Catherine Black is an accomplished Canadian actress, writer and artist.
Catherine grew up in Owen Sound, Ontario, riding snowmobiles, skiing, and training and competing in gymnastics. Making her stage debut at the age of 16 as “Juliet” in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet directed by Lewis Baumander. Catherine would go on to star in 5 Dora Award winning productions. Best known for playing Vanden in American Psycho, Odyssey 5, and starring in the 2010 period drama, The Donner Party. Catherine has also appeared in such films and TV series as Highlander: The Raven, In A Heartbeat, Blue Murder, Show Me Yours, Loser, Ten for Grandpa, and Stay Cool.
Catherine is a self taught classical painter, who specializes in portraits, as well as a published writer. Her poetry is published in an anthology of Canadian Verse entitled “Island Sunsets” published by the Poetry Institute of Canada. Catherine’s paintings have been exhibited for several years in Toronto, throughout Canada and Internationally. Catherine was also commissioned by a missionary group in Cuba to visually represent orphaned children.
Catherine is also a classically trained singer who studied at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Having performed with various musicians in venues such as The Cameron House and The El Macombo. Catherine continues to perform in her spare time with friends.
Catherine is currently living in the Los Angeles area, preparing paintings, writing scripts, performing improv, making her own film, De Puta Madre, cooking for friends and growing orchids.
View Catherine’s complete filmography on imdb
Catherine’s paintings can be viewed here.