Nicole Kang (born June 30, 1993) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Mary Hamilton in the superhero series Batwoman and Lynn Lieser in the thriller series You.
Early life Kang attended business school in Ohio, where she took theatre as an elective. During her studies, a teacher told her that she was "allowed to want to do this", with regard to pursuing an acting career. As a result, she stole her parents' credit card for an application to New York University where she then auditioned, leaving her father's contact information. Whilst on holiday in Korea, her father received her acceptance letter.
Career Kang made her on-screen debut in the thriller series You playing the recurring role of Lynn Lieser. She has also made appearances in the comedy drama series Orange is the New Black and the drama series The Code. Her first role came playing Mary Hamilton and Poison Ivy in the superhero series Batwoman. She also played Bev in Swallow which was her first major film role.
Personal life Kang, along with actress Midori Francis, set up the Asian We Stand collective, providing talks and speeches for professors nationwide, to spread awareness and understanding of the increase in hate crime towards Asian Americans, in the US.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2017 ABC-Disney Discovers: New York Talent Showcase Girl Short 2019 The Social Ones Jane Zap 2019 Swallow Bev 2020 Ten Minutes To Midnight Sienna 2021 Cheyenne Cheyenne Short 2025 In Media Res Kat 2025 Lo Sguardo Trinity Short 2026 The Dark Wyoming Josie Short 2026 Just Wait Alyssa Short 2026 Jack and Jane Jane Short
Television Year Title Role Notes 2018 You Lynn Leiser 10 episodes 2019 The Code Seo-Yun Episode; 1st Civ Div 2019 The Feels Cline 2 episodes 2019 Orange Is the New Black Kiki 2 episodes 2019 Two Sentence Horror Stories Hana Episode; Gentleman 2019 Instinct Stephanie Episode; Go Figure 2020 Acting for a Cause Maria Episode; Twelfth Night 2021 For Entertainment Purposes Only Lula Episode; The Fool 2019-2022 Batwoman Mary Hamilton 50 episodes 2025 Barbie Mysteries MC D-DUB 3 episodes
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