Branka Katić ( sr-cyr, Бранка Катић; born 20 January 1970) is a Serbian

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known for appearing in the films ''

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'' and '' Public Enemies'', and the TV series ''

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''.

Career

Katić debuted in the film ''Nije lako sa muškarcima'' when she was 14 years old. She was a student of the Academy of Dramatic Art, and received instruction from actor

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. She appeared in theatre in

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and

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. Her film appearances include ''

'', '' In July'' and '' Public Enemies''. Her television work includes playing Tatiana Taylor, the second wife of Barry Taylor, in ''

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''; Ana, Bill Henrickson's fourth wife for a brief period on the

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series ''

''; Charlotte Kaletta in the TV miniseries '' Anne Frank: The Whole Story''; Nika Marx, the producer's wife in the episode " The Prince's Bride" of ''

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''; and as a prostitute in an episode of ''

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''.

Personal life

Katić is married to

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and

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. They have two sons: Louis and Joe.

Filmography

External links

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Branka Katić, Džoni Dep i Džon Dilindžer
MTS Mondo, 28 February 2008

at the Fanpix
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at the Filmbug

at the Standard
Interview with Branka katic about Johnny Depp
at the Zvezde 1970 births Living people Actresses from Belgrade 20th-century Serbian actresses 21st-century Serbian actresses Serbian film actresses Serbian television actresses Serbian child actresses Yugoslav child actresses {{Serbia-actor-stub