Biography
Kim was born on August 21, 1956, in Liverpool, England.
She is a Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress, her
extensive acting career has spanned film, stage and
television. Kim has recently received worldwide critical
acclaim for her portrayal of the super sexy Samantha
Jones, in the HBO hit series "Sex and the City".
Before her first birthday, Kim emigrated to Canada
with her parents Dennis and Shane. Kim was raised on
Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada. At the
age of 11, Kim returned to Great Britain and studied
at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Graduating
from the London Academy, she moved to New York City
by herself at the age of 16 to attend the American Academy
of Dramatic Arts.
After Kim's graduation, film director Otto Preminger
signed her to a 5 year film contract. A year later,
Universal Studios bought out that contract and Kim became
one of the last participants of the Universal Contract
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Kim Cattrall
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While under contract at Universal, Kim guest starred
in numerous television series, which eventually led
to starring roles opposite Jack Lemmon in his Academy
Award nominated performance in "Tribute" and
her Lead Actress Genie nomination and the Canadian Oscars
for her performance in "Ticket to Heaven".
Kim has starred in a host of blockbuster films, including
"Police Academy 1", "Porky's", "Mannequin",
"Masquerade", "Star Trek 6: The Undiscovered
Country", John Carpenter's "Big Trouble in
Little China" opposite Kurt Russell, and with Tom
Hanks in Brian De Palma's "Bonfire Of TheVanities".
Her performance as Jamie in the independent feature
"Live Nude Girls" earned her rave reviews
at numerous Film Festivals. |
When not working in film or television, Kim has been
on the stage starring in many critically acclaimed productions.
Kim made her Broadway debut opposite Ian Mckellen in
the National Theater's production of Chekhov's "Wild
Honey". She has also stared in Moliere's "The
Misanthrope", Strindberg's "Miss Julie",
Anton Chekhov's "Three Sister's", and Arthur
Miller's "A View From The Bridge". Fans have
been able to see the personal side of Kim in the Lifetime
television segment "Intimate Portrait: Kim Cattrall".
Kim is known to be a keen skier and has attended a
number of celebrity ski events. Outside of films Kim
is an advocate for senior citizens and is passionate
about short-story writing. She and her husband, Mark
Levinson, make their home in New York. |
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