Kathryn Ann Sackhoff (born April 8, 1980 in Portland, Oregon), better known as Katee Sackhoff, is an American actress best known for playing Captain Kara "Starbuck" Thrace on the Sci Fi Channel television program Battlestar Galactica. In 2004 she was nominated for a Saturn Award in the "Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series" category for her work in the Battlestar Galactica miniseries. In May 2006, she won the Saturn Award for the same role.
Has an older brother.
Father Dennis is a land developer.
Mother Mary is a coordinator for an English as a Second Language program.
Has a tattoo of a Japanese symbol for "choice." Also has a crucifix on her left shoulder blade and and a Latin phrase on her right arm that means "public property".
Has 2 dogs, one named "Meatball" and a newly adopted puppy she named "Nelly B" after her character on "Education of Max Bickford, The" (2001).
Her "Battlestar Galactica" (2004) co-star Tricia Helfer is one of her best friends.
Practices yoga regularly and goes on 10-mile runs every Sunday.
Decided to quit smoking when she received fan mail from little girls saying they wanted to be like 'Starbuck' when they grew up.
Her dog Meatball posed with her in a photo-shoot by photographer Frank Veronsky.
Was a waitress at the Saddle Ranch Chop House before she got her big break.
Briefly attended Santa Monica College before she quit to focus on acting.
Was required to sign a non-disclosure agreement regarding the final episodes of the third season of "Battlestar Galactica" in order to preserve the secrecy regarding the fate of her character.
Was featured in Entertainment Weekly's '100 Stars We Love Right Now' (2007).
