Kate Lyn Sheil

Kate Lyn Sheil, born on June 13, 1985, is an acclaimed American actress who is particularly known for her roles in independent films. She has showcased her notable acting talents in a host of films such as You're Next, V/H/S, The Color Wheel, The Sacrament, and the celebrated series House of Cards. Sheil was born and spent her early years in Jersey City, New Jersey. She honed her acting skills at New York University's renowned Tisch School of the Arts, graduating in 2006 with a B.F.A. in acting. She further developed her craft by studying at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

In 2016, her film Kate Plays Christine debuted at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, resulting in Rolling Stone dubbing her 'the Meryl Streep of the micro-budget film community'. Her career continued to thrive in 2020 when she starred in She Dies Tomorrow, directed by Amy Seimetz which was supposed to premiere at South by Southwest, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was released via video on demand instead. She also starred in The Seeding, a film by Barnaby Clay, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2023. Personal details reveal that she has been married to comedian Kyle Mooney since 2021, and they have welcomed a daughter in their life.