Kat Dennings was born Katherine Victoria Litwack in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, a charming suburb situated near the vibrant city of Philadelphia, to Ellen Schatz, a dedicated speech therapist and poet, and Gerald Litwack, a molecular pharmacologist of great distinction. She is the youngest of five children, and her family's rich cultural heritage is of Russian Jewish descent.
Kat's early years were marked by a unique educational experience, as she was predominantly home-schooled, graduating at the astonishing age of fourteen. Following her academic achievements, her family relocated to Los Angeles, California, to provide unwavering support for Kat's burgeoning acting career.
As she began her professional journey, Kat worked extensively in the world of commercials before transitioning to television. Her impressive resume boasts a wide range of roles on popular shows, including HBO's Sex and the City, Raising Dad, The Scream Team, Without a Trace, and ER, among many others.
Kat's breakthrough in film came with supporting roles in Raise Your Voice, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and Big Momma's House 2. Her subsequent success was cemented with memorable performances in The House Bunny and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.
Throughout her career, Kat has continued to excel in both feature films and television, and she is also a talented video blogger. Since 2011, she has starred alongside Beth Behrs in the CBS television series 2 Broke Girls, a popular comedy that has garnered a loyal fan base.
