Kate Lyn Sheil

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Kate Lyn Sheil
Sheil in 2016
Born (1985-06-13) June 13, 1985 (age 38)
Alma materNew York University (BFA)
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present
Spouse
(m. 2021)
Children1

Kate Lyn Sheil (born June 13, 1985)[1] is an American actress. She has had roles in independent films like You're Next, V/H/S, The Color Wheel, The Sacrament, and House of Cards.[2]

Early life

Sheil was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey.[3] She studied at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, graduating in 2006 with a B.F.A. in acting. She also studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.[4][5][6]

Career

In 2016, after her film Kate Plays Christine premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, she was dubbed "the Meryl Streep of the micro-budget film community" by Rolling Stone.[7]

In 2020, Sheil starred in She Dies Tomorrow directed by Amy Seimetz, which was initially set to premiere at South by Southwest in March 2020, however the festival was scrapped due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film was released by Neon via video on demand on August 7, 2020.[8][9]

In 2023, Sheil starred in The Seeding directed by Barnaby Clay, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2023.[10]

Personal life

Sheil has been married to comedian Kyle Mooney since 2021.[11]

When interviewed for the Substack newsletter Perfectly Imperfect in December 2023, Mooney revealed he and Sheil had welcomed a daughter.[12]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Aliens Lisa Short film
2009 Knife Point Anna
Impolex Katie
2010 Gabi on the Roof in July Dory
2011 The Zone Kate
Happy Life Leslie
Silver Bullets Claire
Green Genevieve
The Color Wheel Julia
You're Next Talia
Cat Scratch Fever Mary Ellen
Catching Up at Rock Bottom Sara Short film
2012 The Comedy Waitress
V/H/S Girl Segment: "Second Honeymoon"
Sun Don't Shine Crystal
Somebody Up There Likes Me Ex-Wife
The Unspeakable Act Madeleine
First Winter Kate
2013 Pollywogs Sarah
Hellaware Lexie
The Apocalypse Kate Short film
The Sacrament Sarah
2014 Listen Up Philip Nancy
Empire Builder Jenny
The Heart Machine Virginia
Super Sleuths Sally Blue Frankenfrass Short film
Young Bodies Heal Quickly Sister
Helberger in Paradise Nora Short film
Thanksgiving Kate
The Hardest Word Hannah Short film
2015 Queen of Earth Michelle
Kiss Kiss Fingerbang Alison Short film
A Wonderful Cloud Katelyn
Tears of God Ida
Equals Kate
Men Go To Battle Josephine Small
Octopus Olivia Short film
2016 Kate Plays Christine Self Documentary
Buster's Mal Heart Marty
Children Heidi Short film
2017 Golden Exits Patient
Brigsby Bear Nina and Arielle Smiles
Thank You for Your Service[13] Bell
Radio Mary Mary
2018 Mountain Rest Frankie
2019 The Sound of Silence Nancy
Lost Holiday Margaret
White Echo Carla Short film
2020 She Dies Tomorrow Amy
2023 The Seeding Alina
2023 Jamojaya

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2012 American Experience Harriet Beecher Stowe TV series documentary
2013 The Traditions Michaela TV series
2014–2015, 2017 House of Cards Lisa Williams Recurring role
2016 The Girlfriend Experience Avery Suhr 3 episodes
2016–2017 Outcast Allison Barnes 11 episodes
2017–2019 Easy Annie's Roommate 2 episodes
2018–2019 High Maintenance Jules 4 episodes
2019–2021 City on a Hill Tara Sheehan 2 episodes
2023 Swarm Cricket Episode: "Running Scared"

References

  1. ^ "Kate Lyn Sheil". AllMovie. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  2. ^ Erbland, Kate (February 21, 2014). "You Should Know 'House of Cards' Actress Kate Lyn Sheil". FilmSchoolRejects.com. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  3. ^ "Kate Lyn Sheil #selfieinterview - Verge List: Sundance 2016". Verge TV. January 17, 2016. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  4. ^ Tinkham, Chris (April 26, 2013). "Kate Lyn Sheil: The Reluctant Professional". Under the Radar.
  5. ^ Aquino, Tara (March 17, 2014). "Playing Pretend With Kate Lyn Sheil". Complex.com. Complex Media Inc.
  6. ^ "Silver Bullets press kit" (PDF). JoeSwanberg.com.
  7. ^ "12 Breakout Stars From Sundance 2016: Kate Lyn Sheil". Rolling Stone. 2016.
  8. ^ Ray-Ramos, Dino (January 15, 2020). "SXSW Sets Judd Apatow's 'The King Of Staten Island' As Opening-Night Film, Unveils Features And Episodics Lineups". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  9. ^ Stewart, John (July 8, 2020). "Stylistic Thriller 'She Dies Tomorrow' Sets Drive-In Release Date". The Slanted. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  10. ^ "The Seeding". Tribeca Film. June 11, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  11. ^ "Highland Park Ebell Club Wedding || Kyle + Kate". July 26, 2022.
  12. ^ "#393: Kyle Mooney". December 7, 2023.
  13. ^ Bernardi, Tommy (March 25, 2016). "LSTFI Alumni Miles Teller and Kate Lyn Sheil Share the Screen in Thank You For Your Service". MethodActingStrasberg.com. Retrieved April 3, 2016.

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