Katherine Waterston

Portrays Noblewoman / Rebel Confidante

Katherine Waterston is an acclaimed American-British actress known for her commanding presence, emotional restraint, and intelligence across film and television.

Role Summary:A noble ally whose sympathies for the commoners provide insight into the moral dilemmas dividing England’s upper classes.

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Biography & Background

Born in Westminster, London and raised in Connecticut, she is the daughter of actor Sam Waterston and trained at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.

Breakout role in Paul Thomas Anderson's Inherent Vice (2014), followed by starring turns in Fantastic Beasts, Alien: Covenant (2017), and Babylon (2022).

Adds dramatic complexity and gravitas to the high-stakes negotiations between nobility and commoners.

Frequently Asked Questions About Katherine Waterston

What is Katherine Waterston's role in The Uprising?

Waterston portrays a noble figure caught between allegiance to the crown and horror at the feudal exploitation of the working class.

Notable Filmography

Inherent Vice2014

Role: Shasta Fay Hepworth

Fantastic Beasts2016

Role: Tina Goldstein

Alien: Covenant2017

Role: Daniels

The World to Come2020

Role: Abigail

Industry Accolades

Film Independent Spirit Award (Robert Altman Award - Inherent Vice, 2015)
British Independent Film Award (BIFA) Nominee (The World to Come, 2021)