About
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.
Filmography
God of Frogs2026 · Eve
A Gettysburg Christmas2023 · Caroline
Meet the Killer Parents2023 · Miriam
Anniversary Nightmare2019 · Barbara
His Master's Voice2018 · Camille
Groomzilla2018 · Olivia
Valentina's Wedding2018 · Melanie Tate
Amelia 2.02017 · Dr. Ellen Beckett
Chicanery2017 · Billie Endicott
A Christmas Truce2015 · Helena
108 Stitches2014 · President Jennine Wormer Pratt
Battledogs2013 · Dr. Ellen Gordon
Red Faction: Origins2011 · The Matriarch
National Lampoon's Snatched2011 · Diane
The Last Song2010 · Susan Blakelee
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan2009 · Ellen Tigh
Last Chance Cafe2006 · Hallie Boyer
Knights of the South Bronx2005 · Pat
Confession2005 · Detective Robin Mallory
School of Life2005 · Elli Warner