# Kate Lyn Sheil > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kate_Lyn_Sheil > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kate_Lyn_Sheil.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Lyn_Sheil > Source revision: 1351905649 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) American actress (born 1985) Not to be confused with [Kate Sheil](/source/Kate_Sheil). Kate Lyn Sheil Sheil in 2016 Born (1985-06-13) June 13, 1985 (age 41) Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. Alma mater New York University (BFA) Occupation Actress Years active 2007–present Spouse Kyle Mooney ​ (m. 2021)​ Children 1 **Kate Lyn Sheil** (born June 13, 1985)[1] is an American actress. She has had roles in [independent films](/source/Independent_films) like *[You're Next](/source/You're_Next)*, *[V/H/S](/source/V%2FH%2FS)*, *[The Color Wheel](/source/The_Color_Wheel)*, *[The Sacrament](/source/The_Sacrament_(2013_film))*, and the Netflix series *[House of Cards](/source/House_of_Cards_(American_TV_series))*.[2] ## Early life Sheil was born and raised in [Jersey City, New Jersey](/source/Jersey_City%2C_New_Jersey).[3] She studied at [New York University](/source/New_York_University)'s [Tisch School of the Arts](/source/Tisch_School_of_the_Arts), graduating in 2006 with a B.F.A. in acting. She also studied acting at the [Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute](/source/Lee_Strasberg_Theatre_and_Film_Institute).[4][5][6] ## Career In 2016, after her film *[Kate Plays Christine](/source/Kate_Plays_Christine)* premiered at the [Sundance Film Festival](/source/Sundance_Film_Festival), she was dubbed "the Meryl Streep of the micro-budget film community" by *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)*.[7] In 2020, Sheil starred in *[She Dies Tomorrow](/source/She_Dies_Tomorrow)* directed by [Amy Seimetz](/source/Amy_Seimetz), which was initially set to premiere at [South by Southwest](/source/South_by_Southwest) in March 2020; however, the festival was scrapped due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic). The film was released by [Neon](/source/Neon_(distributor)) via [video on demand](/source/Video_on_demand) on August 7, 2020.[8][9] In 2023, Sheil starred in *[The Seeding](/source/The_Seeding)* directed by [Barnaby Clay](/source/Barnaby_Clay), which premiered at the [Tribeca Film Festival](/source/Tribeca_Film_Festival) in June 2023.[10] ## Personal life Sheil has been married to comedian [Kyle Mooney](/source/Kyle_Mooney) since 2021.[11] When interviewed for the newsletter *Perfectly Imperfect* in December 2023, Mooney revealed he and Sheil had welcomed a daughter.[12] ## Filmography ### Film Year Title Role Notes 2007 Aliens Lisa Short film 2009 Knife Point Anna Impolex Katie 2010 Gabi on the Roof in July Dory SkyDiver (Instructional Video #4: Preparation for Mission) Kate Lyn Sheil 2011 The Zone Kate Happy Life Leslie Silver Bullets Claire Green Genevieve The Color Wheel Julia You're Next Talia Cat Scratch Fever Mary Ellen Catching Up at Rock Bottom Sara Short film 2012 The Comedy Waitress V/H/S Girl Segment: "Second Honeymoon" Sun Don't Shine Crystal Somebody Up There Likes Me Ex-Wife The Unspeakable Act Madeleine First Winter Kate 2013 Pollywogs Sarah Hellaware Lexie The Apocalypse Kate Short film The Sacrament Sarah 2014 Listen Up Philip Nancy Empire Builder Jenny The Heart Machine Virginia Super Sleuths Sally Blue Frankenfrass Short film Young Bodies Heal Quickly Sister Helberger in Paradise Nora Short film Thanksgiving Kate The Hardest Word Hannah Short film 2015 Queen of Earth Michelle Kiss Kiss Fingerbang Alison Short film A Wonderful Cloud Katelyn Tears of God Ida Equals Kate Men Go To Battle Josephine Small Octopus Olivia Short film 2016 Kate Plays Christine Self Documentary Buster's Mal Heart Marty Children Heidi Short film 2017 Golden Exits Patient Brigsby Bear Nina and Arielle Smiles Thank You for Your Service[13] Bell Radio Mary Mary 2018 Mountain Rest Frankie 2019 The Sound of Silence Nancy Lost Holiday Margaret White Echo Carla Short film 2020 She Dies Tomorrow Amy 2021 Kendra and Beth Beth 2023 The Seeding Alina 2023 Jamojaya ### Television Year Title Role Notes 2012 American Experience Harriet Beecher Stowe TV series documentary 2013 The Traditions Michaela TV series 2014–2015, 2017 House of Cards Lisa Williams Recurring role 2016 The Girlfriend Experience Avery Suhr 3 episodes 2016–2017 Outcast Allison Barnes 11 episodes 2017–2019 Easy Annie's Roommate 2 episodes 2018–2019 High Maintenance Jules 4 episodes 2019–2021 City on a Hill Tara Sheehan 2 episodes 2023 Swarm Cricket Episode: "Running Scared" ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Kate Lyn Sheil"](https://www.allmovie.com/artist/kate-lyn-sheil-p636947). *[AllMovie](/source/AllMovie)*. Retrieved June 18, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Erbland, Kate (February 21, 2014). ["You Should Know 'House of Cards' Actress Kate Lyn Sheil"](https://filmschoolrejects.com/you-should-know-house-of-cards-actress-kate-lyn-sheil-a3328959e471/). *FilmSchoolRejects.com*. Retrieved January 8, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Kate Lyn Sheil #selfieinterview - Verge List: Sundance 2016"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmVqxklCn5s). *Verge TV*. January 17, 2016. Retrieved June 19, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Tinkham, Chris (April 26, 2013). ["Kate Lyn Sheil: The Reluctant Professional"](http://www.undertheradarmag.com/interviews/kate_lyn_sheil_the_reluctant_professional/). *Under the Radar*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Aquino, Tara (March 17, 2014). ["Playing Pretend With Kate Lyn Sheil"](http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2014/03/kate-lyn-sheil-the-heart-machine). *Complex.com*. Complex Media Inc. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["*Silver Bullets* press kit"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170305010752/http://www.joeswanberg.com/silverbullets/SilverBulletsPressKit.pdf) (PDF). *JoeSwanberg.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.joeswanberg.com/silverbullets/SilverBulletsPressKit.pdf) (PDF) on March 5, 2017. Retrieved June 5, 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["12 Breakout Stars From Sundance 2016: Kate Lyn Sheil"](https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/lists/12-breakout-stars-from-sundance-2016-20160129/kate-lyn-sheil-kate-plays-christine-20160129#ixzz3zxk0Tqmo). *Rolling Stone*. 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Ray-Ramos, Dino (January 15, 2020). ["SXSW Sets Judd Apatow's 'The King Of Staten Island' As Opening-Night Film, Unveils Features And Episodics Lineups"](https://deadline.com/2020/01/sxsw-judd-apatow-the-king-of-staten-island-pete-davidson-film-lineup-1202830681/). *Deadline Hollywood*. Retrieved July 23, 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Stewart, John (July 8, 2020). ["Stylistic Thriller 'She Dies Tomorrow' Sets Drive-In Release Date"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200708162846/https://theslanted.com/2020/07/41512/she-dies-tomorrow-thriller-amy-seimetz-drive-ins/). *The Slanted*. Archived from [the original](https://www.theslanted.com/2020/07/41512/she-dies-tomorrow-thriller-amy-seimetz-drive-ins/) on July 8, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["The Seeding"](https://tribecafilm.com/films/seeding-2023). *Tribeca Film*. June 11, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Highland Park Ebell Club Wedding || Kyle + Kate"](https://theshalomimaginative.com/highland-park-ebell-club-wedding/). July 26, 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["#393: Kyle Mooney"](https://www.perfectlyimperfect.fyi/p/393-kyle-mooney). December 7, 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Bernardi, Tommy (March 25, 2016). ["LSTFI Alumni Miles Teller and Kate Lyn Sheil Share the Screen in *Thank You For Your Service*"](http://newyork.methodactingstrasberg.com/blog/alumni-news/lstfi-alumni-miles-teller-kate-lyn-sheil-share-screen-thank-service/). *MethodActingStrasberg.com*. Retrieved April 3, 2016. ## Further reading Interviews: - [Zachary Wigon, John Gallagher, Jr. and Kate Lyn Sheil on Intimacy, the Internet and The Heart Machine](http://filmmakermagazine.com/84957-zachary-wigon-john-gallagher-jr-and-kate-lyn-sheil-on-intimacy-the-internet-and-the-heart-machine/) - [Kate Lyn Sheil's Video Past and Neftlix Future](http://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/kate-lyn-sheil/) - [SXSW 2014 Interview: John Gallagher Jr. & Kate Lyn Sheil on The Heart Machine](https://web.archive.org/web/20150402162245/http://www.craveonline.com/film/interviews/660613-sxsw-2014-interview-john-gallagher-jr-kate-lyn-sheil-on-the-heart-machine) - [Modern Romance and Skype Sex: An Interview with Kate Lyn Sheil](https://www.popmatters.com/feature/188159-modern-romance-skype-sex-an-interview-with-kate-lyn-sheil/) ## External links - [Kate Lyn Sheil](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3338354/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier)) Authority control databases VIAF GND WorldCat This article about a United States film and television actor born in the 1980s is a stub. 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