Katherine Langford
Actress from '13 Reasons Why'
Born
April 29th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Australia
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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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