Kate Vernon
Actress · Since 1982
Known for
Kate Vernon is a Canadian actress who became widely known to science-fiction audiences as Ellen Tigh on the acclaimed reboot of 'Battlestar Galactica'. She also appeared in the romantic drama 'The Last Song' alongside Miley Cyrus. Vernon has built a career spanning genre television and film, often cast in complex, morally ambiguous roles. Her work on 'Battlestar Galactica' remains a touchstone for fans of prestige science-fiction television.
Kate Vernon
Actress · Since 1982
32 Movies · 29 Series
Kate Vernon is a Canadian actress who became widely known to science-fiction audiences as Ellen Tigh on the acclaimed reboot of 'Battlestar Galactica'. She also appeared in the romantic drama 'The Last Song' alongside Miley Cyrus. Vernon has built a career spanning genre television and film, often cast in complex, morally ambiguous roles. Her work on 'Battlestar Galactica' remains a touchstone for fans of prestige science-fiction television.
Movies
Plays Sophia
Malcolm X
1992
Plays Susan Blakelee
The Last Song
2010
Plays Benny Hanson
Pretty in Pink
1986
Plays Angie
Alphabet City
1984
Plays Diane
National Lampoon's Snatched
2011
Plays Billie Endicott
Chicanery
2017
Plays Dorothy Morse
Wilder Days
2003
Plays Cellmate
Chained Heat
1983
Plays Melanie Tate
Valentina's Wedding
2018
Plays Brent Holliday
Banter
1986
Plays Camille
His Master's Voice
2018
Plays Dr. Ellen Beckett
Amelia 2.0
2017
Plays Amanda Grace
Dangerous Touch
1995
Plays The Matriarch
Red Faction: Origins
2011
Plays Eve
God of Frogs
2026
Plays Kay (Age 40)
The Secret Life of Girls
1999
Plays Melissa Duran
Roadhouse 66
1984
Plays Pat
Knights of the South Bronx
2005
Plays Detective Robin Mallory
Confession
2005
Plays Miriam
Meet the Killer Parents
2023
Plays Pat Mallory
Flood: A River's Rampage
1997
Plays Sarah "Sally" Rae Preston / Rae Phillips / Kelly Richards
The Sister-in-Law
1995
Plays Anne Fowler
Soft Deceit
1995
Plays Prudence
Cyber Eden
1992
Plays President Jennine Wormer Pratt
108 Stitches
2014
Plays Sally
Hostile Takeover
1989
Plays Valerie Quinlan
Buds For Life
2004
Plays Uta Mann
Joe's Wedding
1996
Plays Dr. Ellen Gordon
Battledogs
2013
TV Shows
Plays Ellen Tigh
Battlestar Galactica
2004
Plays Sophie Burroughs
I Will Find You
2026
Plays Lily Partridge
Condor
2018
Plays Geneva
The Morning Show
2019
Plays Nanette Alexander
I'll Take Manhattan
1987
Plays DDA Belinda Fox
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Monique Winch-Hastings
Largo Winch
2001
Plays Whitney Thomas
Nash Bridges
1996
Plays Diana Sydney
The 100
2014
Plays Penelope Russell
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Vanessa Wheeler
Heroes
2006
Plays Tricia Lange
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Connie Norton
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Jenny
Black Sash
2003
Plays Alexandra Serris
Kindred: The Embraced
1996
Plays Ava Beckenbridge
Another Life
2019
Plays Sharon Heinz
True Lies
2023
Plays Helen
Sullivan's Crossing
2023
Plays Christy
Family Ties
1982
Plays Nancy Evans
Remington Steele
1982
Plays Cmdr. Valerie Archer
Star Trek: Voyager
1995
Plays Lucy Chadwick
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Donna
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
Plays Arden
The Mentalist
2008
Plays Mary Morrison
Perception
2012
Plays Caroline Morrow
NCIS
2003
Plays Mary-John Lovejoy
Lovejoy
1986
Plays Lanie
The Hunger
1997
Plays Rowan
Bones
2005
Plays Ellen Cooper
Saving Grace
2007
Latest Trailers
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God of Frogs
Full Filmography 61
I Will Find You
Sophie Burroughs
2026Season 1
God of Frogs
Eve
2026
The Morning Show
Geneva
2019–2025
Sullivan's Crossing
Helen
2025Season 3
A Gettysburg Christmas
Caroline
2023
Meet the Killer Parents
Miriam
2023
True Lies
Sharon Heinz
2023Season 1
Condor
Lily Partridge
2021Season 2
Another Life
Ava Beckenbridge
2021Season 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kate Vernon and where are they from?
Kate Vernon is 65 years old, born on April 21, 1961 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of Kate Vernon?
Kate Vernon is best known for roles in The Last Song, Malcolm X, Pretty in Pink.
How many movies has Kate Vernon been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Kate Vernon has appeared in 32 movies and 29 TV shows.
What was Kate Vernon's first movie?
The career of Kate Vernon began with Chained Heat (1983).
What is Kate Vernon's most recent movie or series?
Kate Vernon's most recent release is I Will Find You, which premiered on June 18, 2026.
What TV shows has Kate Vernon appeared in?
On television, Kate Vernon has appeared in The 100, The Mentalist, Bones, Heroes.
Kate Vernon
1961-04-21 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Katherine Elizabeth Vernon (born April 21, 1961) is a Canadian-born American actress. She is known for her roles as Lorraine Prescott on the CBS Primetime soap opera Falcon Crest (from 1984–1985), the stuck-up and popular Benny Hanson in the comedy film Pretty in Pink (1986), Sophia in the 1992 Spike Lee film, Malcolm X, and Ellen Tigh in the 2004 Syfy series Battlestar Galactica.