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Katie Cassidy
Cassidy at the 2016 Heroes & Villains convention
Born
Katherine Evelyn Anita Cassidy

(1986-11-25) November 25, 1986 (age 37)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2003–present
Partner(s)Matthew Rodgers (fiancé; 2016–present)
Parents
Relatives

Katherine Evelyn Anita Cassidy (born November 25, 1986) is an American actress. Following several minor television roles, she came to attention as a Scream Queen after starring in the horror films When a Stranger Calls (2006) and Black Christmas (2006) and as Ruby in the third season of the horror series Supernatural (2007–08). Following a supporting role in the action film Taken (2008) and played leading roles in the mystery horror series Harper's Island (2009) and the drama series Melrose Place (2009–10). Cassidy starred as Kris Fowles in the slasher film A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) and had a recurring role as Juliet Sharp during the fourth season of the teen drama Gossip Girl (2010–12).

Cassidy had her breakthrough in 2012, after being cast as Laurel Lance / Black Canary, one of the main characters on The CW television series Arrow, which spawned an entire franchise known as the Arrowverse. Cassidy reprised her role in The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow as well as voicing the character in the animated web series Vixen. In 2017, Cassidy began playing Black Siren, an antagonistic version of the character from a parallel universe, originating on The Flash and continuing on to Arrow.

Early life and family

Cassidy was born on November 25, 1986, in Los Angeles.[1] She is the only daughter from the short-lived relationship of actor and singer David Cassidy and fashion model Sherry Williams.[1][2] Cassidy's paternal grandparents were actors Jack Cassidy and Evelyn Ward and she is the niece of teen idol and television producer Shaun Cassidy and actor Patrick Cassidy.[1] Cassidy has a younger half-brother named Beau, born in 1991, from her father's third marriage to Sue Shifrin.[3]

After Cassidy's parents ended their relationship, she was raised by her mother and stepfather Richard Benedon. David Cassidy spoke of his absence from Katie's life, saying in February 2017: "I've never had a relationship with her. I wasn't her father. I was her biological father but I didn't raise her. She has a completely different life. I'm proud of her. She's very talented. It's hard for me to even accept how old she is now."[4] In her youth, Cassidy was on the competitive cheerleader team the California Flyers.[2] A resident of Bell Canyon, California, she attended Calabasas High School.[5]

Acting career

Cassidy in 2008

In 2003, Cassidy made her television and acting debut appearing in an episode of the Lifetime drama series The Division. Cassidy has continued to guest appear in television shows such as Celebrity Apprentice 4, Listen Up! and New Girl. In 2005, Cassidy appeared in a recurring role on The WB's series 7th Heaven over the course of four episodes. That same year, she also appeared on the UPN teen drama series Sex, Love & Secrets.

In 2006, Cassidy made her film debut as Tiffany Madison in the horror film When a Stranger Calls. Cassidy has gone on to have notable supporting roles in films Click,[6] Taken and Live!.

In February 2006, Cassidy was cast as Kelli Presley in the Dimension Films horror-slasher film Black Christmas, a remake of the 1974 film.[7] The film centers on an escaped maniac who returns to his childhood home on Christmas Eve, which is now a sorority house, and one by one kills all of the sorority sisters. The film was released on December 15, 2006 to negative reviews from critics. The film was a moderate success, making over $50 million worldwide.[8]

In 2007, Cassidy appeared on The CW's supernatural drama series Supernatural. Cassidy played the role of Ruby, a demon. Making her debut in the show's third season, Cassidy appeared in six episodes. In 2008, though her character returned for the show's fourth season, Cassidy was replaced by actress Genevieve Cortese.

In October 2008, Variety announced Cassidy had been cast on the CBS horror mystery limited series Harper's Island. Cassidy portrayed the role of Patricia "Trish" Wellington, a bride-to-be. The series centered on a group of family and friends who gather for a wedding on an island known for its sinister past full of gruesome murders. In each episode, at least one character is killed off. Cassidy and her fellow cast members were not told about their characters' deaths until the day they received a script. The series premiered on April 9, 2009 to 10.21 million viewers. Despite ratings failing to maintain the pilot's success, CBS aired the remainder of the series with the series finale airing on July 11, 2009.[9]

In February 2009, The CW cast Cassidy as a lead in the drama series Melrose Place, a reboot of the 1990s series of the same name.[10] Cassidy portrayed the role of Ella Simms, a publicist who resides in a West Hollywood apartment complex and centers on its residents.[11] The series premiered on September 8, 2009 to 2.31 million viewers. Despite mixed reviews, Cassidy's performance was praised by critics and was cited as "the best thing about the Melrose reboot" by New York magazine.[12][13] The CW canceled the series in May 2010 due to low ratings.[14]

In April 2010, Cassidy appeared in another remake; this time the horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street,[15] originally released in 1984 of the same name. Cassidy portrays the false protagonist Kris Fowles; a high school student who becomes a victim to Freddy Krueger. Filming begin in Chicago with the film earning over $31 million in its opening weekend.[16] Cassidy was nominated for a Teen Choice Award in the Horror/Thriller Actress category for her role, which she lost to Megan Fox.[17]

Shortly after the release of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Variety announced Cassidy had been cast in the adventure comedy film Monte Carlo. The film, which also stars Leighton Meester and Selena Gomez, follows three friends who pose as wealthy socialites while on holiday in Monte Carlo. Production began in May 2010 with filming taking place in Monaco, Budapest, Paris, and Texas. The film was released on July 1, 2011 and received mixed to negative reviews from critics, and went on to gross $39 million worldwide.[18]

Cassidy at Supanova Pop Culture in June 2014

In June 2010, The CW announced Cassidy would have a major recurring arc in the fourth season of the teen drama series Gossip Girl. Cassidy portrayed Juliet Sharp, who attends Columbia University and sets out to ruin the life of the show's central character Serena van der Woodsen. Cassidy made her first appearance in the season premiere and went on to appear in over 11 episodes of the season.[19]

In May 2012, Cassidy was cast as the title character in the film adaptation of the graphic novel The Scribbler, alongside Eliza Dushku, Michelle Trachtenberg and Gina Gershon. She plays Suki, a young woman with dissociative identity disorder.[20]

In March 2011, Cassidy was cast in the ABC drama pilot Georgetown as Nikki, a smart and quick-witted junior staffer in the White House Communications Office with connections to the First Lady. The pilot was created by Gossip Girl executive producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage.[21] The series was not picked up by ABC.[22]

In February 2012, Cassidy landed the main cast role of Laurel Lance/Black Canary in The CW's series Arrow, which is based on the Green Arrow comic books.[23] The series premiered on October 10, 2012.[24] Cassidy left the show as a series regular after her character was killed off in episode 18 of the fourth season on April 6, 2016.[25] On May 17, 2016, she guest-starred in the Arrowverse spin-off series The Flash for the second time, but as the metahuman Black Siren, Laurel's Earth-2 doppelgänger,[26] in the second season episode "Invincible". On July 23, 2016, it was announced that Cassidy had signed a deal with Warner Bros. to appear across multiple CW shows, including Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow.[27]

In 2016 Cassidy portrayed the character of Sharon (a character inspired by late fashion model and actress Sharon Tate) in the direct-to-digital-HD horror film Wolves at the Door, loosely based on the Manson Family's murders.[28]

On March 27, 2017, it was announced that Cassidy would be returning to Arrow as a series regular for the show's sixth season, but that she would be portraying Black Siren.[29]

Cassidy also stars in the 2017 PS4 game Hidden Agenda.[30]

Music career

In 2002, Cassidy recorded a cover version of "I Think I Love You", which had been a hit for her father's made-for-television band, the Partridge Family. She was 15 at the time, five years younger than her dad when he recorded his version. It was the only song she released.[31] In his 2007 autobiography, David Cassidy said he did not support his then-estranged daughter's attempt at a music career, saying she was too young and had not yet "paid her dues".[32]

Personal life

Cassidy is a spokeswoman for the charity H.E.L.P. Malawi.[33] In 2016, Cassidy began dating Matthew Rodgers. The couple announced their engagement on June 5, 2017.[34]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2006 When a Stranger Calls Tiffany Madison
2006 The Lost Dee Dee
2006 Click Samantha Newman at 27 years old
2006 Black Christmas Kelli Presley
2007 Spin Apple
2007 Live! Jewel
2007 Walk the Talk Jessie
2008 Taken Amanda
2010 A Nightmare on Elm Street Kris Fowles
2011 Monte Carlo Emma Perkins
2013 Kill for Me Amanda Rowe
2014 The Scribbler Suki
2016 Wolves at the Door Sharon
2018 Grace Dawn Walsh
2018 Cover Versions Jackie

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2003 The Division Young Candace "CD" DeLorenzo Episode: "Oh Mother, Who Art Thou?"
2005 Listen Up! Rebecca Episode: "Snub Thy Neighbor"
2005 7th Heaven Zoe 4 episodes
2005 Sex, Love & Secrets Gabrielle 2 episodes
2007–2008 Supernatural Ruby / Lilith Main role (season 3)
2009 Harper's Island Patricia "Trish" Wellington Main role
2009–2010 Melrose Place Ella Simms Main role
2010–2012 Gossip Girl Juliet Sharp 12 episodes
2011 New Girl Brooke Episode: "Wedding"
2012–present Arrow Laurel Lance / Black Canary / Black Siren Main role (seasons 1–4, 6–present); special guest star (season 5)
2015–2018 The Flash Laurel Lance / Black Canary / Black Siren / Siren-X 3 episodes
2016 Whose Line Is It Anyway? Herself Episode: "Katie Cassidy"
2016–2017 Legends of Tomorrow Laurel Lance 2 episodes

Music videos

Year Artist Title Notes
2004 Eminem "Just Lose It"
2005 Jesse McCartney "She's No You"

Web

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Vixen Dinah Laurel Lance/Black Canary Voice role; 4 episodes

Video games

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Hidden Agenda Becky Marney Voice/motion capture role

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2010 Fright Meter Award Best Supporting Actress
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Nominated
Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie Actress: Horror/Thriller Nominated
2013 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Arrow
Nominated
2015 PRISM Award Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline Won

References

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  2. ^ a b "Katie Cassidy: Biography". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2014-02-11.
  3. ^ Mike Clary and Tonya Alanez (2013-08-25). "David Cassidy, despite spotlight from recent DWI arrest, known as low-key neighbor in Fort Lauderdale". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 2014-10-20.
  4. ^ Christina Dugan (22 February 2017). "David Cassidy Opens Up About His 'Beautiful' Son — and Why He Doesn't Have a Relationship with His Daughter". People. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  5. ^ "Calabasas High School freshman singer signs contract with Artemis records". The Acorn. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Chang, Justin (April 10, 2005). "Katie Cassidy joins "Click", "When a Stranger Calls"". Variety. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  7. ^ Dodd, Stacy (February 20, 2006). "Katie Cassidy added to "Black Christmas"". Variety. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  8. ^ "Black Christmas". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
  9. ^ Rice, Lynette (July 14, 2009). "'Harper's Island:' No chance for second season, insiders say". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 27, 2009). "Katie Cassidy, Steven McQueen land at CW". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  11. ^ Carter, Kelley L. (November 18, 2009). "Locklear, Cassidy follow these five rules for a 'Melrose' vixen". USA Today. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
  12. ^ Martin, Denise (October 14, 2009). "'Melrose Place' star Katie Cassidy on facing off with Amanda Woodward". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
  13. ^ The Fug Girls (October 16, 2009). "Fug Girls: Melrose Place's Katie Cassidy Is the Next 'It' Girl". New York. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
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  17. ^ "2010 Teen Choice Awards scorecard". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 5, 2010.
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  21. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2011). "Pilot Scoop: Katie Cassidy Going To Georgetown". TVLine. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  22. ^ Rose, Lacey; Goldberg, Lesley (May 13, 2011). "ABC Picks Up 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Pan Am,' Tim Allen and Shonda Rhimes Projects, More". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
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  25. ^ Abrams, Natalie (April 6, 2016). "Arrow's grave occupant speaks out". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  26. ^ Mitovich, Matt (May 11, 2016). "The Flash Photos: Arrow's Katie Cassidy Makes Some Noise as Black Siren". TVLine. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
  27. ^ Holloway, Daniel (July 23, 2016). "'Arrow': Katie Cassidy's Black Canary Set to Return to CW's DC Universe". Variety. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
  28. ^ Miska, Brad (April 5, 2017). "'Annabelle' Director's 'Wolves at the Door' Going Directly to Digital HD". "bloody-disgusting.com". Retrieved November 2, 2017.
  29. ^ Patterson, Michael (March 27, 2017). "She's Back In Black: Katie Cassidy Returning To 'Arrow' As A Series Regular For Season 6 — But As Black Siren". moviepilot.com. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
  30. ^ Riccio, Aaron (October 27, 2017). "Hidden Agenda Game Review". Slant Magazine. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  31. ^ "Katie Cassidy - I Think I Love You (cd) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-12-22.
  32. ^ Cassidy, David (2007). Could It Be Forever?: My Story. Headline Book Publishing. ISBN 0-755-31580-4.
  33. ^ "Katie Cassidy New Spokesperson for Charity HELP Malawi". helpchildren.org. Archived from the original on August 29, 2010. Retrieved August 24, 2010. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  34. ^ Johnson, Zach (June 5, 2017). "Arrow's Katie Cassidy Is Engaged to Matthew Rodgers". E!. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
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