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Katie Chang

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Katie Chang
Born
Katherine Chang

(1995-05-03) May 3, 1995 (age 29)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materNorthwestern University
Years active2011–2023

Katherine "Katie" Chang (born May 3, 1995) is an American former actress. She is known for her roles as Rebecca Ahn in The Bling Ring (2013) and Maddie Kim in Pantheon (2022).[1] Since retiring from acting, Chang has worked at Framestore.[2]

Early life

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Chang was born in Chicago and raised in Winnetka, Illinois. Her paternal grandfather was of Korean descent, while the rest of her ancestry is Irish and German.[3] She was trained at the Wilmette Theatre's Actors Training Center.[1] Chang graduated from New Trier High School in 2013 and matriculated at Columbia University that fall.[4] In 2015, she transferred to Northwestern University.[5] Chang graduated from Northwestern in 2017 with a degree in film.[6]

Acting career

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A yellow stylized movie logo from A24.
The Bling Ring logo, 2013.

In 2013, Chang earned praise for her portrayal of Rebecca Ahn, the leader of the title group in the satirical crime film The Bling Ring. Rolling Stone described her as "mesmerizing"[7] while the Chicago Tribune called her a "performer of serious promise".[8] Director Sofia Coppola explained her choice of casting such a "fresh face" in a lead role, saying, "There's sort of a naturalness, as opposed to having worked a lot, being kid actors."[9] Also in 2013, Chang starred in the comedy film A Birder's Guide to Everything.[10] She then had supporting roles in Anesthesia[11] and The Outcasts.[12] In 2022, Chang starred as the voice of Maddie in the critically acclaimed AMC+ animated series Pantheon, a performance that Variety (magazine) called "profoundly human."[13] She recorded the first season in 2020 and the second season in 2021 before officially retiring from professional acting.[14]

Post-acting

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Since the fall of 2022, Chang has worked in post-production operations at Framestore.[15] In 2024, she married David Morris.[16]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 CUTEeGRL Fiona Malo Short film
2013 The Bling Ring Rebecca Ahn
A Birder's Guide to Everything Ellen Reeves
2015 Anesthesia Amy
2016 Imperfections Miranda
2017 The Outcasts Claire Connors
Fatal Crossing Marcy
2018 Canal Street Elizabeth Chu
All The Little Things We Kill Carol
2019 Daniel Isn't Real Barista
I Want Candy Jasmine Short film
2020 InstaPsycho Ava
A Handful of Rust Simone Short film

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2021 9-1-1: Lone Star Elise Episode: "2100°"
2022–2023 Pantheon Maddie Kim Voice role[17]

Producer

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Year Title Notes
2021 Screwed Web series (5 episodes)

References

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  1. ^ a b Pais, Matt (June 22, 2013). "Video/Q&A: Winnetka native 'Bling Ring' star Katie Chang". RedEye Chicago.
  2. ^ "Episode 49 - Ellen Boss (Episode 17 Summer REWIND!)". Spotify.
  3. ^ "'The Bling Ring' Star Katie Chang is a Triple Threat: Young, Talented and Mature". Mochi Magazine. Archived from the original on 2018-07-23. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  4. ^ "Winnetka's Katie Chang settling into school, acting life". Chicago Tribune. March 19, 2014. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  5. ^ "Winnetkan lands role in MTV comedy pilot". Winnetka Current. November 12, 2015. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
  6. ^ "Video: Recent Grad Chat: Business, Education, and the Arts". Northwestern University.
  7. ^ Travers, Peter. "The Bling Ring". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  8. ^ Phillips, Michael (June 20, 2013). "Bling Ring a bright, breezy film with a message'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  9. ^ Baron, Zach (June 5, 2013). "Stealing Fame". The New York Times. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  10. ^ Michel, Brett. "Star of 'Bling Ring' nothing like the character she plays". Patriot Ledger. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  11. ^ Ford, Rebecca (November 18, 2013). "'Bling Ring' Star Joins Indie 'Anesthesia'". The Hollywood Reporter.
  12. ^ McNary, Dave (May 13, 2014). "Cannes: Victoria Justice Starring in High-School Comedy". Variety.
  13. ^ Framke, Caroline (August 31, 2022). "Animated Drama 'Pantheon' Brings Sci-Fi Nightmare to Vivid Life: TV Review". Variety.
  14. ^ "Episode 49 - Ellen Boss (Episode 17 Summer REWIND!)". Spotify.
  15. ^ "Episode 49 - Ellen Boss (Episode 17 Summer REWIND!)". Spotify.
  16. ^ "Katie Chang-Morris". Instagram.
  17. ^ Thorne, Will (2020-08-07). "Daniel Dae Kim, Katie Chang and Scoot McNairy Board AMC Animated Drama 'Pantheon'". Variety. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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