Bianca Kajlich was born on March 26, 1977, in Seattle, Washington. Her father, Dr. Peter Kajlich, is of Czech and Slovak descent, while her mother, Patti (née Camp), is of Italian ancestry. She attended Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle, graduating in 1995. Before pursuing acting, Kajlich worked as a dancer, with a focus on ballet.
Kajlich began her acting career in the late 1990s, taking on small roles in television and film. Her early work included appearances in television shows such as “Dawson’s Creek” and “Freaks and Geeks.”
Kajlich gained significant recognition for her role as Natasha Kelly in the CBS comedy series “Rules of Engagement,” which aired from 2007 to 2013. She also starred as Jennifer in the NBC sitcom “Undateable” (2014-2016). Other notable television appearances include roles in “Boston Public,” “Psych,” and “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” She also had a recurring role as Paula in “Legacies.”
Kajlich has appeared in several films, including:
In addition to her television and film work, Kajlich has also appeared in various commercials and print advertisements.
Kajlich married Landon Donovan, a former professional soccer player, in 2006. They divorced in 2009. In December 2012, she married radio personality Mike Catherwood. They have two children.