Katie Cassidy

A member of the entertainment industry's aristocracy.

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Age37

Full NameKatherine Evelyn Anita Cassidy

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Biography

She is the illustrious Katie Cassidy, heiress of the renowned Cassidy dynasty, born on the 25th of November 1986 in Los Angeles, California. From an early age she was exposed to the world of show business, with her father, David Cassidy, an acclaimed pop star of the 1970s, and her family of illustrious relatives, including uncles Shaun, Patrick and Ryan Cassidy, sons of her grandfather Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones, and grandmother Evelyn Ward. Throughout her childhood, Katie was a diligent student, studying piano, guitar and singing, and taking dancing and acting lessons, and eventually becoming a cheerleader for the California Flyers. After graduating from Calabasas High School in 2005, she was accepted to 'Tisch' at NYU and was offered her first role as "Dee Dee" one month later, launching her career as a successful actress. Katie's astute ambition, combined with the influence of her family and her early exposure to show business, has elevated her to her current royal stature.

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Yes! Definitely. Katie Cassidy comes from the illustrious Cassidy family. They have fourteen celebrities in their family. With one hundred eighty-seven credited apperances in TV, film, and video.

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Family Tree

The Cassidy family stands apart as one of the most renowned and talented families of the entertainment industry. Their legacy began with Shirley Jones, formally trained in music and theatre arts since her youth. She rose to fame with her first film, Oklahoma! (1955), with her idol Gordon MacRae, and has since been lauded with an Academy Award. Her son, Shaun Cassidy, has since followed in her footsteps, writing and producing a number of hit television series, such as "American Gothic" and "Cold Case", while her other son, David Cassidy, has become a pop idol in the 70's. Jack Cassidy, her husband, was a worldly renowned Tony Award winning actor, and his eldest son, Patrick Cassidy, has since gone on to star in a number of popular television shows, such as "Smallville" and "Castle". Meanwhile, their daughter, Katie Cassidy, is a well-known actress, and her step-grandson, Beau Cassidy, is continuing the family's legacy as a singer, performer and songwriter. With such a bevy of talent, it is clear that the Cassidy family has firmly established their place in the entertainment industry.