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Kate Clarke
Kate Clarke (born December 21, 1976) is an American Actress. She starred in the Emmy Nominated Sophie Chase[1], received the Best Actress Award for her performance in Playground Girls[2]. She has received much media attention for her work as Angelina Jolie's double[3] and was Wonder Woman in Grayson[4].

She was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota[5]. Her father worked for communications companies and a her mother was a housewife and later worked in administration. During her school years, Kate was involved in most sports including cheerleading.

Kate’s acting career begain in her hometown of Minneapolis starring in the film 20/20 Vision with Jesse Ventura[6]. “Jesse Ventura shares the screen with an extremely talented cast. Lead actress Kate Clarke is a beautiful, young talent.” -Star Tribune

She then appeared with Dave Attell in fellow Minnesotan and comedian, Mitch Hedberg’s Los Enchiladas!, a comedy favorite which screened at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

After moving to Los Angeles, Kate’s performance in Playground Girls won her the ‘Best Actress’ Award and later screened at MOCA during the Basquiat Exhibit. “Kate has charisma and prescence and stands above this film with fire and originality.” -TNT

In the film Grace, Kate tackled the difficult role of Gabby with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). “Featuring incredible performances by its cast, especially the leads Kyle Ingleman and Kate Clarke, Grace is a raw, emotional journey that is both heartfelt and stirring.” -Tim Shively

In USAF she is an Air Force Sergeant in Afghanistan. In the comedy with Michael Jackson and Eric Roberts, Miss Cast Away, she is beauty pageant contestant Miss Iowa. Kate’s other credits include Street Kings, Hancock, Entourage and more. Kate has taken on a variety of roles ranging from vampires to mothers to superheros to doctors.

Kate is currently living in Los Angeles and in addition to her acting, is a published poet with her artwork shown in galleries around LA. Her screenplay, Carney, won in Variety’s Jury of Peers Screenplay Competition and she most recently joined in on Improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade.