Katherine Elizabeth Vernon(born 1961) is a Canadian-born American actress. She is known for her roles as Lorraine Prescott on the CBS primetime soap opera Falcon Crest (from 1984–1985), the stuck-up and popular Benny Hanson in the comedy film Pretty in Pink (1986), Sophia in the 1992 Spike Lee film, Malcolm X, and Ellen Tigh in the 2004 Syfy series Battlestar Galactica.
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Kate is married to Chuck Negron, an American singer-songwriter. They are blessed with one child, a daughter named Annabelle Negron.
Kate Vernon’s big break came when she was chosen to play Lorraine Prescott in the third season of the CBS prime-time soap opera “Falcon Crest”, which ran from 1984 to 1985. The series showcased her outstanding acting skills, which led to more serious roles.
In 1986, she played Benny Hanson in the teen romantic comedy-drama film “Pretty In Pink”, written by John Hughes and directed by Howard Deutch, a film which eventually acquired a cult following.