Katherine Moennig was born on December 29, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She became known for her role as Shane McCutcheon in the television series The L Word, which began in 2004 and depicted the lives of a group of LGBTQ+ women in Los Angeles.
Moennig's portrayal of Shane, a hairstylist, was well received and made her an LGBTQ+ icon. She has since appeared in various TV shows and films, including a recurring role in Ray Donovan.
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