Katherine LaNasa was born on December 1, 1966, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Dr. James J. LaNasa Jr., a surgeon, and Anne Hardin. A naturally graceful child, Katherine developed a keen interest in the arts, particularly ballet, at a young age. She began formal dance training at the age of 12 and, by 14, was accepted into the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Demonstrating exceptional dedication and talent, LaNasa went on to complete a ballet internship with the Milwaukee Ballet. She later performed professionally with both Ballet West and the Karole Armitage Ballet in Salt Lake City, establishing a solid foundation for her eventual transition into the entertainment industry.
Katherine LaNasa’s entry into film and television began through her work as a dancer and choreographer. In 1989, she served as an assistant choreographer to John Carrafa for the film Rooftops. Her striking screen presence led to a small part in the 1990 movie Catchfire, marking her official on-screen debut.
Throughout the 1990s, LaNasa appeared in a variety of supporting roles across both television and film. Her credits during this period include Jack Reed: A Search for Justice (1994), Honey, I Shrunk the Audience (1994), Nothing but the Truth (1995), The Destiny of Marty Fine (1996), The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson (1996), and Murder at the Cannes Film Festival (2000).
| Birth Date: | 1 Dec, 1966 |
| Age: | 53 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | New Orleans |
| Education: | University of North Carolina School of the Arts |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Actress |
| Twitter Id: | LadyLaNasa |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
