Katherine Langford

Actress from '13 Reasons Why'

Katherine Langford - Actress from '13 Reasons Why'
Born

April 29th, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Australia

Links & References

An Australian actress rose to prominence through the role of Hannah Baker in the Netflix series '13 Reasons Why'. This role garnered critical acclaim and established a significant fan base. Other notable works include performances in the film 'Love, Simon' and the series 'Cursed'. Langford has demonstrated a strong on-screen presence and versatility in various genres.

Portrayed Hannah Baker in '13 Reasons Why'

Appeared in 'Love, Simon'

Starred in 'Cursed'

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