Catherine Dent arrested audiences as Officer Danni Sofer in The Shield (2002),captivating viewers with her portrayal of a single woman navigating a world where brutality often outweighs beauty.
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dent received her training at the prestigious North Carolina School of the Arts. Her film debut in 1994 marked a significant milestone, as she played Paul Newman's daughter-in-law in Robert Benton's Nobody's Fool (1994). Since then, she has appeared in a diverse range of features, including Auto Focus (2002) opposite Greg Kinnear, Replicant (2001) alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme, Someone Like You (2001) with Ashley Judd, and The Majestic (2001) alongside Jim Carrey.
Dent's independent film credits boast a notable list of appearances, including A Girls' Guide to Sex (1990),Jaded (1998),A New Game (2001),The Debutante (1993),and Dangerous Proposition (1998).
Prior to her relocation to Los Angeles, Dent frequently appeared on East Coast-based television shows, such as The Sopranos (1999),Third Watch (1999),Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999),and New York Undercover (1994). Since making the move to Los Angeles, she has guest-starred on various series, including Dharma & Greg (1997),The X-Files (1993),Frasier (1993),The Pretender (1996),Chicago Hope (1994),and The Invisible Man (2000).
In addition to her starring role on the acclaimed drama series "The Shield", Dent also starred in Steven Spielberg's Taken (2002) on the Sci-Fi Channel. Her extensive theater credits include the title role in "Baby Doll", Maggie in "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof", and roles in "Bang The Drum Slowly" and "The Street of the Sun" at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. In New York, she starred off-Broadway in "Amoeba Concerto" and understudied for the Sofia and Yelena roles in "Uncle Vanya" on Broadway.
The recently married Dent resides with her husband in their first home in Los Angeles.
