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My Take
Kathryn Newton is one of those rare actors who genuinely keeps you on your toes — she went from playing a precocious kid on Gary Unmarried to holding her own opposite Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman in Big Little Lies, and that kind of range at such a young age is no small thing. What really gets me, though, is that she's also a serious competitive golfer, which isn't a quirky celebrity hobby — she actually competed at a high level as a junior. Born in Orlando in 1997, she somehow carved out a legit double career before most people figure out what they want for lunch. Her turn in Freaky (2020) showed she can do horror-comedy with real physical commitment, and landing the lead in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania proved the industry sees her as a genuine franchise player. I'm genuinely curious where she takes it from here.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kathryn Newton
- Name (Japanese)
- キャスリン・ニュートン
- Reading
- きゃすりん・にゅーとん
- Born
- February 8, 1997 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- Orlando, Florida, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / golfer
2. Background
- High school
- Notre Dame High School
Awards & achievements
- Young Artist Awards
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kathryn Newton born?
Born February 8, 1997 (age 29).
Where is Kathryn Newton from?
Kathryn Newton is from Orlando, Florida, United States.
What does Kathryn Newton do?
Kathryn Newton works as television actor, film actor, actor, golfer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.