Catherine Corcoran
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 30, 1995 in Southampton, Pennsylvania, USA
- Active Years
- 2007–2026 (20 Years)
- Total Credits
- 37 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Catherine Corcoran (Acting).
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Source [1]: TMDB. Known for acting. 38 credits. Female. Birthday: May 30, 1995. Place of Birth: Southampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
Source [2]: Wikipedia. Born May 30, 1992. American actress. Roles: Dawn Emerson in Terrifier film franchise, Lauren Berggold in Return to Nuke 'Em High films.
Source [3]: IMDb. Actress in Terrifier. Starring roles in Damien Leone's Terrifier and Starz/Troma Entertainment's Return to Nuke 'Em High franchise.
Source [4]: TMDB Bio. European-American businesswoman, entrepreneur, actress, producer, director, and writer. Best known for starring role in Troma Entertainments' Return to Nuke 'Em High (reboot of 1984 The Class of Nuke 'Em High).
Source [5]: IMDbPro. Starring roles in Damien Leone's Terrifier and Starz/Troma Entertainment's Return to Nuke 'Em High franchise. Starring role in Amazon Studios feature Long Lost.
Name: Catherine Corcoran.
Profession: European-American businesswoman, entrepreneur, actress, producer, director, and writer.
Birth Info: Born May 30, 1992 (Wikipedia) or May 30, 1995 (TMDB). Born in Southampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
Acting Roles:
Dawn Emerson in the Terrifier film franchise (Damien Leone).
Lauren Berggold in the Return to Nuke 'Em High franchise (Starz/Troma Entertainment).
Starring role in Amazon Studios feature Long Lost.
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Career overview
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Name: Catherine Corcoran.
Identity: European-American businesswoman, entrepreneur, actress, producer, director, and writer.
Birth Date: May 30, 1995 (TMDB [1, 4]) or May 30, 1992 (Wikipedia [2]). Note: I will stick to the most consistent or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in an archivist role, I should pick the most reliable or just state the facts provided. I'll use the TMDB date as it appears in the bio provided.
Birth Place: Southampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
Acting Credits:
Return to Nuke 'Em High franchise (Troma Entertainment/Starz) - role: Lauren Berggold. Described as a revamped, reboot of the 1984 cult classic The Class of Nuke 'Em High.
Terrifier franchise (Damien Leone) - role: Dawn Emerson.
Gossip Girl.
The Good Wife.
MTV Pranks.
Long Lost (Amazon Studios feature).
Mentorship: Peter Jackson (The Lovely Bones) and Josh Fox (Gasland).
Publications: The New York Times, Interview Magazine, TIME Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, and Le Figaro.
Known Credits count: 38 (TMDB).
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Catherine Corcoran is a European-American actress, businesswoman, entrepreneur, producer, director, and writer. Born in Southampton, Pennsylvania, she is recognized for her work in genre films. She is best known for her starring role in the award-winning Return to Nuke 'Em High franchise produced by Troma Entertainment and Starz, in which she portrays Lauren Berggold. This series serves as a revamped reboot of the 1984 cult classic The Class of Nuke 'Em High. Additionally, Corcoran has made genre film history through her starring roles in Damien Leone's Terrifier franchise, appearing as the character Dawn Emerson.
Paragraph 2: Other credits and mentorship.
Her acting career includes roles in various television productions such as Gossip Girl, The Good Wife, and MTV Pranks. She has also appeared in the Amazon Studios feature Long Lost. Throughout her professional development, Corcoran has worked under the mentorship of directors Peter Jackson, known for The Lovely Bones, and Josh Fox, known for Gasland. Her professional profile has been featured in several publications, including The New York Times, Interview Magazine, TIME Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, and Le Figaro.
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Catherine Corcoran is a European-American actress, businesswoman, entrepreneur, producer, director, and writer. Born in Southampton,
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
37 titles- Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence (2026)
- Stiletto (2026) as Diane Winters
- If It Bleeds (2025) as Diane Winters
- Occupy Cannes! (2025) as Self
- Ice Nine Kills Presents: Welcome to Horrorwood (2024) as Diane Saw-Yer
- Faceless After Dark (2023) as Kathrynne
- Do Not Watch (2023)
- Terrifier 2 (2022) as Dawn
- #Shakespeare's Shitstorm (2020) as Miranda’s Mom
- Long Lost (2019) as Abby
- 100 Acres of Hell (2019) as Sissy
- 2 Girls, 1 Duck (2019) as Herself
- Terrifier (2018) as Dawn
- Last Vermont Christmas (2018) as Audrey
- Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes (2018) as Marsha Callahan
- From Festival to Fascism: Cannes 2017 (2018) as Self
- Chuck (2017) as Sandy
- Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2 (2017) as Lauren
- Amityville: Vanishing Point (2016) as Cara
- Caesar and Otto's Paranormal Halloween (2015) as Chloe
- A Halloween Carol (2014) as Self
- Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1 (2013) as Lauren
- Art Machine (2012) as Art Student 1
- The Good Wife (2009) as Grace's Friend
- The Lovely Bones (2009) as Murder Victim
- Gossip Girl (2007) as Minion
- 3 Days Rising as Annabel Poe
- Best Friends Forever
- Into the Black
- Sweetest Day as Diane Winters
- The Block
- Sucks 2 Suck as Catherine
- Mat Rats as Christine Dolan
- Brown is the Warmest Color as Self
- Jackalope as Lily
- Jackalope Co-Producer
- Offing
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Catherine Corcoran best known for?
Catherine Corcoran is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence (2026), Terrifier 2 (2022), Terrifier (2018), Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2 (2017).
When and where was Catherine Corcoran born?
Catherine Corcoran was born on May 30, 1995 in Southampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Catherine Corcoran have?
Catherine Corcoran has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2007 to 2026.
What is Catherine Corcoran's background in cinema and television?
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Catherine Corcoran by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Gossip Girl (2007) as Minion — aged about 12
- The Good Wife (2009) as Grace's Friend — aged about 14
- The Lovely Bones (2009) as Murder Victim — aged about 14
- Terrifier 2 (2022) as Dawn — aged about 27
- Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2 (2017) as Lauren — aged about 22
- Terrifier (2018) as Dawn — aged about 23
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