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Katya Zamolodchikova

Acting Born May 1, 1982 Boston, Massachusetts, USA 76 credits

Biography

Brian Joseph McCook, born 1 May 1982 in Boston, Massachusetts, is an American performer who works under the drag persona Yekaterina Petrovna Zamolodchikova, commonly known as Katya. As an actor, Katya has appeared in the film Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate (2018) and the television series Room 104 (2017). The performer gained wider recognition as a contestant on the seventh season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and on the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars. Katya also co‑hosts the World of Wonder web series UNHhhh and the Viceland series The Trixie & Katya Show alongside Trixie Mattel. The TMDB profile lists 57 acting credits.

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Career

Career overview

Katya Zamolodchikova, the drag persona of Brian Joseph McCook, was born on 1 May 1982 in Boston, Massachusetts. Beginning as a contestant on the seventh season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and later on the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars, Katya transitioned into a broader acting career that includes both film and television work. According to the TMDB database, Katya has accumulated 57 acting credits, with notable film appearances such as Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate (2018) and a role in the television series Room 104 (2017) as listed by IMDb.

Beyond scripted roles, Katya has become a regular presence on a variety of unscripted and comedy series. The drag queen co‑hosted the World of Wonder web series UNHhhh, which later evolved into the Viceland series The Trixie & Katya Show, and also appears in the Netflix digital series I Like to Watch. These projects showcase Katya’s blend of performance and comedic timing, contributing to a recognizable on‑screen persona that extends across multiple platforms. The combined film, television, and web‑based work underscores Katya’s multifaceted involvement in acting and entertainment since the early 2010s.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Amy's Dead-End Dreamhouse
After MidnightThe Kelly Mantle ShowWho's The A**hole? with KatyaThe Bald and The Beautiful Halloween Special
Very Important PeopleA Trixie & Katya ChristmasThe Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV SpecialTrixie & Katya Live - The Last ShowTrixie & Katya Live - The Last Show · Executive Producer
Dirty LaundryTrixie MotelThe Boulet Brothers' Dragula: TitansSketchy QueensDr. Jackie
HacksZiweBe Your Own DentistBe Your Own Dentist · Writer
AJ and the QueenSecret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag RaceThe Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and KatyaTrixie & Katya Save the WorldSuspornia
RuPaul's Drag Race UKTales of the CityI Like to WatchExposed with Joseph ShepherdTrixie Mattel: Moving Parts
Out Of The ClosetHurricane Bianca: From Russia with HateThe Quiet RoomTrixie's Playhouse - RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4 RuVeal
Room 104The Trixie & Katya ShowThe Trixie & Katya Show · CreatorSebastianChristmas Queens Sing-Along Concert Special
LuciferFull Frontal with Samantha BeeThe Pit StopUNHhhhTotal RuCall with Katya
Irregardlessly TrishIrregardlessly Trish · CreatorRuGRETS with Katya
Whatcha Packin'Hey Qween!Hey Qween!Playing House
RuPaul's Drag Race All StarsRuPaul's Drag Race All StarsEastSiders
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
RuPaul's Drag RaceRuPaul's Drag RaceRuPaul's Drag RaceThe Streamy Awards
America's Next Top Model
Babyfood · DirectorBabyfood · AnimationAm I Alive or Am I Dead?Am I Alive or Am I Dead? · EditorAm I Alive or Am I Dead? · Director

Full filmography

  • Amy's Dead-End Dreamhouse (2025) as Self - Special Guest Star
  • After Midnight (2024) as Self
  • The Kelly Mantle Show (2024)
  • Who's The A**hole? with Katya (2024) as Self - Host
  • The Bald and The Beautiful Halloween Special (2024) as Self
  • Very Important People (2023) as Linda Elizabeth Marie Braintree
  • A Trixie & Katya Christmas (2023) as Herself
  • The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special (2023) as Self
  • Trixie & Katya Live - The Last Show (2023) as Katya/Nicole Kidman
  • Trixie & Katya Live - The Last Show (2023) Executive Producer
  • Trixie & Katya Live - The Last Show (2023) Writer
  • Dirty Laundry (2022) as Self - Guest
  • Trixie Motel (2022) as Self
  • The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans (2022) as Self - Guest Judge
  • Sketchy Queens (2022) as Self
  • Dr. Jackie (2022) as Katya Zamolodchikova
  • Hacks (2021) as Katya
  • Ziwe (2021) as Self
  • Be Your Own Dentist (2021)
  • Be Your Own Dentist (2021) Writer
  • AJ and the Queen (2020) as Magda
  • Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race (2020) as Self - Guest Performer
  • The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya (2020)
  • Trixie & Katya Save the World (2020)
  • Suspornia (2020) as Madame Blanc/Susie/Olga
  • Suspornia (2020) Director
  • RuPaul's Drag Race UK (2019) as Self - Special Guest
  • Tales of the City (2019) as Wedding Waitress
  • I Like to Watch (2019) as Self
  • Exposed with Joseph Shepherd (2019) as Self - Guest
  • Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts (2019) as Self
  • Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts (2019) Thanks
  • The Queens (2019) as Self
  • Help Me I'm Dying (2019) as Trish Thompson / Self
  • Help Me I'm Dying (2019) Writer
  • Help Me I'm Dying (2019) Producer
  • Trixie Mattel: Skinny Legend (2019) as Katya
  • Out Of The Closet (2018) as Self
  • Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate (2018) as Mitya / Katya
  • The Quiet Room (2018) as David
  • Trixie's Playhouse - RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4 RuVeal (2018) as Self
  • Room 104 (2017) as Ochin'priyatna
  • The Trixie & Katya Show (2017) as Self - Host
  • The Trixie & Katya Show (2017) Creator
  • Sebastian (2017) as Xenia
  • Christmas Queens Sing-Along Concert Special (2017)
  • Lucifer (2016) as Receptionist
  • Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (2016) as Self
  • The Pit Stop (2016) as Self
  • UNHhhh (2016) as Self
  • Total RuCall with Katya (2016)
  • RuUnion with Katya and Detox (2016) as Mother / Narrator (voice)
  • RuUnion with Katya and Detox (2016) Executive Producer
  • RuUnion with Katya and Detox (2016) Editor
  • RuUnion with Katya and Detox (2016) Director
  • Irregardlessly Trish (2015) as Trisha Thompson
  • Irregardlessly Trish (2015) Creator
  • RuGRETS with Katya (2015)
  • Whatcha Packin' (2014) as Self
  • Hey Qween! (2014) as Self
  • Hey Qween! (2014)
  • Playing House (2014) as Katya
  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) as Self - Special Guest
  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) as Self - Contestant
  • EastSiders (2012) as Summer Clearance
  • RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (2010) as Self - Contestant
  • RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Contestant
  • RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Special Guest
  • RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Audition Reel
  • The Streamy Awards (2009) as Self - Host
  • America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Guest
  • Babyfood (2002) Director
  • Babyfood (2002) Animation
  • Am I Alive or Am I Dead? (2002) as Herself
  • Am I Alive or Am I Dead? (2002) Editor
  • Am I Alive or Am I Dead? (2002) Director