Kate Vernon

Katherine Elizabeth Vernon (born April 21, 1961) is a Canadian-born American actress. She is known for her roles as Lorraine Prescott on the CBS Primetime soap opera Falcon Crest (from 1984–1985), the stuck-up and popular Benny Hanson in the comedy film Pretty in Pink (1986), Sophia in the 1992 Spike Lee film, Malcolm X, and Ellen Tigh in the 2004 Syfy series Battlestar Galactica.

Kate Vernon is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 33 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes I Will Find You (2026), His Master's Voice (2018), Valentina's Wedding (2018), The Last Song (2010), School of Life (2005), Largo Winch (2001), Malcolm X (1992), Banter (1986). The recorded credits span 1981 to 2026, including 7 movies and 26 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.