
Kate Hardie was born on April 26, 1969 in the UK as Kate Louise Oddie, the daughter of comedian and wildlife presenter Bill Oddie. She is an actress and writer, known for Mona Lisa (1986), The Krays (1990) and Cry Freedom (1987). She was previously married to fashion photographer Rankin and they have a child together. In 2023, Hardie published her first novel, This Is Where We Live, and announced her retirement from acting.

Jack & Sarah
1995 · as Pamela

Croupier
1998 · as Bella

I Am Dina
2002 · as Stine

The Krays
1990 · as Frances

Revolution
1985 · as Carrie

Mona Lisa
1986 · as Cathy

Cry Freedom
1987 · as Jane Woods

Runners
1983 · as Rachel Lindsay

Safe
1993 · as Kaz

Tree of Hands
1989 · as Carol

Number One
1985 · as Sue

Melancholia
1989 · as Rachel Lanham Franck

Open Fire
1994 · as Sue Stephens

Under the Sun
1992 · as Ellie

A Small Dance
1991 · as Donna Matkin

Beyond Reason
1995 · as Pvt. Susan Christie

The Announcement
2000 · as Helen

The Spirit of '45
2013 · as Reader (voice)