Who is Katheryn Winnick from “Vikings”? Her Bio: Married, Husband, Karate, Relationship, Net Worth

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• Katheryn Winnick is a Canadian born actress of Ukrainian descent, born in 1977.
• She holds a 2nd degree black belt in karate and a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo.
• She is best known for her roles in "Bones" (2010-2011) and "Vikings" (2013-present).
• She has won awards and nominations, including a 2012 Beverly Hills Film Festival Award for Best Actress and several Canadian Screen Awards.
• She is active across social media sites and has her own website.



Known for movies

Vikings (2013-2017)
as Lagertha

Love & Other Drugs (2010)
as 'Lisa'

Killers (2010)
as Vivian

50 First Dates (2004)
as Young Woman

Short Info

Date Of BirthDecember 17, 1977FactWas handpicked from thousands of aspiring young actors to be featured in the initial season of Bravo's popular documentary TV series, (2002).



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Who is Katheryn Winnick?

Katerena Anna Vinitska was born on the 17th December 1977 in Etobicoke, Ontario Canada, of Ukrainian ancestry, and better known by her stage name. Katheryn Winnick, is an actress who is probably best recognized for starring in the role of Hannah Burley in the TV series “Bones” (2010-2011) and as Lagertha in the hit TV series “Vikings” (2013-present). Her career has been active since 1999.

— Katheryn Winnick (@KatherynWinnick)

Early Life and Education

Regarding her early life, Katheryn was raised alongside her three siblings in Etobicoke by her father, Roman Winnicki, and her mother, Lesya Winnicki; her brother is Markjan Winnick, who is also involved in the entertainment industry as an actor. As she hails from a Ukrainian family, so her first language is Ukrainian, and she did not speak English until the age of eight. To talk about her education, upon graduation from York University, Toronto, she moved to New York to study acting at William Esper Studio, then moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career as a professional actress.

Martial Arts

As a seven-year-old girl, Katheryn started training in martial arts, and obtained her first black belt at the age of 13. Thanks to her skills and talents, she managed to open her own martial arts school, called Win Kai Martial Arts, when she was 17 years old, which later expanded. She currently holds a second-degree black belt in Karate as well as a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo.

Career Beginnings

Prior to becoming an actress, Katheryn worked as a licensed bodyguard as well as a teacher of martial arts, who trained actors on film sets. Soon she caught the attention of producers and directors due to her beauty and charisma, and her acting career started when she appeared in support role in an episode of the TV series “Faktor PSI” in 1999, after which she was chosen to portray Holly Benson in the TV series “Student Bodies” between 1999 and 2000. In the following year, Katheryn made her debut film appearance in the role of Jennifer in the title “Biohazardous”, which led her to further develop her talents.

Talking out the scene with the talented @geehirst.. ? #Vikings #Directormode

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Rise to Fame

Katheryn’s breakthrough came in 2002, when she played Marcia in the film “Smoking Herb”, starred in the role of Liz in Ari Kirschenbaum’s film “Fabled”, and as Tiffany in the film “TwoWeeks Notice”, along with Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant. Afterwards, she guest-starred in several TV series, such as “Oz”, “Wild Card” and “10-8: Officers On Duty”, all in 2003, which was followed by her portrayal of Jenna Whooly in the 2004 film entitled “Satan’s Little Helper”.

Her next major role came two years later, when she featured as Melissa in the film “Failure To Launch”, starring alongside Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew McConaughey. Parallel with all of these appearances, she also guest-starred in such TV series as “CSI: Miami” (2004), “Criminal Minds” (2006) and “Law & Order” (2008), among many others. By the end of the decade, she was also cast as Lou Salome in the 2007 film “When Nietzsche Wept”, played Tabitha in the film “Amusement” (2008) and landed the role of Sveta in the film entitled “Cold Souls” in 2009. During the next year, Katheryn was chosen to play Hannah Burley in the TV series “Bones”, which lasted for a season, and appeared as July in the film “Night And Day” (2010), adding a considerable amount to her net worth.

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The 2010s and “Vikings”

Katheryn’s first major role in the new decade came in 2011, when she was cast as Fiona Wagner in the 2011 film “Choose”, after which she landed the role of Ivana in the film entitled “A Glimpse Inside The Mind Of Charles Swan III” (2012), directed by Roman Coppola, featured as Samantha Thomas in the short film “Children Of The Air” (2012), and portrayed Lola in the film “The Art Of The Steal” in 2013.

During the same year, she gained enormous popularity all over the world as she started portraying Lagertha, the wife of the famous Viking Ragnar Lodbrok and one of the most important figures in Viking history, in the TV series “Vikings” (2013-present), which airs on the History Channel.

My family. ?

— Katheryn Winnick (@KatherynWinnick)

Recent Projects

To speak further about her acting career, Katheryn guest-starred as Frankie Wells in an in 2015, played Laurie in the 2017 film “The Dark Tower” and also did a voice over for the video game “Call Of Duty: WWII” in the same year.

Most recently, she started filming the TV series “Wu Assassins”, and it’s been announced that she will featured in two film titles – “Speed Kills” and “Polar”. So, her net worth will be certainly increase in the forthcoming years.

Awards and Nominations

Thanks to her accomplishments in the world of acting, Katheryn has won several significant awards, and nominations. She won the 2012 Beverly Hills Film Festival in the category of Best Actress for her appearance in “Children Of The Air”, while her portrayal of Lagertha in the TV series “Vikings” earned , Golden Maple Awards, Women’s Image Network Awards and Critics’ Choice Television Award.

Katheryn Winnick Net Worth

Her career started in 1999 and since then, she has been an active member of the entertainment industry, primarily known as a professional actress. So, if you ever wondered how rich Katheryn Winnick is, it has been estimated by authoritative sources that the size of her net worth is over $1 million, accumulated through her successful career as an actress and martial arts teacher.

New York is always a good idea..

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Does Katheryn Winnick have a Husband?

When it comes to speak about her personal life, there is no information about it in the media, as she obviously keeps it to herself, and as far as is known, she is currently single and does not have a husband. There are rumors that she dated Nick Loeb, but Katheryn denied it and stated that they were just good friends.

Appearance and Vital Statistics

Speaking about her appearance, Katheryn is apparently a beautiful young lady with an amazing body. She is 5 feet 6 inches (168 cms) tall and her weight is reputed to be around 121 lbs (55 kgs), while her vital statistics are 34-24-34. She has long blonde hair and blue eyes.

Social Media Presence

In addition to her involvement in the entertainment industry, Katheryn is in her spare time very active across many of the most popular social media sites, including her official Instagram account, on which she has more than 2.2 million followers, as well as her official Twitter account. Moreover, , where you can find more information about her upcoming projects.

General Info

Full NameKatheryn WinnickDate Of BirthDecember 17, 1977Height1.68 mProfessionMartial Artist, Bodyguard, ActorEducationWilliam Esper StudioNationalityCanadian

Family

ParentsLesia Winnicki, Roman WinnickiSiblingsMarkjan Winnick, Daria Winnick, Adam Winnick

Accomplishments

NominationsCritics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Performance, Canadian Screen Awards - Shaw Media Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic RoleMoviesLove & Other Drugs, Killers, Cold Souls, Failure to Launch, Kiss Me Again, A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III, Stand Up Guys, Amusement, The Art of the Steal, Geostorm, Hellraiser: Hellworld, Satan's Little Helper, Radio Free Albemuth, Two Weeks Notice, What Alice Found, Going the Distanc...TV ShowsVikings, Student Bodies, The It Factor

Social profile links

FacebookTwitterInstagramIMDB

Quotes

#Quote1I was told this is a male-dominated network and the male demographic is stronger than female. This is a show about Vikings and you are just the wife. I remember thinking that was not the way I was going to play it.2I grew up being a bit of a tomboy, a big-time tomboy.3My first car was a Chevy Cavalier. My dad somehow convinced me that it was a hot sports car because it was red.4I grew up in a martial arts gym surrounded by men and boys, and I pretty much call myself a tomboy.5I started training in martial arts when I was 7 years old. I got my first black belt at 13.6When I was growing up, there were times I had to compete against boys in tae kwon do, and I'd show them right away that I wasn't someone to mess with.7I'm a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and 2nd degree in karate, and I'm a licensed bodyguard.8I started my own martial arts school at 16. And by the time I was 21, I had three different schools.9The Norse way of speaking, no one really knew what the Vikings sounded liked, they were Norsemen. The accent is really a combination of a Scandinavian accent, maybe with a Swedish accent and an old way of speaking.

Facts

#Fact1Katheryn's last name of 'Winnick' means 'winemaker' when expressed in Ukrainian.2Her brother is also an actor.3Was handpicked from thousands of aspiring young actors to be featured in the initial season of Bravo's popular documentary TV series, (2002).4Chosen by Vanity Fair to appear in the magazine's high-profile and highly-selective "Vanities" section (September 2009).5Opened her first martial arts studio at the age of sixteen, Win Kai Martial Arts, which quickly expanded to three successful branches in New York and Toronto.6Holds a 3rd-Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, a 2nd-Degree Black Belt in Karate, and is a licensed bodyguard.7Her brother Adam is a Canadian soldier fighting in Afghanistan.8Got kicked out of summer camp for "reckless behavior" when she was 14.9Won silver medals at the Canadian National Tae Kwon Do finals.10Studied acting at New York's Studio.

Pictures

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacterGeostorm2017post-productionOliviaThe Dark Tower2017post-productionLaurie ChambersVikings2013-2017TV SeriesLagerthaStripped2016/IShortMargaret DuprePerson of Interest2015TV SeriesFrankie WellsVikings: Athelstan's Journal2015TV SeriesLagerthaThe Art of the Steal2013LolaTransporter: The Series2012TV SeriesDarcy DanielsA Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III2012IvanaStand Up Guys2012OxanaChildren of the Air2012ShortSamantha ThomasNikita2011TV SeriesKellyThe Glades2011TV SeriesValerie DormanBat $#*! Crazy2011GirlfriendBones2010-2011TV SeriesHannah BurleyChoose2011/IIFiona WagnerNight and Day2010JulyLove & Other Drugs2010'Lisa'Radio Free Albemuth2010Rachel BradyThe Gates2010TV SeriesKat RussoKillers2010VivianTranced2010CleoLaw & Order: Criminal Intent2002-2009TV SeriesCarrie Conlon / Karyn BarrettCold Souls2009SvetaCSI: Crime Scene Investigation2009TV SeriesMaureen MartinAmusement2008TabithaLaw & Order2008TV SeriesSarah ShipleyLaw Dogs2007TV MovieLisa BennettWhen Nietzsche Wept2007Lou SalomeHouse M.D.2007TV SeriesEveTipping Point2007TV MovieNina PattersonKiss Me Again2006ChaliceCriminal Minds2006TV SeriesMaggie LoweFailure to Launch2006MelissaCloud 92006Olga13 Graves2006TV MovieAmyCSI: NY2005TV SeriesLisa KayHellraiser: Hellworld2005VideoChelseaTrump Unauthorized2005TV MovieIvana TrumpOur Time Is Up2004ShortWaifGoing the Distance2004TrishCSI: Miami2004TV SeriesNicole HarjoSatan's Little Helper2004Jenna Whooly50 First Dates2004Young Woman10-8: Officers on Duty2003TV SeriesLucy JohnsonWild Card2003TV SeriesKendall1-800-Missing2003TV SeriesJulie SnynerOz2003TV SeriesLiesel RobsonWhat Alice Found2003JulieTwo Weeks Notice2002TiffanyDaddy's Little Girl2002ShortFabled2002LizTracker2002TV SeriesLauraSmoking Herb2002MarciaScreech Owls2001TV SeriesBrianna StylesBiohazardous2001JenniferRelic Hunter2000TV SeriesRoselynStudent Bodies1999-2000TV SeriesHolly BensonPSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal1999TV SeriesSuzie

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacterA Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III2012performer: "Águas de Março"

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacterTicket to Hellworld: A Behind-the-Scenes Look2005Video short behind-the-scenes footage

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacterThe Red Booth2017TV SeriesHerself - GuestWGN Morning News2016TV SeriesHerselfIMDb at San Diego Comic-Con2016TV SeriesHerselfVikings: Season 3 - Guide to the Gods2015Video documentary shortHerselfVikings: Season 4 - Guide to the Gods2015Video documentary shortHerselfBELLOmag Presents: A Conversation with Katheryn Winnick2015TV MovieHerself - GuestToday2015TV SeriesHerselfLast Call with Carson Daly2015TV SeriesHerself - GuestConnecticut Style2015TV SeriesHerselfSidewalks Entertainment2015TV SeriesHerself - GuestIMDb: What to Watch2015TV Series documentaryHerselfRachael Ray2014TV SeriesHerselfVikings: Birth of the Vikings2013Video documentary shortHerselfThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson2013TV SeriesHerself - GuestMSN Exclusives2012TV SeriesHerself (2013)Ticket to Hellworld: A Behind-the-Scenes Look2005Video shortHerselfThe It Factor2002TV SeriesHerself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacterVikings: Athelstan's Journal2015TV SeriesLagertha

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie2012Best Female PerformanceBeverly Hills Film FestivalBest ActressChildren of the Air (2012)2002Short Film AwardNew York International Independent Film & Video FestivalBest ActressDaddy's Little Girl (2002)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie2015Critics' Choice TV AwardCritics Choice Television AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesVikings (2013)2015Golden Maple AwardsGolden Maple AwardsBest Actress in a TV Series Broadcasted in the USVikings (2013)2015WIN AwardWomen's Image Network AwardsActress Drama SeriesVikings (2013)2014Canadian Screen AwardCanadian Screen Awards, CABest Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic RoleVikings (2013)2014Canadian Screen AwardGemini AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic RoleVikings (2013)2014WIN AwardWomen's Image Network AwardsActress Drama SeriesVikings (2013)2009Gotham Independent Film AwardGotham AwardsBest Ensemble PerformanceCold Souls (2009)

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