Katherine Newton is a young American film and television actress, which most viewers know about the role of Alex Nelson in the paranormal horror movie. In 2014, Katherine got a role in the popular mystical series "Supernatural", in which she played the role of Claire Novak.
First roles
Katherine Newton debuted on television in 2001 - she played a small role Colby Chandler in two episodes of the soap opera "All My Children." The series did not have much success outside the United States.
This project was followed by a more prominent role in the sitcom "Gary Bachelor". Katherine played the role of Louise, the daughter of the protagonist. Her character appears in almost every episode of the sitcom.
In 2013, the actress played a small role in the drama series Mad Men (episode The Quality of Mercy).
TV projects
In 2014, Newton was selected for the role of Claire Novak in the popular TV series "Supernatural." Her character still occasionally appears in the project.
From 2016 to 2017 the actress worked on the drama Stop and Burn. The series was liked by critics, but did not gain much popularity among the audience.
After finishing work on “Stop and Burn,” Catherine Newton signed a contract to shoot in the drama “Big Little Lies,” where she played Abigail Carson.
Movie career
In the full-length movie, the actress first appeared in 2011, playing the role of Chase Rubin-Rossi in the comedy "Very Bad Teacher" by Jake Casdan. Katherine's role was small, but she got a chance to work with Cameron Diaz and Jason Siegel.
In 2012, Newton received the first major role in her life. Actresses screened the actresses like directors Ariel Shulman and Henry Just, so they approved the role of Alex Nelson in Paranormal Activity 4 as a little-known Catherine Newton. Films of the paranormal franchise, despite controversial reviews from critics, are popular with viewers. The fourth part raised $ 143 million at the box office with a meager budget of $ 5 million.
Despite the success of the fourth part of the “Paranormal” franchise, for Katherine, the main role in it did not become a breakthrough. The next major role, the actress received only in 2017, playing Darlene Bell in the drama "Lady Bird". Her staffing partners were Saoirse Ronan and Odeya Rush. The picture won two Golden Globes and the approval of critics, as well as repeatedly paid off at the box office for its small 10 millionth budget.
In the same year, Catherine Newton got a supporting role in the drama film "Three Billboards on the Ebbing, Missouri Border" directed by Martin McDonagh.