Katherine Elizabeth Vernon is a Canadian-born American actress. She is known for her roles as Lorraine Prescott on the CBS primetime soap opera Falcon Crest (from 1984–1985), the stuck-up and popular Benny Hanson in the comedy film Pretty in Pink (1986), Sophia in the 1992 Spike Lee film, Malcolm X, and Ellen Tigh in the 2004 Syfy series Battlestar Galactica.
Who played Valerie Archer in Voyager?
“Star Trek: Voyager” In the Flesh (TV Episode 1998) – Kate Vernon as Cmdr.
Where is Kate Vernon from?
Vernon was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Nancy West and actor John Vernon. At age seven, she moved with her family to Los Angeles, California, where her father was pursuing his career. Her sister is singer Nan Vernon.
she entered the family business shortly after high school, quickly landing work in films like “Alphabet City” (1984) and on such popular TV series as “Falcon Crest” (CBS, 1981-1990). Interspersed with the television work that made up the majority of her appearances were supporting turns in such memorable feature films as the John Hughes dramedy “Pretty in Pink” (1986) and director Spike Lee’s lauded biopic “Malcolm X” (1992).