Katherine Bailess
Biography
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Katherine Bailess (Acting).
Constraints:
Use only verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Source [1]: Katherine Bailess, born April 24, 1980. American actress, singer, and dancer. Place of birth: Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA. Known credits: 19.
Source [2]: American actress, singer, and dancer. Best known for playing Erica Marsh on the CW's show One Tree Hill.
Source [3]: Mentions BET Networks announces cast of HIT THE FLOOR (mentions Teyana Taylor, doesn't explicitly link Bailess to HIT THE FLOOR in the snippet provided, though it's under her name. Wait, looking closer at [3]: "BET Networks announces cast of the much-anticipated sexy drama series HIT THE FLOOR. Singer, dancer and actress Teyana Taylor to heat things up as she joins the..." This snippet does not explicitly state Katherine Bailess is in HIT THE FLOOR. It just lists her name as a header. I must be careful. I will only include what is explicitly stated about her.)
Name: Katherine Bailess.
Profession: American actress, singer, and dancer.
Birth Date: April 24, 1980.
Birth Place: Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA.
Notable Role: Erica Marsh on the CW show One Tree Hill.
Credits: 19 known credits.
Katherine Bailess is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She was born on April 24, 1980, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA. Bailess is best known for her role as Erica Marsh on the CW series One Tree Hill. According to her professional records, she has 19 known credits in the industry.
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Katherine Bailess (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Source [1]: Katherine Bailess, born April 24, 1980, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA. Known for acting. 19 known credits.
Source [2]: American actress, singer, and dancer. Best known for playing Erica Marsh on the CW's One Tree Hill.
Source [3]: Mentions BET Networks' HIT THE FLOOR and Teyana Taylor, but does not explicitly link Katherine Bailess to a role in that specific show in the snippet provided (it just mentions the show and Teyana Taylor). Correction: Looking closely at [3], it says "BET Networks announces cast of... HIT THE FLOOR. Singer, dancer and actress Teyana Taylor to heat things up as she joins the...". It does not state Katherine Bailess is in Hit the Floor. I must be careful.
Name: Katherine Bailess.
Profession: American actress, singer, and dancer.
Birth Date: April 24, 1980.
Birth Place: Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA.
Notable Role: Erica Marsh on the CW series One Tree Hill.
Total Credits: 19 known credits.
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Katherine Bailess is an American actress, singer, and dancer. Born on April 24, 1980, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA, she has established a career within the entertainment industry. Her professional work includes a total of 19 known credits.
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Bailess is best known for her performance in the role of Erica Marsh. This character appeared on the CW television series One Tree Hill.
Checking Word Count:
Current draft is very short (approx 60 words). I need to expand to reach the 180-260 range using only the provided facts.
Wait, the prompt asks for 180-260 words.
Problem: The provided sources are extremely sparse. There is almost no information to reach 180 words without repeating myself or inventing details.
Source Analysis:
Name: Katherine Bailess
Born: April 24, 1980
Birthplace: Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
Professions: Actress, singer, dancer
Known credits: 19
Best known for: Erica Marsh on One Tree Hill (CW)
Constraint Check: "If a detail is not in the provided material, you omit it rather than guess." "Write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported by the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES."
If I write 180 words based on these few facts, I will be extremely repetitive.
Let's see if I can stretch the prose neutrally.
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Katherine Bailess is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She was born on April 24, 1980, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA. Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, she has accumulated 19 known credits.
Bailess is recognized for her work on television, specifically for playing the role of Erica Marsh. This role was featured on the CW series
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
19 titles- Student Film: The Movie (2026) as Grant's Ex-Wife
- Dashing in December (2020) as Willa
- A Date by Christmas Eve (2019) as Keegan Collier
- He Loved Them All (2018) as Sara Ross
- A Very Sordid Wedding (2017) as Greta Waring
- 2 Dead 2 Kill (2014) as Anna Falactic
- Hit the Floor (2013) as Kyle Hart
- Anger Management (2012) as Susie
- Elle: A Modern Cinderella Tale (2010) as Stephanie
- Below the Beltway (2010) as Hope P.
- The Loop (2006) as Wende
- Jackass Number Two (2006) as Dancer (uncredited)
- Sea of Fear (2006) as Kate
- Bones (2005) as Kelsey Whitney
- Bring It On Again (2004) as Colleen Lipman
- NCIS (2003) as Madison
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Erica Marsh
- From Justin to Kelly (2003) as Alexa
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Stephanie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Katherine Bailess best known for?
Katherine Bailess is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Very Sordid Wedding (2017), Anger Management (2012), Elle: A Modern Cinderella Tale (2010), Outer Banks (2020).
When and where was Katherine Bailess born?
Katherine Bailess was born on April 24, 1980 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA.
How many credits does Katherine Bailess have?
Katherine Bailess has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2026.
What is Katherine Bailess's background in cinema and television?
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Katherine Bailess (Acting). Constraints: Use only verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Length: 9...
Katherine Bailess by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Bones (2005) as Kelsey Whitney — aged about 25
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Stephanie — aged about 20
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Erica Marsh — aged about 23
- NCIS (2003) as Madison — aged about 23
- Jackass Number Two (2006) as Dancer (uncredited) — aged about 26
- Anger Management (2012) as Susie — aged about 32
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