Kate Moennig
Biography
Kate Moennig is an American actress born on December 29, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of a Broadway dancer and a violin maker. Moennig's ancestry includes German, Scottish, and Irish heritage. She moved to New York City at the age of 18 to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Moennig has played multiple roles in various films and television shows, including lesbian and transgender characters. She has appeared in at least 28 known credits. Moennig is known for her work in The L Word and other projects.
Career overview
Kate Moennig is an American actress known for her roles in television and film. She began her acting career at a young age, moving to New York City at 18 to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Moennig has appeared in multiple television shows and films, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Moennig is best known for her portrayal of Shane McCutcheon on The L Word, a role that has contributed significantly to her recognition in the industry. She has also played other notable characters, including Jake Pratt on Young Americans and Dr. Miranda Foster on CBS's Three Rivers. Moennig's performances have demonstrated her ability to take on a range of roles, including those of lesbian characters in The L Word, Everybody's Fine, and Art School Confidential.
Throughout her career, Moennig has accumulated a significant number of acting credits, with a total of 28 known credits to her name. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Moennig comes from a family with a background in the arts, with her mother being a Broadway dancer and her father a violin maker.
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- Perfect (2026)
- No Good Deed (2024) as Gwen Delvecchio
- Squealer (2023) as Earline
- Ray Donovan: The Movie (2022) as Lena
- Bottomless Brunch at Colman's (2020) as Self
- Plan B (2020)
- The L Word: Generation Q (2019) as Shane McCutcheon
- The L Word: Generation Q (2019) Executive Producer
- The L Word: Generation Q (2019) Director
- grown-ish (2018) as Professor Hewson (voice)
- grown-ish (2018) as Professor Hewson
- Lane 1974 (2017) as Hallelujah
- My Dead Boyfriend (2016) as Zoe
- Default (2014) as Juliana
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Lena
- Gone (2012) as Det. Erica Lonsdale
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) as Gloria
- Lez Chat (2010) as Athletic Woman
- Three Rivers (2009) as Dr. Miranda Foster
- Everybody's Fine (2009) as Jilly
- Dexter (2006) as Michael Angelo
- Art School Confidential (2006) as Candace
- Invitation to a Suicide (2005) as Eva
- The L Word (2004) as Shane McCutcheon
- Best Week Ever (2004)
- Love the Hard Way (2003) as Debbie
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Mary Landis
- The Shipping News (2001) as Grace Moosup
- Young Americans (2000) as Jake Pratt
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Cheryl Avery
- Law & Order (1990) as Melissa Cobin