Day-to-day life in a Pittsburgh hospital might not sound like the foundations for a global TV phenomenon but The Pitt has proven the simpler the better. Katherine is a fan-favourite as The Pitt's compassionate charge nurse Dana Evans.
But it's not just Katherine who's become a familiar face onscreen. Viewers will perhaps recognise son Henry and will surely know her famous ex, read on for more about the celebrity family
© Getty ImagesHenry Hopper appeared in several films through the 2010s
Henry Hopper
Katharine's son Henry was born on 11 September 1990. He is best known for roles in Restless (2011), Yosemite (2015) with James Franco and The Color of Time (2012) with Mila Kunis. He has previously opened up about his relationship to father Dennis Hopper, saying: “I relate to him like a friend who’s been around 50 or 60 years more than me.”
In recent years, Henry has largely stepped away from Hollywood and only has two credited roles since 2017. But, according to his IMDb, he is set to take part in Snapshot, a movie starring Danny Trejo.
© Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesDennis Hopper was Katherine's first husband and father to son Henry
Marriage to Dennis Hopper
Katherine met actor Dennis Hopper in the late '80s and the couple tied the knot in the early 1990. After welcoming son Henry, they divorced two years later in 1992.
Katherine has since remarried and is currently living happily with husband Grant Show who has appeared on shows like Melrose Place and Dynasty.
© WireImageKatherine is a former ballerina and star actress on acclaimed drama The Pitt
Who is Katherine LaNasa
Katherine LaNasa was born in New Orleans in 1966 and toured professionally as a teenager with Salt Lake City Ballet West and the Armitage troupe. Her notable early roles include TV series Three Sisters, the Jude Law feature Alfie and Judging Amy.
She is married to fellow actor Grant Show with whom she shares daughter Eloise McCue Show, born 5 March 2014.
© Getty ImagesThe Pitt has become a TV phenomenon with fans falling for the hard-working staff of the Pennsylvania hospital
Success on The Pitt
The Pitt has been a great success with audiences and has helped spotlight Katherine's talents, earning her a Primetime Emmy in 2025 for Best Supporting Actress and Critics Choice Award in 2026 for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
The Pittsburgh-based drama follows the challenges faced by modern healthcare workers in the US through the workers at a modern-day Pennsylvania hospital. Katherine's co-stars include Noah Wyle, Taylor Dearden and Shawn Hatosy.
