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'''Kathryn Prescott''' (born 4 June 1991) is an English actress. Her first major role was as [[Emily Fitch]] on the [[E4 (TV channel)|E4]] teen drama series ''[[Skins (UK TV series)|Skins]]'' (2009–2010) and she portrayed the title character of the MTV teen drama ''[[Finding Carter]]'' (2014–2015).
'''Kathryn Prescott''' (born 4 June 1991) is an English actress, best known for her roles as [[Emily Fitch]] on the [[E4 (TV channel)|E4]] teen drama series ''[[Skins (British TV series)|Skins]]'' (2009–2010) and the titular character in the MTV teen drama ''[[Finding Carter]]'' (2014–2015).


==Career==
==Career==
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Kathryn was born in Palmers Green, London, England. She is six minutes older than her twin sister, Megan. In providing her "Top Ten Playlist" on the ''Skins'' official website, Prescott named [[Röyksopp]], [[The Cardigans]] and [[Metallica]] as her favourite music.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.e4.com/skins/music/kathryn.html |title=Top Ten Playlist – Kathryn Prescott |publisher=[[Skins (UK TV series)|Skins]] ([[E4 (channel)|E4]]) |access-date=30 March 2010 }}</ref> In response to a fan's question on her official website, Prescott revealed that she would prefer to not label herself regarding her sexuality, and "does not think people are defined by their sexuality", suggesting that "it doesn't change who you are as a person".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kathrynprescott.co.uk/forums/ask-kat-answered-questions/sexuality/#p293 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100512211352/http://www.kathrynprescott.co.uk/forums/ask-kat-answered-questions/sexuality/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 May 2010 |title=Re: Ask Kat: sexuality |author=Kathryn Prescott |publisher=Kathryn Prescott |date=2 January 2010 |access-date=30 March 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.company.co.uk/celebrity/interview/skins-24-hour-party-people-34373|title=Cosmopolitan, the women's magazine for fashion, beauty, sex tips and celebrity news|website=Cosmopolitan|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203160917/http://www.company.co.uk/celebrity/interview/skins-24-hour-party-people-34373|archive-date=3 December 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=2017-07-16}}</ref> Following another question, she revealed that while she is not "strictly" a vegetarian, she is wary of what meat she consumes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kathrynprescott.co.uk/forums/ask-kat-answered-questions/vegetarianism/#p602 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100512211644/http://www.kathrynprescott.co.uk/forums/ask-kat-answered-questions/vegetarianism/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 May 2010 |title=Re: Vegetarianism |author=Kathryn Prescott |publisher=Kathryn Prescott |date=2 January 2010 |access-date=30 March 2010 }}</ref> She briefly dated [[Henry Lau]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}}
Kathryn was born in Palmers Green, London, England. She is six minutes older than her twin sister, Megan. In providing her "Top Ten Playlist" on the ''Skins'' official website, Prescott named [[Röyksopp]], [[The Cardigans]] and [[Metallica]] as her favourite music.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.e4.com/skins/music/kathryn.html |title=Top Ten Playlist – Kathryn Prescott |publisher=[[Skins (UK TV series)|Skins]] ([[E4 (channel)|E4]]) |access-date=30 March 2010 }}</ref> In response to a fan's question on her official website, Prescott revealed that she would prefer to not label herself regarding her sexuality, and "does not think people are defined by their sexuality", suggesting that "it doesn't change who you are as a person".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kathrynprescott.co.uk/forums/ask-kat-answered-questions/sexuality/#p293 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100512211352/http://www.kathrynprescott.co.uk/forums/ask-kat-answered-questions/sexuality/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 May 2010 |title=Re: Ask Kat: sexuality |author=Kathryn Prescott |publisher=Kathryn Prescott |date=2 January 2010 |access-date=30 March 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.company.co.uk/celebrity/interview/skins-24-hour-party-people-34373|title=Cosmopolitan, the women's magazine for fashion, beauty, sex tips and celebrity news|website=Cosmopolitan|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203160917/http://www.company.co.uk/celebrity/interview/skins-24-hour-party-people-34373|archive-date=3 December 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=2017-07-16}}</ref> Following another question, she revealed that while she is not "strictly" a vegetarian, she is wary of what meat she consumes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kathrynprescott.co.uk/forums/ask-kat-answered-questions/vegetarianism/#p602 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100512211644/http://www.kathrynprescott.co.uk/forums/ask-kat-answered-questions/vegetarianism/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 May 2010 |title=Re: Vegetarianism |author=Kathryn Prescott |publisher=Kathryn Prescott |date=2 January 2010 |access-date=30 March 2010 }}</ref>


On 7 September 2021, Prescott was struck by a [[truck]] while crossing the street in [[Brooklyn]], and suffered serious injuries, including a fractured pelvis, legs, a foot, and a hand.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sinclair|first=Leah|date=2021-09-10|title=Skins actress seriously injured after being hit by truck in New York|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/skins-actress-kathryn-prescott-injured-truck-new-york-b954688.html|access-date=2021-09-13|website=standard.co.uk|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-10|title=Actress Kathryn Prescott Hospitalized in ICU After Being Hit By Cement Truck|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1301869/actress-kathryn-prescott-hospitalized-in-icu-after-being-hit-by-cement-truck|access-date=2021-09-10|publisher=E!}}</ref> On 1 October 2021, her sister Megan, revealed Kathryn had been released from hospital and was recovering at home.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Celebretainment|first=By|title=Kathryn Prescott out of danger after crash|url=https://www.pdclarion.com/lifestyles/entertainment/kathryn-prescott-out-of-danger-after-crash/article_cffc9227-b845-50b2-9929-becf7226941d.html|access-date=2021-09-13|website=Princeton Daily Clarion|language=en}}</ref> Prescott's sister was initially denied emergency entry to the United States, due to travel restrictions put in place to combat the spread of [[COVID-19]], despite providing evidence of vaccination and a negative test as well as her sister's medical records, but the decision was ultimately reversed after Prescott went public about the ordeal.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-12|title=Kathryn Prescott's twin Megan Prescott can visit New York to see her after cement truck accident|url=https://vigourtimes.com/kathryn-prescotts-twin-megan-prescott-can-visit-new-york-to-see-her-after-cement-truck-accident/|access-date=2021-09-13|website=Vigour Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
On 7 September 2021, Prescott was struck by a [[truck]] while crossing the street in [[Brooklyn]], and suffered serious injuries, including a fractured pelvis, legs, a foot, and a hand.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sinclair|first=Leah|date=2021-09-10|title=Skins actress seriously injured after being hit by truck in New York|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/skins-actress-kathryn-prescott-injured-truck-new-york-b954688.html|access-date=2021-09-13|website=standard.co.uk|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-10|title=Actress Kathryn Prescott Hospitalized in ICU After Being Hit By Cement Truck|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1301869/actress-kathryn-prescott-hospitalized-in-icu-after-being-hit-by-cement-truck|access-date=2021-09-10|publisher=E!}}</ref> On 1 October 2021, her sister Megan revealed Kathryn had been released from the hospital and was recovering at home.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Celebretainment|first=By|title=Kathryn Prescott out of danger after crash|url=https://www.pdclarion.com/lifestyles/entertainment/kathryn-prescott-out-of-danger-after-crash/article_cffc9227-b845-50b2-9929-becf7226941d.html|access-date=2021-09-13|website=Princeton Daily Clarion|language=en}}</ref> Prescott's sister was initially denied emergency entry to the United States, due to travel restrictions put in place to combat the spread of [[COVID-19]], despite providing evidence of vaccination and a negative test as well as her sister's medical records, but the decision was ultimately reversed after Prescott went public about the ordeal.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-12|title=Kathryn Prescott's twin Megan Prescott can visit New York to see her after cement truck accident|url=https://vigourtimes.com/kathryn-prescotts-twin-megan-prescott-can-visit-new-york-to-see-her-after-cement-truck-accident/|access-date=2021-09-13|website=Vigour Times|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==


===Film===
===Film===
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| 2013
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| ''Vargulf''
| Grace
| Grace
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| Short film; also director, writer and executive producer
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| 2021
| ''Ella''
| Jules
| Short film
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| 2022
| ''Gina''
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| Short film; also director
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===Television===
===Television===
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| 2009–2010
| 2009–2010
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| [[Emily Fitch]]
| rowspan=2|[[Emily Fitch]]
| Main role (seasons 3–4); 16 episodes; season 7 episodes 1-2
| Main role (seasons 3–4); 16 episodes
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| 2013
| Guest role (season 7); 2 episodes
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| 2011
| 2011
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| 2013
| 2013
| ''[[Being Human (UK TV series)|Being Human]]''
| ''[[Being Human (British TV series)|Being Human]]''
| [[List of Being Human (British TV series) characters|Natasha]]
| [[List of Being Human (British TV series) characters|Natasha]]
| Episode: "No Care, All Responsibility"
| Episode: "No Care, All Responsibility"
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| Recurring role
| Recurring role
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|-
|2021
| 2021
|[[The Rookie (TV series)|The Rookie]]
| ''[[The Rookie (TV series)|The Rookie]]''
|Linda Charles / Katerina Antonov
| Linda Charles / Katerina Antonov
|Episode: "Red Hot"
| Episode: "Red Hot"
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| 2022
| ''[[Fleishman Is in Trouble (miniseries)|Fleishman Is in Trouble]]''
| Woman
| Television miniseries;<br>Episode: "Summon Your Witnesses"; uncredited
|-
| 2022–2023
| ''[[New Amsterdam (2018 TV series)|New Amsterdam]]''
| Vanessa Bloom
| Recurring role; 8 episodes
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|-
|}
|}


===Music videos===
===Music videos===
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| [[The Midnight Beast]]
| Zombie Girlfriend
| Zombie Girlfriend
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===Video games===
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| 2020
| ''[[Dota Underlords]]''
| Anessix
| Voice role
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Latest revision as of 08:34, 27 November 2024

For other uses, see Katherine Prescott (disambiguation).

Kathryn Prescott
Prescott at London Fashion Week in 2010
Born (1991-06-04) 4 June 1991 (age 33)
Palmers Green, London, England
OccupationActress
Years active2008–present
RelativesMegan Prescott (twin sister)

Kathryn Prescott (born 4 June 1991) is an English actress, best known for her roles as Emily Fitch on the E4 teen drama series Skins (2009–2010) and the titular character in the MTV teen drama Finding Carter (2014–2015).

Career

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In July 2008, Prescott and twin sister Megan appeared in an episode of soap opera Doctors, playing twin sisters Amy and Charlotte Wilcox in "Dare, Double Dare, Truth".[1][2] Beginning in early 2009, Prescott played Emily Fitch in series 3, 4 and 7 of Skins, with characters known as the "second generation".[1] Prescott stated on her official website in March 2010 that she had a role in the pilot of Goth.[3] Prescott starred as Carter Stevens/Lyndon Wilson on MTV'S Finding Carter. She then, in 2019 appeared in the movie A Dog's Journey as CJ.

Personal life

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Kathryn was born in Palmers Green, London, England. She is six minutes older than her twin sister, Megan. In providing her "Top Ten Playlist" on the Skins official website, Prescott named Röyksopp, The Cardigans and Metallica as her favourite music.[4] In response to a fan's question on her official website, Prescott revealed that she would prefer to not label herself regarding her sexuality, and "does not think people are defined by their sexuality", suggesting that "it doesn't change who you are as a person".[5][6] Following another question, she revealed that while she is not "strictly" a vegetarian, she is wary of what meat she consumes.[7]

On 7 September 2021, Prescott was struck by a truck while crossing the street in Brooklyn, and suffered serious injuries, including a fractured pelvis, legs, a foot, and a hand.[8][9] On 1 October 2021, her sister Megan revealed Kathryn had been released from the hospital and was recovering at home.[10] Prescott's sister was initially denied emergency entry to the United States, due to travel restrictions put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19, despite providing evidence of vaccination and a negative test as well as her sister's medical records, but the decision was ultimately reversed after Prescott went public about the ordeal.[11]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2013 Vargulf Grace Short film
2014 Insoma Homeless Girl Short film
2014 Dregs Zoe Short film
2014 Counting Backwards Kelly Short film
2014 The Hive Katie
2015 Skeletons Holly Morgan Short film
2017 Fun Mom Dinner Zoe
2017 To the Bone Anna
2018 Dear You — Short film; also director, writer and executive producer
2018 Dude Chloe
2018 Formaldehyde Erin Short film
2019 A Dog's Journey Adult CJ
2019 Polaroid Bird Fitcher
2019 Jane — Short film; also director, writer and executive producer
2021 Ella Jules Short film
2022 Gina — Short film; also director

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2008 Doctors Amy Wilcox Episode: "Dare, Double Dare, Truth"
2009–2010 Skins Emily Fitch Main role (seasons 3–4); 16 episodes
2013 Guest role (season 7); 2 episodes
2011 Monroe Jennifer Episode #1.04
2012 Casualty Ruby Beale Episode: "Duty of Care"
2012 Bedlam Cass Episode: "Pool of Tears"
2013 Being Human Natasha Episode: "No Care, All Responsibility"
2013 Skins Fire Emily Fitch Main role; two-part feature-length episode: "Skins"
2014 Reign Penelope Recurring role; 4 episodes
2014–2015 Finding Carter Carter Stevens / Lyndon Wilson Lead role; 36 episodes
2015 The Dovekeepers Aziza Guest role; 2 episodes
2017 24: Legacy Amira Dudayev Recurring role; 6 episodes
2017–2019 The Son Young Ingrid Recurring role
2019 Robot Chicken Various Voice role; episode: "Hermie Nursery in: Seafood Sensation"
2019 Tell Me a Story Susie Recurring role
2021 The Rookie Linda Charles / Katerina Antonov Episode: "Red Hot"
2022 Fleishman Is in Trouble Woman Television miniseries;
Episode: "Summon Your Witnesses"; uncredited
2022–2023 New Amsterdam Vanessa Bloom Recurring role; 8 episodes

Music videos

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Year Title Artist Role
2013 "Love Bites" The Midnight Beast Zombie Girlfriend

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2020 Dota Underlords Anessix Voice role

References

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  1. ^ a b "Kathryn Prescott – Filmography by TV series". IMDb. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Megan Prescott (I) – Filmography by TV series". IMDb. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
  3. ^ Pilot of Goth[dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Top Ten Playlist – Kathryn Prescott". Skins (E4). Retrieved 30 March 2010.
  5. ^ Kathryn Prescott (2 January 2010). "Re: Ask Kat: sexuality". Kathryn Prescott. Archived from the original on 12 May 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
  6. ^ "Cosmopolitan, the women's magazine for fashion, beauty, sex tips and celebrity news". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  7. ^ Kathryn Prescott (2 January 2010). "Re: Vegetarianism". Kathryn Prescott. Archived from the original on 12 May 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
  8. ^ Sinclair, Leah (10 September 2021). "Skins actress seriously injured after being hit by truck in New York". standard.co.uk. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  9. ^ "Actress Kathryn Prescott Hospitalized in ICU After Being Hit By Cement Truck". E!. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  10. ^ Celebretainment, By. "Kathryn Prescott out of danger after crash". Princeton Daily Clarion. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  11. ^ "Kathryn Prescott's twin Megan Prescott can visit New York to see her after cement truck accident". Vigour Times. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
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