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Katherine McNamara

Katherine McNamara

Actor, also producer · Born November 22, 1995 (30) · Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Katherine Grace McNamara (born November 22, 1995) is an American actress and singer. She portrayed Clary Fray on the 2016–2019 supernatural drama series Shadowhunters, receiving a Teen Choice Award and a People's Choice Award for her work. In 2022, she starred in the western action series Walker: Independence as Abby Walker, which earned her a Critics Choice Super Award for Best Actress in an Action Series nomination.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 22, 1995 (30)
From
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
52 on MovieCove · 69 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Up 1% in 30 days

What are Katherine McNamara's films like?

Across their 26 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 21st percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 30th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Crime3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 36th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Thriller2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 16th percentile
: browse their Thriller movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
39%
Self
25%
Morality
25%
Society
5%
Survival
3%
Ideas
2%
Power
1%
Family bonds9 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship7 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age6 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception4 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 22 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 13 · Serious 6 · Dark 3

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 17 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 7 · Charged 13 · Intense 2

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 12 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 13 · Some laughs 8 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 12 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 13 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 7 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

12 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 7 of 12 analyzed roles.

Hero
7 of 12
Ally
3 of 12
Trickster
1 of 12
Shadow
1 of 12
Show the 12 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
15
Hopeful
10
Joyful
6
Dread
6
Thrilling
5
Other
23

How their films linger

Feel-good10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet9
  • Ambiguous9

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Katherine McNamara's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 42 of their 52 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Katherine McNamara's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

69 credits, 52 with a MovieCove page; 5 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Christmas Uncorked (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • True Justice: Eye for an Eye(2026)

    as Casey Barlowe

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Coyotes(2025)

    as Kat

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Montana Mavericks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Heather

  • The Queen's Jewels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Lala

  • High Ground(2025)

    as Cassie Becker

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Jade(2025)

    as Layla

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Air Force One Down(2024)

    as Agent Allison Miles

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • True Justice: Family Ties(2024)

    as Casey Barlowe

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Fool's Paradise(2023)

    as Terry

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Sugar(2022)

    as Chloe

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • The Adventures of Bunny Bravo(2022)

    as Cat

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dance Dads (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Kassie Goodhart

  • Walker: Independence(2022)

    Show 13 episodes · as Abby Walker

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • Love, Classified(2022)

    as Taylor Bloom

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Untitled Horror Movie(2021)

    Executive Producer · as Chrissy

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Finding You(2020)

    as Taylor Risdale

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Trust(2021)

    as Amy

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • The Stand(2020)

    Show 6 episodes · as Julie Lawry

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all shows

  • Kappa Kappa Die (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Charise

  • Spirit Riding Free: Spirit of Christmas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Sally Jessup (voice)

  • Batwoman(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Mia Smoak

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all shows

  • Assimilate(2019)

    as Hannah

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Happy Together(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Sara

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Maze Runner: The Death Cure(2018)

    as Sonya

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Charlotte(2017)

    as Mary (segment "Get Off My Porch")

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?(2016)

    as Sandy Keely

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Natural Selection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Paige Thomas

  • Indiscretion(2016)

    as Lizzy Simon

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Little Savages(2016)

    as Tiffany

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Shadowhunters(2016)

    Show 55 episodes · as Clary Fray

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Supergirl(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Mia Smoak / Blackstar

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • R.L. Stine's Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls(2015)

    as Lilith

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Grinder(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Ginger

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all shows

  • Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials(2015)

    as Sonya

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • A Sort of Homecoming(2015)

    as Rosa Conti

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • A Wife's Nightmare(2014)

    as Jackie

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn(2014)

    as Becky Thatcher

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • The Flash(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Mia Queen / Green Arrow · as Mia Smoak

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Happyland(2014)

    Show 8 episodes · as Harper Munroe

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Contest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Sarah O'Malley

  • The Thundermans(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Tara Campbell

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • The Fosters(2013)

    Show 3 episodes · as Kat

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Girl Vs. Monster(2012)

    as Myra

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Arrow(2012)

    Show 10 episodes · as Maya / Blackster · as Mia Smoak · as Mia Smoak / Blackstar

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Last Ounce of Courage(2012)

    as Homeless Lady at Mission

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Transformers: Rescue Bots(2011)

    Show 6 episodes · as Priscilla Pynch (voice)

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Touch(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Evie Woods

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • New Year's Eve(2011)

    as Lily Bowman

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Sam Steele and the Crystal Chalice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Emma Marsh

  • Jessie(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bryn Breitbart

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all shows

  • Unforgettable(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Young Carrie Wells

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • Kickin' It(2011)

    Show 3 episodes · as Claire

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • Workaholics(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Haley

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Last Will(2011)

    as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Sam Steele and the Junior Detective Agency (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Emma Marsh

  • The Junior Spy Agency (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Emma Marsh

  • R.L. Stine's the Haunting Hour(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Jodanna

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Get Off My Porch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Mary

  • Drop Dead Diva(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Ann Logan

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Glee(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Bunhead #1

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Matchmaker Mary(2008)

    as Mary Carver

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Angela Ward / Tangerine

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Jasmine

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • And Love Knocked (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Emily

  • Cheap AF (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Samaritan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Carly

  • True Justice 3: Lost Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Casey Barlowe

  • White (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Sam Swatek

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 69 titles, 64 of them dated from 1999 to 2026; peak year 2025.

Biggest box office

Finding You (2020)

$3.3M worldwide

Highest rated

Love, Classified (2022)

Midcredits 64th

Most popular right now

Shadowhunters (2016)

Film career

19992026

Peak 2025 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 13 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting69 of 69: 68 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score37thProducing1 of 69: 0 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1990s1 · acting2000s4 · acting2010s39 · acting2020s20 · 20 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 10% of 20 roles
111621

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Katherine McNamara's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 27th percentile, the median of all 29; across their 22 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 28th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Approval · how many liked their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Reach · how many have seen their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Midcredits score across 52 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th19
  • Below 25th17

Shape of the crowd

27 of their 52 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic7
  • Crowd Pleaser11
  • Mixed27

Most divisive · actor

The Adventures of Bunny Bravo (2022)

99th percentile spread · 54% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Fosters (2013)

Midcredits 85th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 46/100 in their films, across 20 reviewed titles; fans 68, detractors 30. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Katherine McNamara's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 5 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 31 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles20–50 · median 35 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 31 · mildMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 30 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 31 · mildMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Katherine McNamara work with?

People who share at least 2 of Katherine McNamara's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; James Bamford shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Producers