Katie Chang

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Katie Chang
Born
Katherine Chang

(1995-05-03) May 3, 1995 (age 30)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater Northwestern University
Years active2011–2023

Katherine "Katie" Chang (born May 3, 1995) is an American former actress. She is known for her roles as Rebecca Ahn in The Bling Ring (2013) and Maddie Kim in Pantheon (2022). [1]

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Early life

Chang was born in Chicago and raised in Winnetka, Illinois. Her paternal grandfather was of Korean descent, while the rest of her ancestry is Irish and German. [2] She was trained at the Wilmette Theatre's Actors Training Center. [1] Chang graduated from New Trier High School in 2013 and matriculated at Columbia University that fall. [3] In 2015, she transferred to Northwestern University. [4] Chang graduated from Northwestern in 2017 with a degree in film. [5]

Acting career

In 2013, Chang earned praise for her portrayal of Rebecca Ahn, the leader of the title group in the satirical crime film The Bling Ring . Rolling Stone described her as "mesmerizing" [6] while the Chicago Tribune called her a "performer of serious promise". [7] Director Sofia Coppola explained her choice of casting such a "fresh face" in a lead role, saying, "There's sort of a naturalness, as opposed to having worked a lot, being kid actors." [8] Also in 2013, Chang starred in the comedy film A Birder's Guide to Everything . [9] She then had supporting roles in Anesthesia [10] and The Outcasts . [11] In 2022, Chang starred as the voice of Maddie in the critically acclaimed AMC+ animated series Pantheon , a performance that Variety called "profoundly human." [12] She recorded the first season in 2020 and the second season in 2021 before officially retiring from professional acting.[ citation needed ]

Post-acting

Since the fall of 2022, Chang has worked in post-production operations for Framestore. [13] [ better source needed ] In 2024, she married David Morris. [14]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011CUTEeGRLFiona MaloShort film
2013 The Bling Ring Rebecca Ahn
A Birder's Guide to Everything Ellen Reeves
2015 Anesthesia Amy
2016ImperfectionsMiranda
2017 The Outcasts Claire Connors
Fatal CrossingMarcy
2018Canal StreetElizabeth Chu
All The Little Things We KillCarol
2019 Daniel Isn't Real Barista
I Want CandyJasmineShort film
2020InstaPsychoAva
A Handful of RustSimoneShort film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021 9-1-1: Lone Star EliseEpisode: "2100°"
2022–2023 Pantheon Maddie KimVoice role [15]

Producer

YearTitleNotes
2021ScrewedWeb series (5 episodes)

References

  1. 1 2 Pais, Matt (June 22, 2013). "Video/Q&A: Winnetka native 'Bling Ring' star Katie Chang". RedEye Chicago.
  2. ↑ "'The Bling Ring' Star Katie Chang is a Triple Threat: Young, Talented and Mature". Mochi Magazine. Archived from the original on 2018-07-23. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  3. ↑ "Winnetka's Katie Chang settling into school, acting life". Chicago Tribune . March 19, 2014. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Winnetkan lands role in MTV comedy pilot". Winnetka Current. November 12, 2015. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Video: Recent Grad Chat: Business, Education, and the Arts: Weinberg College - Northwestern University". weinberg.northwestern.edu. Archived from the original on 2024-12-18. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  6. ↑ Travers, Peter. "The Bling Ring". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  7. ↑ Phillips, Michael (June 20, 2013). "Bling Ring a bright, breezy film with a message'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  8. ↑ Baron, Zach (June 5, 2013). "Stealing Fame". The New York Times . Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  9. ↑ Michel, Brett. "Star of 'Bling Ring' nothing like the character she plays". Patriot Ledger . Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  10. ↑ Ford, Rebecca (November 18, 2013). "'Bling Ring' Star Joins Indie 'Anesthesia'". The Hollywood Reporter .
  11. ↑ McNary, Dave (May 13, 2014). "Cannes: Victoria Justice Starring in High-School Comedy". Variety .
  12. ↑ Framke, Caroline (August 31, 2022). "Animated Drama 'Pantheon' Brings Sci-Fi Nightmare to Vivid Life: TV Review". Variety .
  13. ↑ "Episode 49 - Ellen Boss (Episode 17 Summer REWIND!)". Spotify.
  14. ↑ "Katie Chang-Morris". Instagram.
  15. ↑ Thorne, Will (2020-08-07). "Daniel Dae Kim, Katie Chang and Scoot McNairy Board AMC Animated Drama 'Pantheon'". Variety. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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