Katie Featherston is widely recognized for her captivating performance as the lead actress in Paramount's 2009 cinematic sensation, Paranormal Activity, which garnered her the esteemed Best Actress award at the 2009 Screamfest Film Festival. Notably, this low-budget production, which was made on an estimated $15,000, went on to generate an astonishing revenue of over $100 million at the US box office, solidifying its position as one of the most financially successful films in history. Featherston's impressive portrayal has also led to her involvement in the subsequent sequels, and she was subsequently brought on board to appear in multiple episodes of ABC's The River, a production spearheaded by the renowned Steven Spielberg.
Prior to her illustrious acting career, Katie Featherston earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Southern Methodist University. Today, she resides in Los Angeles with her loving husband and family.