Photograph by: Ruth Crafer
Kathryn Akin
Gender: Female
Height: 5'5" (165cm)
Eyes: Brown
Build: Medium
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Hair Length: Mid Length
Voice Quality: Warm
Voice Character: Engaging
Playing Ages: 46-50, 51-55, 56-60
Playing Roles: Eastern European, Hispanic, Latin American, Mediterranean, White
Nearest City: London
Memberships: Equity, American Equity, Canadian Equity, ACTRA, AmericanActorsUK
Profile:

Recent UK film/TV: DAY OUT starring Sebastian Croft (Heartstopper) for the NFTS which was nominated for the BAFTA International Student Film of the Year plus recent high profile feature films including a scene with Margot Robbie in BARBIE and appearances in DISNEY’S SNOW WHITE and MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (also sang on soundtrack). Recent TV includes AIR CRASH CONFIDENTIAL for Discovery TV.
Recent UK theatre: the final workshop for the National Theatre Studio / Citizens Theatre of SMALL ACTS OF LOVE about Lockerbie and also PAVAROTTI for Take Two productions directed by Michael Gracey (Greatest Showman). Nominated for an Offie in June 2023 as ‘Anne’ in A BRIEF LIST… (Finborough Theatre), ‘Mrs Schroeder’ in ANYONE CAN WHISTLE (Southwark Playhouse) and ‘Tara’ in NORMALITY (Other Place Studio).
Recent work as a voiceover artist includes many AAA videogames, audiobooks for Audible, drama podcasts for the Big Finish and others and a feature length animation.

As ‘Stephanie’ in DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY at The Charing Cross Theatre in 2017 Kathryn was called 'powerful' (Independent) and 'poignant' (Mail on Sunday).

She has played both featured or supporting roles in many West End productions and leading roles in both plays and musicals at well known regional theatres all around the UK as well as at midscale theatres in London. She has multiple BBC and CBC TV and Radio credits as well as extensive experience in voice over work with high profile video game roles such as Assassins Creeds, Battlefield 2048, Surge 2 and Dead by Daylight to name a few.

Kathryn also works in Canada where she was nominated for the 2016 MyTheatre Award for THE IMMIGRANT in Toronto and for the 2013 Sterling, the Betty Mitchell and the Calgary Critics Awards for her critically acclaimed performance as ‘Diana’ in NEXT TO NORMAL in Alberta, also acclaimed in a smaller Toronto production at the Tarragon Theatre in 2012 and 2013. Kathryn played 'Cora' one of the main roles in the Canadian premiere of CALENDAR GIRLS for Mirvish at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto in 2011 and has extensive Canadian theatre credits at mainstages such as the Shaw Festival, YPT, The Grand Theatre, the NAC and more.

Contact: Direct or through my agent
E-mail: Kathrynakin01@gmail.com
Website: View Website
Theatrical Agent:Morwenna Preston Management
Voiceover Agent: Shining Voices
Home Voice Over Studio: Yes

recent performances

Voiceover
Every Last One- Audiobook Narrator (Audible)
Voiceover
SAVE HER LIFE- Audiobook Narrator
Video Game
Battlefield 6
Film
DAY OUT- NFTS (directing) long listed for BAFTA Student Film of the Year
Film
DAY OUT- NFTS (Directing) long listed for BAFTA Student Film of the Year
Film
Disney’s Snow White, Ensemble
Voiceover
Unknown 9- Out of Sight drama podcast (Apple,Spotify), Season 3 ep 5, Dr Sybil Atkinson
Video Game
The Bazaar- SIDE / Tempo, Dead By Daylight- SIDE/ Behaviour Interactive, Lightyear Frontier- SIDE/ Frame Break
Theatre
Small Acts of Love (Workshop) National Theatre Studio / Citizens Theatre
Film
DAY OUT- NFTS (Directing) long listed for the BAFTA Student Film of the Year- Aunt Martha DISNEY’S SNOW WHITE- Ensemble BARBIE- doctor's receptionist in the final scene opposite Margot Robbie
Voiceover
Drama podcasts for UNKNOWN 9-OUT OF SIGHT, THE BIG FINISH and WIRELESS THEATRE