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Katee Sackhoff

Katee Sackhoff is an American actor known for playing Kara “Starbuck” Thrace in Battlestar Galactica.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Katee Sackhoff is an American actor best known for playing Kara “Starbuck” Thrace in Battlestar Galactica. She has also appeared in Longmire, Another Life, and The Mandalorian, and has voiced Bo-Katan Kryze in Star Wars animation and live-action. Born in Portland, Oregon, she began her career in 1998 and has since become a prominent figure in science fiction television.

Early life

Katee Sackhoff was born Kathryn Ann Sackhoff in Portland, Oregon. Public biographical listings identify her as an American actor and place her career start in 1998.

Breakthrough roles

Her most widely known role is Kara “Starbuck” Thrace in Battlestar Galactica, which brought her major recognition and a Saturn Award in 2006. She later became widely known for Longmire and Another Life.

Star Wars work

Sackhoff voiced Bo-Katan Kryze in Star Wars animation, including The Clone Wars and Rebels, and later played the character in live-action in The Mandalorian.

Personal life

Biographical sources list her as married to Robin Gadsby since 2021. Some sources also describe her as a producer.

Key facts

  • Katee Sackhoff is best known for playing Kara “Starbuck” Thrace in Battlestar Galactica.
  • She won a Saturn Award in 2006 for Best Actress on Television for Battlestar Galactica.
  • She portrayed Vic Moretti in Longmire and Niko Breckenridge in Another Life.
  • She voiced and later portrayed Bo-Katan Kryze in Star Wars animation and The Mandalorian.
  • She was born in Portland, Oregon, and is an American actor.
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Canadian context

Katee Sackhoff has relevance for Canadian readers through her work in internationally distributed television and streaming series, including The Mandalorian and Battlestar Galactica, both widely watched in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Katee Sackhoff?
Katee Sackhoff is an American actor known for Battlestar Galactica, Longmire, Another Life, and The Mandalorian.
What is Katee Sackhoff’s birth name?
Her birth name is Kathryn Ann Sackhoff.
What is Katee Sackhoff best known for?
She is best known for playing Kara “Starbuck” Thrace in Battlestar Galactica.
Has Katee Sackhoff won any major awards?
She won a Saturn Award in 2006 for Best Actress on Television for Battlestar Galactica.
Which Star Wars character did she play?
She voiced and later portrayed Bo-Katan Kryze.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katee_Sackhoff
    Supports: Best-known role as Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace and Saturn Award in 2006.
  2. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katee_Sackhoff
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, nationality, profession, and notable roles.
  3. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/katee-sackhoff/bio/3030204080/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, profession, and career facts.
  4. Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katee_Sackhoff
    Supports: Born date, years active, spouse, and major roles including Bo-Katan Kryze.