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Kate Amundsen is an award-winning actor born and partly raised in Los Angeles. Her formative years were spent in Provo, Utah and later New Mexico, where she developed a passion for acting by studying the legendary performances of Judy Garland and Lucille Ball.
Kate just finished shooting the leading role in MOTHER NATURE & THE DOOMSDAY PREPPER as well as the lead role in Niki Byrne’s 408 OP. 1 captured by the talented Antonio Calvache on 35mm. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal as the titular role in DONNA, winning more than two dozen awards at various festivals including BEST ACTRESS. Her television credits include a Top of Show Guest Star on 911-LONE STAR and a long list of network credits.
Driven by a passion for exploring character complexity through empathy, Kate’s acting and writing are deeply intertwined. As she likes to quote Shakespeare, “The readiness is all!”
What People Are Saying
“Kate Amundsen delivers a moving performance as Donna. Amundsen’s choices as an actor marry well with the material and demands of the character. Her portrayal is filled with subtlety and emotion.”
— Film Threat
“Kate Amundsen loses herself in the role of Donna, and truly brings this pseudo-character to life in an earnest fashion that quite frankly is worthy of every acting award imaginable out there.”
— Nerds That Geek
“Kate Amundsen puts in an astonishing sincere portrayal, changing mannerisms and evolving through various eras to bewildering perfection.”
— The People’s Movies
Kate is currently writing and producing her passion project, which has just qualified as a semi-finalist at the Cinequest screenwriting competition.
She can’t wait to share it with you!