Kate Lauren French, also known as Kate French, is a talented American actress and producer who has captivated audiences through her performances in film and television.
She is widely recognized for portraying Niki Stevens in The L Word, Brooke Crawford in Wicked Wicked Games, Sasha Miller in South of Nowhere, and for appearances in One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, and Accepted.
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| Real Name: | Kate Lauren French |
| Stage Name: | Kate French |
| Born: | September 23, 1984 (age 41 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Flemington, New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | White American |
| Height: | 164 cm (5 ft 4½ in) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Joan French, William Robinson “Rob” French |
| Siblings: | Hunter French, Scott French |
| Spouse: | Jon Johnson (m. 2010) |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Henry William Johnson, Chapel DeFreine Johnson |
| Occupation: | Actress, Producer |
| Net Worth: | $2 million |
Early life and education
Kate French was born on September 23, 1984, in Flemington, New Jersey, United States. She is the daughter of former fashion models Joan French and William Robinson “Rob” French.
Kate French was raised on Long Island, New York, alongside two brothers, Hunter French and Scott French. Her religion is Christianity, and her ethnicity is White American.
She pursued a career in modeling throughout her teenage years before deciding to focus on acting.
Kate French also attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she studied writing, while continuing to build her acting career.
Career
Kate French made her film debut with a small role in Accepted (2006) before starring as Brooke Crawford in the television soap opera Wicked Wicked Games, which marked her first major television role.
She achieved her breakthrough after joining the cast of Showtime’s The L Word, portraying actress Niki Stevens during the fifth and sixth seasons.
Kate French went on to appear in television series including South of Nowhere, Gossip Girl, CSI: Miami, One Tree Hill, and Beyond the Break.
She also starred in independent films such as Language of a Broken Heart, The Red House, Girltrash: All Night Long, Last Man Club, and Blood Is Blood.
In addition to acting, Kate French has worked as a producer on several independent projects.
Awards and nominations
- FilmQuest – Best Actress – Winner (2014)
- Gold Remi Award – Best Actress – Winner (2016)
- Action on Film International Film Festival – Best Actress – Nominated (2016)
Personal life
41 years old, Kate French is married to photographer Jon Johnson. The couple married on September 25, 2010, and they are the parents of two children, Henry William Johnson and Chapel DeFreine Johnson.
Kate French enjoys writing, photography, travelling and spending time with her family. Her height is 164 cm (5 ft 4½ in).
Net worth
Kate French has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. Her income is generated from acting in television series and films, producing independent projects, modeling, endorsements, and other entertainment ventures.
Kate French has built a successful career through her work in both mainstream television and independent cinema.
Filmography
- Accepted (2006)
- Wicked Wicked Games (2006–2007)
- South of Nowhere (2007)
- The L Word (2008–2009)
- Gossip Girl (2008)
- CSI: Miami (2009)
- One Tree Hill (2010)
- Beyond the Break (2010)
- Sutures (2009)
- Language of a Broken Heart (2011)
- The Red House (2014)
- Girltrash: All Night Long (2014)
- Atlantis (2015)
- Last Man Club (2016)
- Blood Is Blood (2023)