Catherine Keener

Catherine Ann Keener, the esteemed actress of Lebanese and English, Scottish, and German descent, is an illustrious figure in her community. She is best known for her quirky roles in independent films, such as Being John Malkovich (1999) and Capote (2005), as well as mainstream films, such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005). Prior to her rise to fame, she began her career as a casting director in New York City. Her brother, Dermot Mulroney, is also a celebrated actor, having been discovered at Northwestern University by a Hollywood talent agent 28 years ago. He is a classically trained cellist who began playing in Alexandria, Virginia's public school system when he was 7 years old. Dermot's son, Kieran Mulroney, is an actor and writer known for Power Rangers (2017), Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) and Gettysburg (1993). Lastly, Catherine's sister, Elizabeth Keener, is an actress and producer, known for Friends with Money (2006), The L Word (2004) and Ticket to the Circus (2012). The esteemed Keener family is a dynasty of remarkable talent and grace, with each member bringing their own unique gifts to the entertainment world.