Kate French

Kate Lauren French (born September 23, 1984) is an American actress and model. She is perhaps best known for her role as Niki Stevens on The L Word and Lead actress in a small budget American Supernatural horror movie Echoes (2014 film).

Early life

Kate Lauren French was born in Flemington, New Jersey. Her mother, Joan Gocha, was a model with Ford modeling agency. Her father, William Robinson "Rob" French, was also a model. French spent her childhood years in South Kingstown, Rhode Island and Lambertville, New Jersey. Her family then moved to New York where they settled in Quogue on Long Island. Her mother later married fashion photographer Jim Reiher, who has represented the United States in aerobatics. French attended Westhampton Beach High School where she was a member of the track and field team. She has a younger brother, Scott, as well as a younger half-brother, Hunter, from her mother's remarriage.

Career