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Kate Amundsen is an award-winning actor born and partly raised in Los Angeles. Her formative years were spent in Provo, Utah and later New Mexico, where she developed a passion for acting studying the legendary performances of her heroes Judy Garland and Lucille Ball.

Kate just finished shooting the leading role in MOTHER NATURE & THE DOOMSDAY PREPPER as well as the lead role in Niki Byrne’s 408 OP. 1 captured by the talented Antonio Calvache on 35mm. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal as the titular role in DONNA, winning more than two dozen awards at various festivals including BEST ACTRESS. Her television credits include a Top of Show Guest Star on 911-LONE STAR and a long list of network credits.

Kate is driven by a passion for exploring character complexity through empathy.

What People Are Saying

“Kate Amundsen delivers a moving performance as Donna. Amundsen’s choices as an actor marry well with the material and demands of the character. Her portrayal is filled with subtlety and emotion.”

— Film Threat

“Amundsen delivers a standout performance, managing to ground a celestial character with real emotional stakes.”

— Overly Honest Reviews

“Kate Amundsen loses herself in the role of Donna, and truly brings this pseudo-character to life in an earnest fashion that quite frankly is worthy of every acting award imaginable out there.

— Nerds That Geek

Kate is currently writing and producing her passion project, which has just qualified as a semi-finalist at the Cinequest screenwriting competition.

She can’t wait to share it with you!