Katie Aselton

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Katie Aselton
Aselton in 2015
Born
Kathryn Aselton

(1978-10-01) October 1, 1978 (age 45)
Milbridge, Maine, U.S.
Alma materBoston University
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Occupation(s)Actress, film director/producer
Years active2001–present
Spouse
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(m. 2006)​
Children2
RelativesJay Duplass (brother-in-law)

Kathryn Aselton (born October 1, 1978) is an American actress, film director and producer. She directed and co-starred in

The Freebie, which was shown in the non-competition "Next" category at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010.[1][2] She also starred in the FX sitcom The League for its seven-season run from 2009 to 2015, and in the first two seasons of FX's Marvel Comics X-Men drama Legion
.

Early life

Aselton was born in

Narraguagus High School in Harrington, Maine, in 1996.[4] She attended Boston University School of Communications for two years before moving to Los Angeles to act, where she met her future husband, Mark Duplass. She then studied for two years at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.[5]

Career

In 2004, Aselton appeared in a short film titled Scrapple opposite

USPS
Letter Carrier.

Personal life

Aselton is married to her The League co-star Mark Duplass.[18] They have two daughters together, born in 2007 and 2012.[19]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Scrapple Amy Short film
2005 The Puffy Chair Emily
The Intervention Unknown Short film
Geek Like Me Short film
2009 Easier with Practice Nicole
Other People's Parties Maggie Rihneau
Feed the Fish Sif Anderson
2010
Cyrus
 		Pretty Girl
The Freebie
 		Annie Also writer and director
2011 Our Idiot Brother Amy
The Fickle Jessie Short film
Jeff, Who Lives at Home Hostess
Treatment Vivienne
2012 Black Rock Abby Also writer and director
2014 Creep Angela (voice) Uncredited
2015 The Sea of Trees Gabriella Laforte
The Gift Joan Callem
2017 Fun Mom Dinner Emily
Father Figures Sarah O'Callaghan
2018 Book Club Adrianne
Deep Murder Babs Dangler
2019 The Tomorrow Man Janet
The Devil Has a Name Olive Gore
Synchronic Tara Dannelly
Bombshell Alicia
2020 She Dies Tomorrow Susan
2021 Silk Road Sandy Bowden
The Unholy Natalie Gates
2022 Mack & Rita — Director
2023 Old Dads Leah Kelly

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2001
Undressed
 		Kim 2 episodes
2009
The Office
 		Glove Girl Episode: "Blood Drive"
2009–2015 The League Jenny Main role, 82 episodes
2010 Players Ken's Date 1 episodes
2013 Burning Love Idina Blimperson 1 episode
2013 Newsreaders Monica Collander 1 episode
2014 Revolution Duncan Page 2 episodes
2014 Wedlock Candace 2 episodes
2015 Weird Loners April 1 episode
2016
Animals.
 		Rebecca / Mom (voice) 4 episodes
2016 Togetherness Anna 3 episodes
2016 Casual Jennifer Recurring role (season 2)
2017–2018 Legion Amy Main role (season 1), Recurring role (season 2)
2017 Curb Your Enthusiasm Jean Episode: "Thank You for Your Service"
2019 Veep Stephanie Episode: "Pledge"
2021 The Morning Show Madeleine, Chip's fiancée Recurring role (season 2)

References

  1. ^ Fernandez, Jay A. (December 3, 2009). "Sundance reveals noncompetition lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  2. ^ Davis, Erik (January 15, 2010). "Sundance Primer: The Freebie". Cinematical. Archived from the original on December 21, 2019. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  3. ^ Agnon, Dawn (August 17, 1995). "Maine girl happy as runner-up Miss Teen contestant says she reached goal". Bangor Daily News. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  4. ^ "Graduation '96 Narraguagus High School, Harrington". Bangor Daily News. June 3, 1996. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  5. ^ a b McGarrigle, Dale (January 13, 2004). "Falling into Place". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  6. ^ McGarrigle, Dale (January 23, 2004). "Milbridge native's film gets Sundance exposure". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  7. ^ Harper, Rebecca (October 29, 2010). "Filmmaker Interview : Mark Duplass, "The Puffy Chair"". Hulu.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  8. ^ "The Puffy Chair". FilmIndependent.org. Archived from the original on February 25, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  9. ^ Zakarin, Jordan (August 4, 2015). "'The Puffy Chair,' 10 Years Later: How a Little Indie Flick Predicted the Future of Film". Yahoo.com. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  10. ^ "The Intervention". Fandor.com. Archived from the original on February 25, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  11. ^ Rowles, Dustin (December 14, 2011). "7 Things About "The League" Cast that You Probably Didn't Know". Uproxx.com. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  12. ^ Olsen, Mark (February 28, 2010). "Kyle Patrick Alvarez's 'Easier With Practice' finds its way to screens". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  13. ^ "CAST". OtherPeoplesParties.com. Archived from the original on March 1, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  14. ^ Simpson, Don (January 25, 2011). "Feed The Fish Review". Smellslikescreenscripit.com. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  15. ^ Petski, Denise (January 15, 2016). "Katie Aselton Joins HBO's 'Togetherness' Season 2". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
  16. ^ Petski, Denise (February 22, 2016). "Julie Berman Upped To Regular On Hulu's 'Casual'; Katie Aselton Joins As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
  17. ^ McNary, Dave (June 22, 2016). "Toni Collette, Molly Shannon to Star in 'Fun Mom Dinner' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  18. ^ Freydkin, Donna (November 12, 2009). "Mark Duplass, Katie Aselton: In 'The League' and in love". USA Today. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  19. ^ "Actress Katie Aselton, age 37, and husband Mark Duplass share the secrets of their happy married life". Hubmesh.com. January 26, 2016. Archived from the original on June 9, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2016.

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