Katherine Evelyn Anita "Katie" Cassidy is an American actress who stars as Laurel Lance
on The CW superhero television series Arrow.
She has also appeared in The CW series Supernatural, Melrose Place, and Gossip Girl; in CBS' Harper's
Island; and in the films When a Stranger Calls, Black Christmas, Taken, A Nightmare on Elm
Street and Monte Carlo.
Cassidy has roles in the upcoming films Fencewalker and The Scribbler.
Early life and family Cassidy was born in Los Angeles, the daughter
of actor David Cassidy and Sherry Benedon.
Cassidy's paternal grandparents were actors Jack Cassidy and Evelyn Ward, and she is the
niece of teen idol and television producer Shaun Cassidy and actor Patrick Cassidy.
Cassidy has a stepfather, Richard Benedon, and a half-brother, Beau Devin Cassidy.
In her youth, Cassidy was a cheerleader for the California Flyers, a competitive team.
Career Music
In 2002, Cassidy recorded a version of "I Think I Love You," which had been a hit for
her father's made-for-television band, the Partridge Family.
She was 15 at the time, five years younger than her dad when he recorded his version.
In his autobiography, David Cassidy said he did not support his then-estranged daughter's
attempt at a music career, saying she was too young and had not yet 'paid her dues.'
Television In 2003, Cassidy made her television and acting
debut appearing in an episode of the Lifetime drama series The Division.
Cassidy has continued to guest appear in television shows such as Celebrity Apprentice 4, Listen
Up! and New Girl.
In 2005, Cassidy appeared in a recurring role on The WB television series 7th Heaven over
the course of four episodes.
That same year, she also appeared in the UPN Teen Drama television series Sex, Love & Secrets.
In 2007, Cassidy appeared on The CW supernatural drama television series Supernatural.
Cassidy played the role of Ruby, a demon.
Making her debut in the show's third season, Cassidy appeared in over six episodes.
In 2008, though her character returned for the show's fourth season, Cassidy was replaced
by actress Genevieve Cortese.
In October 2008, Variety announced Cassidy was cast in the CBS horror mystery mini-series
television series Harper's Island.
Cassidy portrayed the role of Patricia "Trish" Wellington, a bride-to-be.
The series centered on a group of family and friends who gather on an island for a wedding
on an island known for its sinister past full of gruesome murders.
In each episode, at least one character is killed off.
Cassidy and her fellow cast members were not told about their characters' deaths until
the day they received a script.
The series premiered on April 9, 2009 to 10.21 million viewers.
Despite ratings failing to maintain the pilot's success, CBS aired the remainder of the series
with the series finale airing on July 11, 2009.
That same year, The CW cast Cassidy in the Drama television series Melrose Place.
The series is a reboot of the 1990s series of the same name.
Cassidy portrays the role of Ella Sims a publicist who resides in a West Hollywood apartment
complex and centers on its residents.
The series premiered on September 8, 2009 to 2.31 million viewers.
Despite mixed reviews, Cassidy's performance was praised by critics and was cited as "the
best thing about the Melrose reboot" by New York and has been cited as "the best thing
about the Melrose reboot" by magazine.
The CW cancelled the series in May 2010 due to low ratings.
In June 2010, The CW announced Cassidy would have a major recurring arc in the fourth season
of the teen drama television series Gossip Girl.
Cassidy features as Juliet Sharp who attends Columbia and sets out to ruin the life of
the show's central character Serena van der Woodsen.
Cassidy made her first appearance in the season premiere and went on to appear in over 11
episodes of the season.
In March 2011, Cassidy was cast in the ABC pilot Georgetown.
Cassidy was cast as Nikki, a smart and quick-witted junior staffer in the White House Communications
Office with connections to the First Lady.
The pilot was created by Gossip Girl creator Josh Schwartz.
The series was not picked up by ABC.
In 2012, Cassidy was cast in The CW series Arrow, which is based on the Green Arrow comic
books, as the female lead Laurel Lance.
The series also stars Stephen Amell and Willa Holland and premiered in North America on
The CW on October 10, 2012.
Film In 2006, Cassidy made her film debut as Tiffany
Madison in the horror film When a Stranger Calls.
Cassidy has gone on to have notable supporting roles in films Click, Taken and Live!.
In February 2006, Cassidy was cast as Kelly Prelsey in the Dimension Films horror-slasher
film Black Christmas, a remake of the 1974 film.
The movie centers on an escaped maniac who returns to his childhood home on Christmas
Eve, which is now a sorority house, and one by one kills all sorority sisters.
The film was released on December 15, 2006 to negative reviews from critics.
The film was a moderate success making over $50 million worldwide.
In April 2010, Cassidy appeared in another remake; this time the iconic horror classic
A Nightmare on Elm Street, originally released in 1984 of the same name.
Cassidy portrayed the role of Kris Fowles; a high school student who becomes a victim
to Freddy Krueger.
Filming begin in Chicago with the film earning over $31 million in its opening weekend.
Cassidy was nominated for a Teen Choice Award in the "Horror/Thriller Actress" category
for her role, which she lost to Megan Fox.
Shortly after the release of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Variety announced Cassidy was
cast in the Adventure Comedy film Monte Carlo.
The film, which also stars Leighton Meester and Selena Gomez, follows three friends who
pose as wealthy socialites whilst on holiday in Monte Carlo.
Production began in May 2010 with filming taking place in Monaco, Budapest, Paris and
Texas.
The film was released on July 1, 2011 and received mixed to negative reviews from critics
and went on to gross $39 million worldwide.
In May 2012, Cassidy was cast as the title character in the film adaptation of The Scribbler
alongside Eliza Dushku, Michelle Trachtenberg and Gina Gershon.
She plays Suki, a young woman with multiple personality disorder.
Personal life Cassidy is a spokesperson for the charity
H.E.L.P.
Malawi.
Cassidy was in a relationship with Jesse McCartney for four years.
She also dated Jarret Stoll, a Canadian ice hockey player, for two years until December
2011.
In 2012, she briefly dated actor Jerry Ferrara.
Filmography References
External links Katie Cassidy at the Internet Movie Database
Katie Cassidy on Twitter