Katherine "Katie" Chang (born May 3, 1995) is an American former actress. She is known for her roles as Rebecca Ahn in The Bling Ring (2013) and Maddie Kim in Pantheon (2022).[1] Since retiring from acting, Chang has worked at Framestore.[2]
In 2013, Chang earned praise for her portrayal of Rebecca Ahn, the leader of the title group in the satirical crime film The Bling Ring. Rolling Stone described her as "mesmerizing"[7] while the Chicago Tribune called her a "performer of serious promise".[8] Director Sofia Coppola explained her choice of casting such a "fresh face" in a lead role, saying, "There's sort of a naturalness, as opposed to having worked a lot, being kid actors."[9] Also in 2013, Chang starred in the comedy film A Birder's Guide to Everything.[10] She then had supporting roles in Anesthesia[11] and The Outcasts.[12] In 2022, Chang starred as the voice of Maddie in the critically acclaimed AMC+ animated series Pantheon, a performance that Variety (magazine) called "profoundly human."[13] She recorded the first season in 2020 and the second season in 2021 before officially retiring from professional acting.[14]
Post-acting
Since the fall of 2022, Chang has worked in post-production operations at Framestore.[15] In 2024, she married David Morris.[16]
