BIO: Kate Dickie
Early Life and Background
Kate Dickie was born on July 4, 1971, in East Kilbride, Scotland. She trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) in Glasgow.
Career Overview
Kate Dickie is a Scottish actress known for her distinctive and compelling performances in film, television, and theatre. She has garnered critical acclaim for her ability to portray complex and often unsettling characters. Her career spans a variety of genres, from independent dramas to large-scale fantasy epics.
Notable Film Roles
- Red Road (2006): Dickie’s breakthrough role as Jackie Morrison, a CCTV operator grappling with a tragic past. This performance earned her a BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actress.
- Somers Town (2008): A supporting role in Shane Meadows’ black-and-white drama.
- Outcast (2010): A horror film where she played a key character named Mary.
- Prometheus (2012): Briefly appeared as Ford, a crew member on the spaceship Prometheus.
- Filth (2013): Played Mary, the wife of James McAvoy’s character.
- The Witch (2015): Portrayed Katherine, the mother in Robert Eggers’ acclaimed horror film.
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017): A small role as a First Order Officer.
- Tell It to the Bees (2018): Played Pam in this drama set in post-war Britain.
- Double Date (2017): Supporting role in this British comedy horror film.
Television Appearances
- Tinsel Town (2000): Early television role in the Scottish drama series.
- Game of Thrones (2011-2013): Played Lysa Arryn, the sister of Catelyn Stark.
- Five Daughters (2010): Played a significant role in this television drama.
- The Frankenstein Chronicles (2015-2017): Appeared in this period crime drama
