Stacy Galina
Stacy Galina (born September 24, 1966) is an American television actress. She is known for her role as Kate Whittaker in the CBS prime time soap opera Knots Landing.
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Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1989–2007, 2011 |
Life and career
Galina was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and studied at the School of American Ballet and American Ballet Theatre in New York and danced for three years with the Atlanta Ballet.[1] She later began acting career, making her screen debut in a small part in the 1989 comedy film Big Man on Campus. She later appeared in the David Jacobs' series Paradise, before winning a role on his Knots Landing. She first appeared in the series in a guest role, playing Mary Frances Sumner in 1990, before joining the regular cast as Kate Whittaker for the final three seasons of the show.[1] She reprised the role of Kate for Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac in 1997.
Galina had regular roles in a number of short-lived sitcoms, such as Daddy's Girls (CBS, 1994), Lost on Earth (USA Network, 1997), Alright Already (The WB, 1997–1998), and Hidden Hills (NBC, 2002–2003). Galina also guest starred on Party of Five, Friends, Will & Grace, Boston Legal, and had recurring role on Providence. She also had the leading role in the 1998 horror film, Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror.[2]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1989 | Big Man on Campus | Student | Film |
1989 | Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All | Amy Durant | Television film |
1990 | Disneyland | Jill | Episode: "Exile" |
1989–1990 | Paradise | Frankie | Episodes: "Crossroads", "Till Death Do Us Part" |
1990–1993 | Knots Landing | Kate Whittaker | Main role |
1994 | Daddy's Girls | Amy | Main role |
1995 | Party of Five | Maggie Beaton | Episode: "Analogies" |
1997 | Lost on Earth | Sherry Greckin | Main role |
1997 | Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac | Kate Whittaker | Miniseries |
1997–1998 | Alright Already | Jessica Lerner | Main role |
1998 | Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror | Allison | Film |
1999 | It's Like, You Know... | Maggie | Episode: "Lost in America" |
2000 | Friends | Julie Graff | Episode: "The One with the Nap Partners" |
2002 | What I Like About You | Sheila | Episode: "The Parrot Trap" |
2001–2002 | Providence | Allison Hoffman | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
2002–2003 | Hidden Hills | Pam Asher | Main role |
2004 | Will & Grace | Debbie | Episode: "Looking for Mr. Good Enough" |
2006 | Boston Legal | Jody Young | Episode: "Live Big" |
2007 | Notes from the Underbelly | Marie | Episode: "Keeping Up Appearances" |
2011 | Love Bites | Kindra | Episode: "Firsts" |
References
- "Stacy Galina's Career Is in 'Knots,' but She Tries to Avoid 'L.A. Thing'". Los Angeles Times. September 7, 1991. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
- "Children Of The Corn V: Field Of Terror". AV Club. April 23, 2002. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
External links
- Stacy Galina on IMDb