About
Katherine Sian Moennig is an American actor best known for her role as Shane McCutcheon on The L Word. She also gained recognition for her role as Jake Pratt on Young Americans. Moennig played Lena in the Showtime series Ray Donovan and had a recurring role on Grown-ish. She reprised her role as Shane McCutcheon in The L Word: Generation Q. Moennig currently hosts the podcast PANTS with Leisha Hailey.
Career Timeline
Young Americans Role
Moennig stars as Jake Pratt in the television series Young Americans.
The L Word Breakthrough
Moennig gains widespread recognition as Shane McCutcheon on The L Word.
Ray Donovan Role
Moennig plays Lena in the Showtime series Ray Donovan.
The L Word: Generation Q
Moennig reprises her role as Shane McCutcheon in The L Word: Generation Q.
Co-Hosts 'PANTS' Podcast
Katherine co-hosts the podcast PANTS with Leisha Hailey.
Active Acting and Podcasting
Moennig remains active in television and continues podcasting.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026