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Catherine Jane Sutherland (born 24 October 1974) is an Australian-American actress. She is known for her portrayal of Kat Hillard, the second Pink Power Ranger and later, the Pink Zeo Ranger and the first Pink Turbo Ranger in the Power Rangers television series.
Key Information
Sutherland also appeared in the 2000 film The Cell, which cut out her speaking part for the theatrical release.
Career
[edit]Sutherland joined the cast of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers partway through its third season, replacing Amy Jo Johnson's character Kimberly Hart as the bearer of the title of Pink Ranger. Sutherland as Kat remained a member of the cast during the fourth season Power Rangers Zeo, the film Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie, and the fifth season Power Rangers Turbo until she left the cast mid-season and was replaced by Patricia Ja Lee as Cassie Chan. Sutherland has said that Turbo was her favourite season to work on.[3]
Sutherland also provided voice over work for some minor characters such as in the Power Rangers Wild Force episode "Forever Red". Sutherland has also appeared with other former cast members at fan conventions.[4][5][6]
Sutherland also appeared in the 2000 film The Cell, which cut out her speaking part for the theatrical release. She had received the role after appearing on the Australian reality show Dream Factory. She also appeared in an advertising campaign for Rice Krispies cereal in the United States.
In 2017, she was cast in the short film The Order alongside many Power Rangers alumni.[7][8][9][10]
In 2018, she returned to the role of Kat Hillard for an episode of Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel entitled “Dimensions in Danger”, which celebrated the franchise's 25th anniversary. Sutherland also returned in a 30th-anniversary special titled Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, which was released on Netflix in 2023.[11]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie | Katherine "Kat" Hillard / Pink Turbo Ranger | |
| 2000 | The Cell | Anne Marie Vicksey | |
| 2023 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always | Katherine "Kat" Hillard / The second Pink Ranger | Television film |
TV
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers | Katherine "Kat" Hillard / The Pink Ranger | Recurring role (season 3) |
| 1996 | Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers | Main role | |
| 1996 | Neighbours | Receptionist / Sharon Phillips | 2 episodes |
| 1996 | Sweet Valley High | Ginger | Episode: "One Big Mesa" |
| 1996 | Power Rangers Zeo | Katherine "Kat" Hillard / Pink Zeo Ranger | Main role |
| 1997 | Power Rangers Turbo | Katherine "Kat" Hillard / Pink Turbo Ranger | |
| 1998 | State Coroner | Reporter | Episode: "On Thin Ice" |
| 1999 | Power Rangers: The Lost Episode | Katherine Hillard | Special episode (archival footage) |
| 2000 | The Dream Factory[12] | Herself | |
| 2001 | Power Rangers Time Force | Dana Mitchell/Lightspeed Rescue Pink Ranger (voice) | Episode: "Time For Lightspeed," uncredited |
| 2002 | Power Rangers Wild Force | Tezzla (voice) | Episode: "Forever Red" |
| 2015 | Class Dismissed[13] | Catherine | 2 Episodes |
| 2018 | Power Rangers Ninja Steel | Katherine 'Kat' Hillard as Pink Turbo Ranger | Episode: "Dimensions in Danger"; Credited as Cat Chilson |
Video game
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Pitfall 3D: Beyond the Jungle | Mira (voice) |
References
[edit]- ^ "Actors In Spandex". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ "Catherine Sutherland Bio". 5 June 1997. Archived from the original on 5 June 1997.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "EPISODE 61: INTERVIEW WITH CATHERINE SUTHERLAND". 15 May 1997. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
- ^ "Archives". Archived from the original on 7 March 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ The Morning Call (16 November 2014). "Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura on Star Trek, dazzles at Great Allentown Comic Con - The Morning Call". themorningcall.com. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Original Red Ranger joins other 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' at Florida Supercon in Miami". miamiherald. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "The Order film 2017 on henshinjustice.com". Archived from the original on 22 October 2016.
- ^ Jefferson, Corey (19 May 2016). "'The Order,' Cast Entirely With Former Power Rangers, Is Basically 'Power Rangers: Civil War'".
- ^ "A Dream Team Of Former Power Rangers Assemble For A Dark New Action Movie 'The Order'". ScienceFiction.com. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "The Power Rangers are Back in "The Order" - Ace of Geeks". 18 May 2016. Archived from the original on 22 October 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ "More Classic POWER RANGERS Cast Members Confirmed for the 30th Anniversary Special". GeekTyrant. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ "The Dream Factory (2000 TV Movie) - Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ "Class Dismissed - Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
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Catherine Sutherland
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Early life and education
Childhood and family background
Catherine Sutherland was born on October 24, 1974, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She is the daughter of Pam and Charlie Sutherland.[12][2][13] As an Australian national, she spent her formative years in Sydney, where her family provided a stable environment during her childhood and adolescence. Growing up in Sydney, Sutherland displayed an early affinity for the performing arts, beginning ballet training at the age of five.[14] This initial exposure to dance marked the start of her personal development in creative expression, fostering discipline and stage presence well before any formal professional pursuits. Her pre-teen and adolescent years focused on personal growth through such activities, shaping her foundational interests without involvement in modeling or acting at that stage.Performing arts training
During her teenage years in Australia, Catherine Sutherland pursued formal performing arts training at McDonald College of Performing Arts in Sydney, where she balanced academic studies with specialized instruction starting at age 14.[15][14][16] Her training began with a focus on dance, building foundational skills in movement and performance, before expanding to include singing and piano lessons that honed her musical abilities.[3][4] Sutherland has described herself as having a lifelong passion for the performing arts, engaging in amateur performances and hobbies from a young age that cultivated her talents prior to this structured education.[16][17][4] This comprehensive preparation at the college equipped her with the versatile skills necessary for a professional career in the field.[3][15]Acting career
Entry into modeling and early roles
After completing her performing arts training in Sydney, Catherine Sutherland began her professional career in modeling, signing with an agency that facilitated opportunities in both modeling and acting.[3][5] Her modeling agency, recognizing her theater experience from school, started submitting her for acting roles, leading to initial work in Australian commercials and small on-camera appearances, though specific credits from this period remain limited.[14][4] In the mid-1990s, Sutherland relocated from Sydney to Los Angeles to pursue broader opportunities, where she was soon cast in an international production.[5][4] During the audition process, she performed a required 30-second martial arts routine by improvising movements drawn from her dance background, despite lacking formal training in the discipline; this helped secure the role, after which she received stunt training.[4]Power Rangers roles and breakthrough
Catherine Sutherland was cast as Katherine "Kat" Hillard in the third season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1995–1996), replacing Amy Jo Johnson in the role of the Pink Ranger.[2] Originally a model and actress in Sydney, Australia, Sutherland was scouted and relocated to Los Angeles specifically for the part, marking her breakthrough into American television.[2] Introduced as a gymnast and new student at Angel Grove High, Kat's debut storyline positioned her as a complex antagonist, brainwashed by the villain Rita Repulsa to infiltrate the Rangers.[18] Kat's character arc unfolded over a nine-episode span in season 3, beginning with her transformation into the cat-like monster Katastrophe in the two-part episode "A Ranger Catastrophe," where she serves as Rita's spy and nearly defeats the team.[18] After breaking free from the spell with the Rangers' help, she redeems herself by rescuing the original Pink Ranger, Kimberly Hart, from captivity, earning the Pink Ranger powers as Kimberly departs for the 1996 Pan Global Games.[18] This redemption narrative highlighted themes of forgiveness and growth, with Kat evolving from a reluctant villain to a loyal hero and developing a romantic relationship with Tommy Oliver, the White Ranger, which became a central dynamic in later seasons.[19] Sutherland reprised the role across multiple series, portraying the Pink Zeo Ranger in Power Rangers Zeo (1996), the Pink Turbo Ranger in Power Rangers Turbo (1997).[2] She also starred as Kat in the theatrical film Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997), where the team transitions to Turbo powers to battle the evil Divatox. The role propelled Sutherland to stardom within the Power Rangers fandom, establishing her as a fan favorite due to Kat's multifaceted journey and strong on-screen chemistry with co-stars.[20] This popularity has sustained her involvement in the franchise's legacy, including frequent appearances at conventions like Power Morphicon and C2E2, where she connects with generations of fans.[21] In 2023, Sutherland returned as Kat for the 30th-anniversary Netflix special Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, reuniting with original cast members to mentor a new generation of Rangers amid a threat from Robo-Rita.[22]Post-Power Rangers film and television work
Following her tenure on the Power Rangers franchise, which concluded in 1997, Catherine Sutherland pursued a range of live-action roles in film and television, aiming to expand beyond youth-targeted content into more mature narratives. In the late 1990s, she made select guest appearances on American television series. One such role was Ginger, a rival cheerleader, in the episode "One Big Mesa" of Sweet Valley High (1996).[23] Sutherland's film work during this period included supporting parts in several productions. She portrayed Carla, a friend navigating sudden wealth, in the independent comedy Money Buys Happiness (1999), directed by Andy Landers.[24] The year 2000 marked Sutherland's involvement in two notable projects. She played a nurse in the ABC television adaptation of Nevil Shute's post-apocalyptic novel On the Beach (2000), directed by Russell Mulcahy and featuring Armand Assante.[25] Additionally, she took on the role of Anne Marie Vicksey, a colleague of the protagonist, in the psychological thriller The Cell (2000), directed by Tarsem Singh and starring Jennifer Lopez.[26] Sutherland continued with a small part in the Western action film Texas Rangers (2001), directed by Steve Miner and led by James Van Der Beek.[27] Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Sutherland's on-screen appearances in film and television diminished, with her selecting fewer projects amid a shift toward other professional endeavors, such as modeling and fitness training.[5]Voice acting and recent projects
Sutherland began her voice acting career in the late 1990s, providing the voice for Mira, a key character in the video game Pitfall 3D: Beyond the Jungle released in 1998.[28] She continued contributing to the Power Rangers franchise through voice work, including the role of Tezzla, a villainous racer in Power Rangers Wild Force in 2002.[29] Sutherland also voiced characters such as Katastrophe, her monstrous alter ego from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and the Shadow Pink Turbo Ranger in related media.[30][31] These roles highlighted her versatility in animation and game voiceovers tied to the franchise. In recent years, Sutherland has expanded into writing and self-publishing, releasing her first children's book, The Boy with the Heart on His Sleeve, in 2021, which explores themes of emotional awareness and kindness through an illustrated story.[32] She began pursuing creative writing in the 2010s as part of her evolving artistic interests.[4] Sutherland appeared in the web series Class Dismissed in 2016, portraying a character inspired by her Power Rangers legacy in two episodes.[33] She maintains an active presence in voice artistry for various projects and continues to engage with fans through convention appearances, which she has attended regularly since the early 2000s at events like Power Morphicon and GalaxyCon.[11][34] In interviews, she often reflects on her career trajectory, emphasizing the enduring impact of her Power Rangers roles and her shift toward creative endeavors.[35]Personal life
Marriage and family
Catherine Sutherland married actor Daniel Chilson on January 1, 2002.[36] The couple has two children: a daughter born in 2006 and a son born in 2008.[5][13] Sutherland has described her family life as central to her personal fulfillment, emphasizing her active role as a mother who prioritizes nurturing her children alongside her professional commitments.[3] She drew inspiration from her youngest son for her debut children's book, The Boy with the Heart on His Sleeve, which explores themes of empathy and emotional openness through a young boy's perspective.[10] In interviews, she has expressed gratitude for the ability to balance her acting career and writing projects with being a dedicated wife and parent, noting the joys and challenges of raising teenagers while maintaining creative pursuits.[3]Relocation and current pursuits
Sutherland relocated from her native Australia to Los Angeles in 1995 to take on the role of Katherine "Kat" Hillard in the third season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, marking the beginning of her extensive career in American entertainment.[2] Born and raised in Sydney, she had been working as a model and actress there prior to the opportunity that brought her to the United States.[5] After nearly three decades in California, Sutherland and her family moved to Franklin, Tennessee, in July 2022, drawn by the area's serene environment and strong sense of community, which she has described as feeling like "home."[3] This relocation provided a welcome shift from the fast-paced life of Los Angeles, allowing her to prioritize family stability alongside her professional commitments.[3] In Tennessee, Sutherland balances family responsibilities with selective creative endeavors, including co-hosting the faith-based podcast Grace Begins alongside Cathy Cardenas, where they explore stories of resilience and personal growth through guests' life experiences.[37] She actively engages in local community efforts, such as co-hosting the 2024 "Hammers & High Heels" fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County, supporting affordable housing initiatives.[38] As she entered her 50s in October 2024, Sutherland reflected on her journey with gratitude, noting appreciation for the diverse experiences that have shaped her Australian-American dual identity and the meaningful connections formed across continents.[39]Filmography
Films
Catherine Sutherland's film credits include the following, presented chronologically:| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie | Katherine 'Kat' Hillard / Pink Turbo Ranger[2] |
| 1999 | Money Buys Happiness | Carla[2] |
| 2000 | The Cell | Anne Marie Vicksey[2] |
| 2001 | Texas Rangers | One of the Rangers & Outlaws (uncredited)[2] |
Television
Catherine Sutherland's television work spans live-action series and specials, with her most prominent roles in the Power Rangers franchise alongside select guest spots in Australian and American shows.[2]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1996 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers | Katherine "Kat" Hillard / Pink Ranger | Season 3 (17 episodes); introduced as the second Pink Ranger.[2] |
| 1996 | Neighbours | Receptionist / Sharon Phillips | 2 episodes.[2] |
| 1996 | Sweet Valley High | Ginger | 1 episode: "One Big Mesa".[23] |
| 1996 | Power Rangers Zeo | Katherine "Kat" Hillard / Pink Zeo Ranger | Main role (50 episodes).[2] |
| 1997 | Power Rangers Turbo | Katherine "Kat" Hillard / Pink Turbo Ranger | Main role (45 episodes).[2] |
| 1997–1998 | State Coroner | Reporter | 1 episode: "On Thin Ice". |
| 1999 | The Jack Bull | Uncredited | TV movie.[2] |
| 2000 | On the Beach | Nurse | TV miniseries.[2] |
| 2000 | The Dream Factory | Herself | Australian reality TV special following aspiring artists.[40] |
| 2000 | The Man from Snowy River | Guest role | 1 episode. |
| 2006 | Close to Home | Sara | 1 episode. |
| 2006 | The O.C. | Billy | 1 episode. |
| 2009 | Monk | Amanda | 1 episode. |
| 2015 | Class Dismissed | Catherine | 2 episodes. Guest appearance in web series.[2] |
| 2018 | Power Rangers Ninja Steel | Katherine 'Kat' Hillard / Pink Turbo Ranger | 1 episode: "Dimensions in Danger". |
| 2023 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always | Katherine "Kat" Hillard / Pink Ranger | Netflix reunion special.[2] |