Katherine Towne is an American actress, known for her roles in the films "It's All She", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "Tell Me You Love Me."
Biography
Catherine Towne was born on July 17, 1978 in Hollywood, California, USA. The girl was born into the family of screenwriter Robert Towne and actress Julie Payne. Interestingly, her maternal grandparents, Anne and John Payne, were also actors.
Catherine Town's parents met in 1976 in Hollywood, when their careers were at their peak. Already in 1977, the couple got married. The wedding ceremony took place in a narrow circle of close family friends. Unfortunately, after five years of marriage, this creative family fell apart. Catherine has no siblings. She is the only child in the family. But from her father's marriage to Louise Gole there is a half-sister, Chiara.
Although Catherine Towne was raised in Los Angeles with a family of famous people, there is little information regarding her childhood and education. It is only known that she took acting and dance lessons, which later turned out to be very useful for her career.
Career
Catherine Town's professional career began at the age of 20. In 1998, she made her debut in the drama Unlimited. The budget of the film was $ 25 million, and the box office was no more than $ 778,000. The picture was not successful, but attracted the attention of directors and viewers to the aspiring actress. In 1999, she starred in the film It's All She. The youth comedy received good reviews from film critics and was popular with viewers. No less successful were the following works with the participation of Catherine "What lies behind", "Own party" and "The Bachelor".
In addition to filming a movie, Towne tried herself as an actress in television films and series. In 2001, the psychological thriller Mulholland Drive was released, in which she appeared as Cynthia Jenzen. Here Katherine worked with such famous actors as Justin Theroux and Naomi Watts. Her next television work was participation in the popular TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", where Alison Hannigan and Sarah Michelle Gellar were partners on the set. She later starred in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation New York, Tell Me You Love Me and Aquabest! Super Show ".
It is known that as of 2019, Catherine Towne has earned about two million dollars. However, more precise amounts were not disclosed. Decent income of the actress is provided by participation in the filming of several films and television series, which became box-office and had great success with viewers. The most successful of them "What Hides Lies" and "It's All She" grossed more than $ 291 and 103 million respectively.
Katherine Town's parents
Robert Bertram Schwartz, this is exactly what the real name of his father Catherine Towne sounds like, was born on November 23, 1934 in Los Angeles. He is a successful American film director, producer and screenwriter who has contributed greatly to the development of the film industry in Hollywood.
His best work, the original screenplay for Chinatown, won the prestigious Oscar in 1975. It is this script that is still considered one of the best in the world of cinema. Robert Towne also contributed to such acclaimed films as Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) and Mission: Impossible (1996). In addition, according to the American entertainment portal Vulture, he took third place in the list of the best representatives of the profession in the entire history of cinema.
Katherine's mother, Julie Payne, was born in 1946 in Los Angeles. As the only daughter in a family of actors, she continued the work of her parents. Julie Payne's career began at the age of eighteen. She has taken part in several projects in both film and television. However, eight years later, Julie left the acting profession. What did Katherine Town's mother do in subsequent years, information is practically absent.
Relationship with Charlie Hunnam
Despite the publicity of the profession, Catherine Towne does not talk about her personal life. Moreover, she managed to avoid scandals and rumors that often accompany famous people. However, it is known that Towne was married to British actor, screenwriter and former model Charlie Hunnam.
Young people met at the audition for the role in the film "Dawson's Creek" and almost immediately imbued with sympathy for each other. They were madly in love and did not even think about parting. After just three weeks of courtship, the young men decided to tie the knot. Katherine's husband at that time was only 18 years old. At two o'clock in the morning, the couple went to Las Vegas, where the wedding ceremony took place in one of the many churches of this entertainment city. But soon their relationship deteriorated and frequent quarrels began. They filed for divorce, which was finally finalized in 2002. Katherine never commented on her unsuccessful marriage, unlike her ex-spouse. In an interview, he said that three years of married life were "difficult and painful."
Catherine Towne does not betray her principles. She still keeps her personal life and relationships under wraps. However, it can be assumed that the actress is lonely now. She always appears in public alone and, obviously, leads a happy life without any obligations to the representatives of the opposite sex. All her efforts Katherine Towne focused on career development.
