Kate Lyn Sheil

Kate Lyn Sheil

40 · Born: Jun 13, 1985

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BornJun 13, 1985 Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Biography

Kate Lyn Sheil is a renowned American actress, celebrated for her impressive body of work within the realm of independent cinema. Her extensive filmography boasts a diverse range of critically acclaimed titles, including the 2011 thriller "You're Next", the 2012 horror anthology "V/H/S", the 2011 drama "The Color Wheel", the 2013 psychological thriller "The Sacrament", and the 2020 existential drama "She Dies Tomorrow".

In addition to her work in film, Sheil has also made significant contributions to the world of television, with notable appearances in popular series such as Netflix's "House of Cards" in 2013, Starz's "The Girlfriend Experience" in 2016, and Cinemax's "Outcast" in 2016.

As a graduate of New York University's esteemed Tisch School of the Arts, Sheil has garnered widespread recognition for her exceptional performances in micro-budget films. Her remarkable talent has been acknowledged by esteemed publications, with Rolling Stone likening her to the legendary Meryl Streep, dubbing her "the Meryl Streep of the micro-budget film community" following the release of "Kate Plays Christine" in 2016.

Throughout her career, Sheil has continued to take on a wide range of roles in independent productions, including the 2023 drama "The Seeding", which premiered at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to excel in a variety of genres have solidified her position as a respected and sought-after talent within the film industry.

Career

2024
2023
Jamojaya
Jamojaya as Shannon
Swarm
Swarm as Cricket
2022
2021
The Wanting Mare
The Wanting Mare as Narrator (voice)
2020
Materna
Materna as Jean
Lost Holiday
Lost Holiday as Margaret
White Echo
White Echo as Carla
2018
Mountain Rest
Mountain Rest as Frankie
Golden Exits
Golden Exits as Patient
2017
Brigsby Bear
Brigsby Bear as Arielle Smiles
2016
Men Go to Battle
Men Go to Battle as Josephine Small
2015
Queen of Earth
Queen of Earth as Michelle
Equals
Equals as Kate
House of Cards
House of Cards as Lisa Williams
2014
Super Sleuths
Super Sleuths as Sally Blue Frankenfrass
Pollywogs
Pollywogs as Sarah
Hellaware
Hellaware as Lexie
The Sacrament
The Sacrament as Sarah White
2012
The Comedy
The Comedy as Waitress
V/H/S
V/H/S as The Stalker (segment "Second Honeymoon")
Cat Scratch Fever
Cat Scratch Fever as Mary Ellen
2011
Green
Green as Genevieve
Happy Life
Happy Life as Leslie
The Zone
The Zone as Kate
2009
Impolex
Impolex as Katje
Knife Point
Knife Point as Anna Hurley
2016