Since January 3, 1983, Katie McGrath, who was born in Ireland, has been best known for her role as Morgana Pendragon in the British fantasy-adventure drama series Merlin. Although she originally planned to work as a fashion journalist, she even took a job at a fashion magazine before becoming a wardrobe assistant on the set of the historical fiction T.V. series, “The Tudors.” McGrath began her acting career with a role in an Irish movie called ‘Damage’ in 2007. She has been featured in numerous movies and television series since then.
Real Name/Full Name | Katherine Elizabeth McGrath |
Date Of Birth | 24 October 1983 |
Age | 41 years old |
Birthplace | Ashford, Ireland. |
Nationality | Irish. |
Religion | Christianity. |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
Height | 5 feet 5 inch |
Weight | 52 kg |
Marital Status | Not Married |
Siblings | Rory and Sean. |
Profession | Actress and Model. |
Net worth | $5 Million. |
Biography
The Irish village of Ashford witnessed Katherine Elizabeth McGrath’s birth on January 3, 1983. Paul McGrath’s dad, Paul McGrath, was a system administrator, while his mother, Lainey Mary McGrath, was an assistant designer. Katherine is one of the three children in the family; she has two older brothers named Rory and Sean. Rory went on to become a producer and post-production specialist, while Shawn is now a manager.
Katie obtained the International Baccalaureate from St. Andrews College in Dublin, which translates to high school education. Afterwards, she enrolled at Trinity College in Dublin and studied History, with a concentration in the history of Russia.
Personal Life
When discussing the actress’s love life, she mentioned that she was in a relationship with British actor Joe Dempsie in 2010. Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Colin Morgan are actors with whom she has developed a strong friendship.
Career
‘Image’ magazine was the beginning of Katie McGrath’s career as a fashion journalist. After that, she worked as a wardrobe assistant on the sets of the series ‘The Tudors’. She appeared in the short film ‘Pebble’ and also in the TV movie ‘Damage’ in 2007. Following a year, she was featured in the TV movies ‘Eden’ and ‘Freakdog’, as well as the miniseries ‘The Roaring Twenties’. In the year following, McGrath took on the role of Morgana Pendragon in the series Merlin.
The actress’s filmography has continued to expand with the addition of new bands. Katie made a brief appearance in the documentary film ‘The Queen’ about Elizabeth II, playing Princess Margaret, one of the main characters. During a challenging time in her life, she portrayed the heroine who was weighed down by duty to the country and love for the war hero.
In 2013, McGrath was given the role of Lucy Westenra in the ‘Dracula’ drama. In that year, she made an appearance on an episode of ‘Dates’. She appeared in the films ‘Jurassic World’, ‘The Throwaways’, and ‘Leading Lady’ between 2014 and 2015. Following this, the Irish artist acted in the television series ‘Slasher’ and ‘Frontier’ in 2016. In the same year, she commenced her role as Lena Luthor in the superhero drama series ‘Supergirl’. In the movie ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ that same year, McGrath portrayed Elsa.
Filmography
Movies
- 2008 Red Mist
- 2008 Eden
- 2007 Damage
- 2011 A Princess for Christmas
- 2011 W.E.
- 2015 Jurassic World
- 2015 The Throwaways
- 2014 Leading Lady
- 2024 Crisis on Infinite Earths: Redux
- 2020 Crisis on Infinite Earths
- 2018 Buttons, A New Musical Film
- 2017 King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
TV Series
- 2023 The Continental (2023) (TV Series)
- 2022 The Ex-Wife (TV Series)
- 2019 Secret Bridesmaids’ Business (TV Series)
- 2016 Frontier (TV Series)
- 2016 Slasher (TV Series)
- 2015 Supergirl (TV Series)
- 2013 Dracula (TV Series)
- 2013 Dates (TV Series)
- 2012 Labyrinth (TV Series)
- 2009 The Queen (TV Series)
- 2009 Merlin: Secrets & Magic (TV Series)
- 2008 Merlin (TV Series)
- 2008 The Roaring Twenties (TV Series)
- 2007 The Tudors (TV Series)
Net Worth
The Irish actress’ hard work and determination have resulted in a handsome payoff. Katie McGrath’s net worth is $5 million, and she is a Irish actress and model. Morgana in the TV series Merlin is where she is most well-known. Modeling and acting are the primary sources of income.
Social Media
Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
@kashymcgrath | 215K |