Born:
November 25, 1986
in
Los Angeles
Best Known For:
Arrow.
Early-life:
Katherine Evelyn Anita Cassidy was born in Los Angeles on November 25, 1986 to actor/singer David Cassidy and Sherry Benedon. Katie tried to make her mark in the music industry when she was 15 with a recording of I Think I Love You, which had been a hit for her father's TV band the Partridge Family. A year later, she made her acting debut in an episode of TV drama The Division.
Career:
Cassidy went on to make guest appearances in Listen Up! and New Girl. She had recurring roles in 7th Heaven, Sex, Love & Secrets, Supernatural, Harper's Island, Melrose Place and Gossip Girl. Her film credits include Taken (2008) and A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010). Since 2012, she has portrayed Laurel Lance in TV superhero drama Arrow.
Quote:
"I wanted to make a name for myself."
Trivia:
Cassidy is a spokesperson for the charity HELP Malawi.