Personal info
Known for
Actor
Gender
Female
Birthday
14 December
Location
England, United Kingdom
Edit pageNatascha McElhone
Biography
Natascha McElhone (born 14 December 1969) is a British actress known for her work in film, television, and theatre. She gained international recognition through roles in major Hollywood films and popular television series.
Early Life and Education
Natascha McElhone was born in Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom. She trained as an actress at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, where she developed her stage and screen acting skills.
Career
Film
McElhone gained early recognition for her roles in films such as The Truman Show, starring Jim Carrey, where she played Lauren/Sylvia. She later appeared in Ronin, alongside Robert De Niro, and the science fiction drama Solaris with George Clooney.
Television
In television, she is widely known for her role as Karen van der Beek in the drama series Californication, starring David Duchovny.
She later portrayed Alexandra Reid in the political drama Designated Survivor, alongside Kiefer Sutherland.
McElhone also appeared in the science-fiction series Halo, based on the popular Halo series, where she played Dr. Catherine Halsey.
Personal Life
Natascha McElhone was married to plastic surgeon Martin Kelly until he died in 2008. The couple had three children. She later wrote a memoir reflecting on this difficult period of her life.
