Amanda Schull

Amanda Schull is an American actress and former professional ballet dancer best known for her film debut in “Center Stage” and her television roles in “12 Monkeys” and “Suits.” Born on 26 August 1978 in Honolulu, Hawaii, she trained as a dancer from a young age and attended Indiana University Bloomington on a ballet scholarship.

After being cast straight out of her dance training as Jody Sawyer in the ballet film “Center Stage” (2000), Schull joined the San Francisco Ballet’s corps de ballet, dancing professionally until 2006 before turning fully to acting.

She built a steady screen career through recurring and guest roles, including Meredith Sorenson on “Pretty Little Liars,” before landing the lead role of Dr. Cassandra Railly in the time-travel series “12 Monkeys” (2015–2018).

On “Suits,” Schull played the ambitious associate Katrina Bennett, a recurring role from 2013 that grew into a series-regular part in the show’s final two seasons, and she became a familiar face to the drama’s large audience.

Her background in classical ballet has informed her disciplined, precise approach to performance, and she has spoken about the transition from the rigours of professional dance to acting.

The streaming success of “Suits” long after its finale brought renewed visibility to her work on the series, introducing Katrina Bennett to new viewers around the world.

With a career bridging elite ballet and mainstream television, Schull has established herself as a versatile performer, and she continues to take on roles across film and television while balancing family life.

Her path from the ballet studios of Hawaii and the professional stage to steady work in film and television is unusual among screen actors, and she often credits the discipline of dance for her approach to her craft. Schull remains best known to “Suits” fans as Katrina Bennett, but her varied filmography reflects a career built on adaptability and quiet consistency across genres.