Who is Katherine McNamara? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Katherine Grace McNamara

Age: 29 Years, 29 Year Old Females

Family:

father: Evan McNamara

mother: Ursula McNamara

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'5" (165 cm), 5'5" Females

U.S. State: Missouri

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education: Drexel University

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What are some popular TV shows and movies Katherine McNamara has appeared in?

Katherine McNamara is known for her roles in TV shows like "Shadowhunters" and "Arrow," as well as movies such as "Maze Runner: The Death Cure" and "Girl vs. Monster."
2

Is Katherine McNamara involved in any charitable activities or causes?

Yes, Katherine McNamara is a supporter of various charitable organizations, including the Girl Up campaign and the Thirst Project.
3

How does Katherine McNamara maintain a healthy lifestyle?

Katherine McNamara stays fit through activities like boxing, yoga, and dance. She also follows a balanced diet and prioritizes mental health through meditation and self-care practices.
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What are some of Katherine McNamara's hobbies and interests outside of acting?

Katherine McNamara enjoys activities such as reading, painting, hiking, and learning new languages. She is also passionate about fashion and often shares her style tips on social media.
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How does Katherine McNamara stay connected with her fans?

Katherine McNamara frequently interacts with her fans on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where she shares updates about her projects, behind-the-scenes moments, and personal insights.

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Childhood & Early Life

Katherine McNamara was born on November 22, 1995 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S to Evan and Ursula McNamara. She is the only child of her parents. A brilliant student, she was part-homeschooled and got her high school diploma at the age of 14. After that, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Drexel University. As of now, the actress is studying Applied Economics and is on her way to earn a Master of Science degree in the subject from Johns Hopkins University.

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Career

Katherine McNamara started her acting journey at the age of 13, in the Broadway production of the play ‘A Little Night Music’. In this play, she appeared as Fredrika Armfeldt and starred opposite Angela Lansbury and Catherine Zeta-Jones. She continued with the Broadway, appearing in plays, such as ‘A Christmas Story, the Musical’, ‘The Crucible’, ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, ‘Galileo’, ‘Annie’, ‘The Secret Garden’ and ‘Inherit the Wind’. From 2007 to 2010, the actress did a handful of short-films. During that time, she also made guest appearances in a number of television series, including ‘30 Rock’ and ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’. In 2011, McNamara made her big screen debut through the theatrical movie ‘New Year's Eve’ by portraying the character of Lily Bowman in it.

In 2012-13, the American beauty had a recurring role in the Disney XD series titled ‘Kickin' It. She also did two independent films ‘Contest’ and ‘Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn’ along with two episodes of Disney Channel’s ‘Jessie’ in 2013. The following year, McNamara was cast in the lead role of Harper Munroe in MTV’s ‘Happyland’. She also appeared in the TV series titled ‘A Wife's Nightmare’ that year. In 2015, she did three movies, namely ‘A Sort of Homecoming’, ‘Natural Selection’ and ‘Maze Runner’ along with the television projects ‘R.L. Stine's Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls’ and ‘The Fosters’ respectively. After that, she was offered roles in the flicks ‘Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?’ and ‘Little Savages’ in 2016. The same year, she appeared in an episode of the TV series ‘The Grinder’ and also portrayed the character of Lizzy in the television movie ‘Indiscretion’.

Major Works

In 2012, Katherine McNamara appeared as Myra Santelli in the Disney Channel’s original film ‘Girl vs. Monster’. Two years later, she appeared as a voice actor in six episodes of the TV series ‘Transformers: Rescue Bots’. In the series, she lent her voice to the character of Priscilla Pynch. Since 2016, the American actress can also be seen in the lead role of Clary Fray in the series ‘Shadowhunters’.

Awards & Achievements

In 2016, Katherine McNamara was nominated for the ‘Teen Choice Award’ in the category ‘Choice TV: Breakout Star’ for her work in the television series ‘Shadowhunters.’ She is also the part of SAG-AFTRA's Young Performers Committee and Actors Equity Young Performers Committee. Besides this, she is also the member of Blank Theater's New Play Development Reading Committee.

Personal Life

In the year 2012, Katherine McNamara dated her fellow actor Joel Courtney. As of now, she is single and resides in Los Angeles. The American beauty is an ambassador for organizations such as ‘The Lollipop Theater Network’, ‘Girl Up’ and ‘Stomp Out Bullying,’ as well a volunteer for a children’s hospital in Los Angeles. Besides this, no other relevant information regarding McNamara’s personal life is available to the media.

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Facts About Katherine McNamara

Katherine McNamara is an accomplished martial artist and holds a black belt in Taekwondo.

She is a talented singer and has released several singles and covers on various platforms.

Katherine McNamara is known for her philanthropic efforts and has supported various charitable organizations, including UNICEF.

She is a huge fan of fantasy and science fiction literature, often sharing book recommendations with her followers.

Katherine McNamara is a skilled archer and has showcased her archery skills in various projects.

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What are some popular TV shows and movies Katherine McNamara has appeared in?

Is Katherine McNamara involved in any charitable activities or causes?

How does Katherine McNamara maintain a healthy lifestyle?

What are some of Katherine McNamara's hobbies and interests outside of acting?

How does Katherine McNamara stay connected with her fans?