Katherine Willis
| Katherine Willis | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 2, 1971 Kolofo'ou, Tonga |
| Occupation | Actress, Film Producer |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Charles Wiedman (2009–present; one child) |
Katherine Willis (born May 2, 1971) is an American actress and producer, best known for roles as Joanne Street on the NBC series "Friday Night Lights" (2 seasons) as the mother of paralyzed quarterback Jason Street, FBI Agent Foley on "Prison Break", and as Nancy Rogers on ABC Family's "The Lying Game".
Early life and education
Born in Kolofo'ou, Tonga, Katherine's father was a high school art teacher working under contract at a private high school. She is the fourth of seven children to Kathleen Perkins Willis, a homemaker, and Emmanuel Van Willis. Her father changed careers from high school art teacher to psychologist. Worked in maximum security prisons for 24 years before retiring.[1] Katherine's parents divorced when she was 16. Katherine spent most of her childhood on a 200-acre farm in Southwest Missouri.[2]
High school state and national Forensics champion. Won awards in humorous interpretation, dramatic interpretation and poetry reading.[3] She studied Theater and Film at Brigham Young University. She settled in Austin, Texas in 1994 where most of her studio film and television credits are from.[4]
Personal life
Willis married Charles Wiedman, a writer and film director and creator of the Lunch Money card game, on May 23, 2009. They have one child together. Willis has two children from a previous marriage.
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Little Heroes | Rachel Wilson | |
| 1995 | Pure Race | Kim Grey | |
| 1998 | The Faculty | Officer Campbell | |
| 2001 | The Right Girl | Lauren | |
| 2003 | The Life of David Gale | Bullhorn Protestor | |
| 2004 | The Sum of Jobe | Dr. Wills | short film |
| 2004 | Re-Elect Joe | Josephine Fitzsimmons | short film |
| 2004 | Friday Night Lights | Racist Booster Wife | |
| 2005 | Sin City | Nurse | |
| 2005 | The Ringer | Ditzy Woman | |
| 2006 | Momma's Boy | Shelly | short film |
| 2006 | Jumping off Bridges | Mrs. Adams | |
| 2006 | The Return | Mother | |
| 2007 | Kabluey | Veronica | |
| 2011 | The Curse of Babylon | FBI Commander Ross | |
| 2012 | Deep in the Heart | Betty | |
| 2012 | The Sinner | Agent Valentine | |
| 2013 | Mercury Plains | Mitch's Mom | |
| 2013 | This is Where We Live | Leigh Ann | |
| 2015 | The Doo Dah Man | Becky | |
| 2016 | Divine Access | Becky | |
| 2016 | Mercury Plains | ||
| 2016 | Round of Your Life | Jenny | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Leftovers | Violet's Mom | 3 episodes |
| 2014 | Deliverance Creek | Cordelia | Series Regular |
| 2014 | Revolution | General Donagan | General of Texas |
| 2014 | Resurrection | Kimberly | 3 Episodes |
| 2012-2013 | The Lying Game | Nancy Rogers | |
| 2011 | Drop Dead Diva | Catherine Gibson | episode: "Toxic" |
| 2006-2007 | Friday Night Lights | Joanne Street | 15 episodes |
| 2006 | Prison Break | FBI Agent Foley | episode: "Manhunt" |
| 2005 | Three Wise Guys | Ruth Roberts | TV movie |
| 2001 | Arrest & Trial | Mrs. McClellan | episode: Nightmare Nurse |
| 1993 | Moment of Truth: Stalking Back | Jill Boyer | TV movie |
| 1992 | Miracles & Other Wonders | Cassie Anders | |