
Kathryn Newton in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
In May 2018, Newton could be seen in one of the lead roles in the comedy Blockers. This movie tells about three parents who try to prevent their daughters from losing their virginity at the prom.
Personal Life of Kathryn Newton
Kathryn Newton is a sought-after young actress who devotes all her time to work. It is difficult to say whether she has time for a relationship with men.
At the end of 2017, Kathryn shared a photo with Lucas Hedges on Instagram. She signed this photo with a gentle birthday greeting, and it increased the curiosity of her fans. However, the rumors were not confirmed. Kathryn and Lucas are just good friends.
Kathryn Newton and Lucas Hedges
Newton has liked playing golf since school time. She has even won three local championships as part of the school team.
The height of Kathryn Newton is 165 cm
Kathryn Newton Now
Kathryn Newton plays the lead role in the feature movie Pokemon: Detective Pikachu by Rob Letterman, based on the video game of the same name. Ryan Reynolds has voiced Detective Pikachu, the main character. You can also see Justice Smith, Rita Ora and Suki Waterhouse in this movie.
Kathryn Newton in Pokemon: Detective Pikachu
Moreover, the actress will act in the drama series The Society, a modern version of the classic novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding. It will tell about a group of wealthy young people who returns to their hometown after a trip and discovers that all its inhabitants have mysteriously disappeared, and it is impossible to get out of the town.
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Kenneth Lee
I really liked the series «Big Little Lies», including Kathryn Newton! Strong work.
2021-05-19 09:26:26
Frederick Osborne
I saw this girl in the movie «A Very Bad Teacher», how she managed to grow up!
2021-04-17 09:48:02
Marie Johnson
For me, Newton is a very beautiful blonde actress.
2021-04-06 22:34:09
Teresa Sutton
Big Little Lies I really love, but where was Kathryn Newton??
2021-03-20 20:27:40
Jeff Anderson
This is the first time I see this actress, but I think this is only because she is still very young. Still to come!