Katharine Isabelle is a Canadian actress best known for her leading role as Ginger in the acclaimed cult horror film series, Ginger Snaps.
Born Katharine Isobel Murray in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, she comes from a family involved in the entertainment industry. Her father, Graeme Murray, is an Emmy Award-winning art director and production designer, recognized for his work on the iconic television series The X-Files. Her mother, Gail Murray, is a writer and producer. Katharine's brother, Joshua Murray, is a journalist and former child actor. Growing up in Vancouver, Isabelle began acting at a young age, influenced by her family's creative background.
Katharine Isabelle made her film debut in 1989 with a small role in Joel Schumacher’s romantic comedy Cousins, starring Ted Danson and Isabella Rossellini. She played Rossellini's daughter, marking the beginning of her acting career. She continued to land supporting roles in prominent television series and films, including her turn as Erica Sanderson in the 1992 thriller Knight Moves.
American audiences started to recognize Isabelle with her role as Lindsay Clark in the teen sci-fi thriller Disturbing Behavior (1998), where she acted alongside Katie Holmes and James Marsden. That performance helped her gain visibility in Hollywood.
Katharine Isabelle achieved cult status in 2000 with her breakout role as Ginger Fitzgerald in the Canadian horror film Ginger Snaps. The movie, known for its unique blend of coming-of-age themes and werewolf mythology, was both a critical and commercial success in the indie horror circuit. It spawned two sequels—Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed and Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning—cementing her reputation as a horror film icon.
Throughout the early 2000s, Isabelle appeared in a number of genre films including the 2002 adaptation of Carrie, the family film Spooky House (2002), and the horror blockbuster Freddy vs. Jason (2003), in which she worked alongside horror legend Robert Englund, best known for his role as Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise.
Her work in television was equally notable. She made guest appearances in a variety of series including The X-Files, Da Vinci’s Inquest, Smallville, and Supernatural. She also had a supporting role in Christopher Nolan’s psychological thriller Insomnia (2002), acting opposite Al Pacino.
In addition to mainstream productions, Isabelle has been active in the independent film scene. She took on featured roles in critically acclaimed Canadian films such as Falling Angels, On the Corner, and Turning Paige, showcasing her range beyond horror.
In 2008, she earned a Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series for her performance in The Englishman’s Boy. She later received another Gemini nomination in 2011 for her supporting role in the television series Endgame, which aired on Showtime in Canada.
| Birth Date: | 2 Nov, 1981 |
| Age: | 38 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | Canada |
| Birth Place: | Vancouver |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Canadian actress |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
