Katie Sakov also known as Kathryn Ann got her start in Hollywood early on, but that doesn’t mean she had it easy—in fact, it took her years to get there! In this interview, she talks about how hard work and perseverance helped her reach the top of her industry, even when the odds seemed against her.
Katie Sakov has reached the top of the Hollywood elite, with leading roles in blockbuster movies and worldwide fame as one of today’s hottest actresses. But life wasn’t always this way for Ms. Sakov; she started from humble beginnings and worked hard to get where she is today.
Early Life
Born in Russia, Katie Sakov parents immigrated to the United States when she was just a year old. She grew up in Queens and discovered her love of acting at the age of 13. Her first gig was a $500 commercial for Mcdonald’s, but her big break came when she landed a role on Law & Order where she played a Russian teenager who witnesses her father murder somebody. The show went on to become one of NBC’s most successful series with 20 seasons under its belt. It is estimated that Katie has made over $5 million from playing Masha in the show.
Career
As an aspiring actress, Katie Sakov did what most in her position do and took as many acting gigs as she could. She eventually realized that she was never going to make it, so she began a career writing for television. This then led her back into the acting world where she is now living her dream. She has been cast on ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder as Rebecca Sutter who helps Professor Annalise Keating cover up all of her crime scenes.
I’m so excited about this role, says Katie, and I can’t wait for people to see my work. My character is cool and tough and a total badass. What I love most about Rebecca Sutter is that she’s not your average damsel in distress!
Education
I graduated from NYU with a degree in Acting. I also studied at the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.
My first professional audition was for a national commercial. My first professional acting job was on an episode of Law & Order, followed by a recurring role on The Good Wife. In 2010, I made my Broadway debut as Helen in Spamalot and later starred as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway. It has been amazing to see my career grow exponentially since then.
Endorsements & charity
Katie founded the Katie Sakov Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides financial and emotional support for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Through KSF, Katie advocates on behalf of survivors to educate the public on the issue and organize yearly events that fundraise for nonprofits dedicated to this cause.
A star in her own right, Katie has been an ambassador for brands such as Dior and Disney; she is also an active supporter of the arts by sitting on boards with The National Academy Museum in New York City and as co-chairwoman of ArtHamptons. As one of Vanity Fair’s It Girls, her fame continues to grow with roles in movies like Ralph Breaks The Internet, Black Mirror, Aquaman, and Godzilla II.
Personal life
Born on December 17, 1985, in Huntington Beach, California, Katie Sakov spent her childhood in the Orange County suburb of Yorba Linda. Growing up a jock and an annoying know it as she calls herself, she was active in sports and loved being outdoors.
She also had an early love for theater and by the time she entered high school, she knew that would be her profession. She attended New York University where she earned her BFA degree in Drama with a focus on Acting.
At NYU, she starred in productions like Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, and Henrik Ibsen’s The Master Builder. Upon graduation from NYU, she moved to Los Angeles where she quickly became one of the top actresses on television. She has starred alongside major actors such as Julia Roberts, James Franco, and Reese Witherspoon in multiple blockbuster films.
Summary
Katie Sakov is an American actress, model, and entrepreneur. She was born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens. Her father, who immigrated from Russia as a child, is a doctor and her mother is an architect. Her family moved from Queens to Manhattan when she was thirteen years old. After graduating from Yale University with a degree in English Literature, she became a fashion model while also studying acting at the Circle of Professional Actors at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. After appearing on the cover of Elle, Vogue, and other international magazines, Katie began starring on TV shows like Law & Order SVU (1999), Lipstick Jungle (2008), and more recently on ABC’s comedy series The Real O’Neals.
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