Our Buckle Bunny
Katie Cleary
Born and raised as an only child by her mom on the North Shore of Chicago, our
Buckle Bunny Katie Cleary knew she wanted to be an actress at a very early age and
her mother’s encouragement was only one attribute that the single mom bestowed on
Katie. “My strength, confidence and drive comes from my mom,” says Katie, “if it
weren’t for her hard work, love and unending support, I wouldn’t have had the e
confidence to move to Los Angeles and pursue my dreams and a career in acting and
modeling.”
Katie’s first big
television hit
Next Top Model”
while still in
that she landed a
NBC’s hit show,
hosted by Howie
was model #11 for
Katie is an
camera host with
the TV Guide,
Now, and the
break came from the
show, “America’s
with host Tyra Banks
college. Shortly after
modeling role on
“Deal or No Deal”
Mandel, where she
over four years.
accomplished on
credits that include
Channel, E!, News
travel show, “Get
Out”, on HDTV.
Katie’s career
landing roles in
Break Up”, Lake
Man 2”. Her TV
and she has
New York”,
of Engagement”,
Class” and many
continues to grow.
began to explode
films including, “The
House” and “Iron
credits grew as well
appeared in “CSI:
“Entourage”, “Rules
“Chuck”, “Working
more. Her resume
Always an animal lover, Katie began early on in her life to advocate for all animals
including the wild mustangs. Katie has helped to find homes for hundreds of abused
and abandoned animals. She has volunteered her time at numerous animal sanctuaries
and rescues including Tippi Hendren’s, Shambala: a sanctuary for exotic, big cats and
the Wild Life Way Station.
Fotographs courtesy of Harrison Funk. Copyright 2014 Harrison Funk. All rights reserved.