Biography
American actress Kim Cattrall fell in love with Russian-speaking viewers mainly for her role as Samantha in the series “Sex and the City.” However, not all fans of the bright and talented blonde know that Kim Cattrall’s creative biography has many equally interesting roles.
Actress Kim Cattrall
Kim Victoria Cattrall was born in Widnes, near Liverpool, on August 21, 1956. The family of the future actress was not stellar: Kim’s mother was busy around the house, and her father worked at a construction site. When the girl was three months old, the Cattralls moved to Canada, choosing Vancouver as their new place of residence. And after 12 years, Kim’s parents decide to return to their native UK, and the family moves to London.
Kim Cattrall in her youth
In London, Kim, who surprised her relatives and teachers with her acting talent from early childhood, began studying at the Academy of Dramatic Art. The girl’s dream of a career in cinema turned out to be so strong that, having barely celebrated her 16th birthday, Cattrall went to New York and entered the American Theater Academy.
"Sex and the City"
In 1997, Kim Cattrall was cast to take part in the filming of the new HBO television project Sex and the City. The role in the cult television series created by producer Daren Star became the actress’s “calling card.” The series, which tells about different women with different characters and dissimilar destinies, surviving in a big city among fleeting hobbies and enchanting loves, has become a real hit.
Kim Cattrall in the series “Sex and the City” The main roles along with Kim Cattrall were played by Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis. Kim has reincarnated as the sensual, sexy Samantha, who constantly plunges headlong into love adventures. The script for the series is based on the story of the same name by writer Candace Bushnell. Kim Cattrall, who was loved by the audience, soon left the project. The reason for this was the actress’s inflated financial demands and strained relationship with Jessica Parker.
Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones The actress returned to the role of Samantha in 2008, when director Michael King invited her to take part in the filming of a feature film based on the series. The film tells about the meeting of the main characters four years after the events covered in the last season of the series (2004). In 2010, the melodrama “Sex and the City 2” was released, which once again assembled a star cast of ageless girls.
Movies
After studying at the academy, the aspiring actress immediately signs a five-year contract with Otto Preminger, a talented director. And already in 1975, the young beauty Cattrall received a role in the film “Rosebud”. Kim's performance impressed the film community so much that after some time, Universal Studios repurchased the contract with the aspiring actress. This is how Cattrall gets on television. Over the next four years, Kim could be seen in a variety of television projects, including the TV series Columbo.
Kim Cattrall in the TV series Columbo
In 1979, Kim returned to the big screen, playing the role of Dr. White in the film “The Incredible Hulk.” A year later, in 1980, Cattrall starred in the film “Reward” with Jack Lemmon. This film work even competed for an Oscar, but never received the coveted award. The first film work, after which the actress became truly recognizable and loved by the audience, was her role in “Police Academy”. There, Kim played Cadet Thomson.
Kim Cattrall in the movie "Police Academy"
It is worth noting that the actress never considered supporting roles beneath her dignity, and also tried not to refuse a single offer, sometimes acting in three or four films at the same time. Therefore, Kim Cattrall’s filmography expanded quickly: from 1985 to 1992, Kim played in more than 20 films. The most memorable of them were “City Boundaries”, “Big Trouble in Little China”, “Dummy”, “Crazy Honeymoon”, as well as the role of Valeris in the science fiction action film “Star Trek 6”. These films with Kim Cattrall are still loved by fans of the star.
In 1995, Kim Cattrall was invited to play a role in the series “The Outer Limits.” This is a fascinating sci-fi film about a team of professionals who are able to unravel even the most mysterious events. The next two years were marked by filming in the films “Invasion”, “Undead”, “Peter Benchley’s Creature” and the horror film “Jaws”.
Kim Cattrall in the episode "Witness for the Prosecution" of the series "Agatha Christie's Poirot"
In 1997, Kim was invited to participate in the filming of the series Sex and the City. The actress agrees, not knowing that the series is destined to become truly cult. This film story, telling about the life, feelings and experiences of four very different heroines, captivated women all over the world. Every girl could see herself in Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda or Samantha.
Kim Cattrall in the movie "Sex and the City"
Kim Cattrall got the role of the sexy beauty Samantha. The actress was perfectly suited for such an image thanks to her bright beauty and ideal parameters (Kim Cattrall’s height is 170 cm and her weight is about 60 kg). Kim's colleagues on the set of Sex and the City were Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis and Sarah Jessica Parker. The film itself was based on the book of the same name by Candace Bushnell. In addition to the series, two full-length films were released under the same name (in 2008 and 2010), telling about the further adventures of four friends.
Kim Cattrall - biography
Since the early eighties, American television has fallen into a protracted crisis.
Working there ceased to generate income, and Kim Cattrall rapidly retrained to work in big cinema. In 1980, the actress appeared on screen in the film “Reward.” She was accompanied by Jack Lemmon. The film turned out to be successful and was even nominated for an Oscar, but did not receive an award. The actress's next film work, the 1981 film Ticket to Heaven by Ralph Thomas, was positively received by critics and was awarded Canada's highest national film award, the Genie. A year later, Kim Cattrall brilliantly played the role of Miss Heniwell in the comedy teen film Porky's by Bob Clark. The frivolous teenage project brought together an extremely good cast: Dan Monahan, Mark Harrier, Roger Wilson starred in the film along with Kim. In 1984, director and screenwriter Hugh Wilson invited Kim to play the role of cadet Karen Thompson in the cult “Police Academy”. Since then, the actress has become recognizable and popular among American moviegoers. In 1985, Kim played major roles in three notable films at once: “Turk 182”, “City Boundaries”, “Robbery”. The next significant role of the increasingly popular actress is working alongside Kurt Russell in John Carpenter's melodramatic comedy Big Trouble in Little China. The plot, which describes a mysterious world located under the Chinatown of San Francisco, full of magic and magical transformations, brought the film a stunning success. In 1987, the actress played the main role of Emmy in Michael Gottlieb's mystical comedy film "Mannequin". Estelle Getty and Andrew McCarthy starred alongside Kim. The film was an incredible success among American viewers. Critics also spoke enthusiastically about the film. Kim Cattrall in the nineties
In the nineties, the actress literally did not disappear from movie screens.
Kim Cattrall constantly starred in several projects. If there were fewer than three films in which Kim worked at the same time, then the actress considered it a vacation. Kurt Russell In 1990, Kim played in the film “Crazy Honeymoon.” Another outstanding work of 1990 was Brian de Palma’s dramatic comedy “The Bonfire of the Vanities” based on the bestseller of the same name by T. Wolfe. In this film, Kim Cattrall played the role of Judy McCoy. The actress's filming partners were Tom Hanks, Melanie Griffith and Bruce Willis. In 1991, Kim played one of her most memorable roles. The role of Lieutenant Valeris in the action film “Star Trek 6. The Undiscovered Country” by Nicholas Meyer became the actress’s best role for many years. No less interesting, although not so memorable to the viewer, were the actress’s roles in the 1992 films “Miracle in the Virgin Wilderness”, “A Few Seconds”, “Additional Vision”. In 1993, Kim appeared in the films “Wild Palms” and “Double Suspicion.” Kim Cattrall in the series “Beyond the Possible”
In 1995, Kim Cattrall combines big cinema and filming in the series “Beyond the Possible”.
This series, which became one of the first sci-fi serial television projects, is still a huge success with viewers all over the world. The plot of the series follows a team investigating events that defy any reasonable explanation. Heroes constantly have to deal with phenomena such as cloning, time jumps, teleportation and crimes inexplicable from the point of view of human knowledge. In addition to the series, the actress participates in the filming of feature films. Kim Cattrall never refused supporting roles or episodic appearances, which is why in the nineties her “track record” included 6-7 films annually. In 1997, the actress took part in the filming of one of the episodes of the television series “Invasion”, and a year later she played the role of Doctor Amanda Mason in the television film “Peter Benchley’s Creature” - a “horror film” created by the famous “father” of the super popular horror film “Jaws”. The next notable film with the participation of the actress was released in 1998. The actress played the main role in the thriller-comedy “Undead” by Richard Elfman. The plot of the film tells about a secret society of vampires who have fun with crazy bloody bacchanalia in underground brothels. The outcome is unexpected - one group of vampires decides to destroy another... Kim Cattrall's work in the TV series "Sex and the City"
In 1997, Kim Cattrall was cast to participate in the filming of the new HBO television project "Sex and the City".
The role in the cult television series created by producer Daren Star became the actress’s “calling card.” The series, which tells about different women with different characters and dissimilar destinies, surviving in a big city among fleeting hobbies and enchanting loves, has become a real hit. The main roles were played by Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis along with Kim Cattrall. Kim has reincarnated as the sensual, sexy Samantha, who constantly plunges headlong into love adventures. The script for the series is based on the story of the same name by writer Candace Bushnell. Kim Cattrall, who was loved by the audience, soon left the project. The reason for this was the actress’s inflated financial demands and strained relationship with Jessica Parker. The actress returned to the role of Samantha in 2008, when director Michael King invited her to take part in the filming of a feature film based on the series. The film tells about the meeting of the main characters four years after the events covered in the last season of the series (2004). In 2010, the melodrama “Sex and the City 2” was released, which once again assembled a star cast of ageless girls. In addition to working on “Sex and the City,” Kim Cattrall continued to play in “big” movies. One of the most notable roles of the actress in independent cinema is the role of Jemmy in the art-house film “Naked Girls Uncut.” The film as a whole and Kim's performance received numerous rave reviews from critics, as well as several awards at independent film festivals. The actress’s remarkable transformation took place in 2004. Kim Cattrall played the role of Constance in the magnificent film “The Devil and Daniel Webster.” The role of Webster was played by Anthony Hopkins, and the film's director and producer Alec Baldwin played the role of Jabez Stone. Filming of the film was completed back in 2001, but for a number of reasons the show took place in Naples only in 2004. At first, the film was received coolly by critics, but later many experts changed their minds, putting the film on a par with the best films of the early 2000s. However, the film does not receive any awards. Theater and other activities
Kim Cattrall, having a classical theater education, could not help but participate in the theatrical life of the United States. In addition to working on television and in “big” cinema, the actress also appeared on the theater stage. The most successful were “A View from the Bridge” based on the drama by Arthur Miller, “Three Sisters” by Anton Chekhov, and “The Misanthrope” by Molière. At the Broadway theater, Kim Cattrall made her debut in the production of “Wild Honey” based on the works of Anton Chekhov. In 2006, the actress played at the Donmar Warehouse in London in the play “Cryptogram” based on the work of the same name by D. Mamet. A year later, Kim Cattrall brilliantly succeeded in the role of a paralyzed woman striving for death in the West End drama. In addition to the theater, the actress also tried her hand at melodic recitation (an audio collection of poems by Rupert Book) and dubbing for animated projects (The Simpsons, 2004). After completing work in the Sex and the City project, our today's heroine starred in several more films, and also successfully realized herself as a writer. In 2006, two books by the actress appeared on bookstore shelves: “Find Yourself” and “Dossier on Sexuality.”
Personal life
Kim Cattrall has been married three times. The actress's first boyfriend is Larry Davis. Kim and Larry did not live together for long; their marriage broke up less than a year after the wedding. In 1987, the actress married Andre Leeson, with whom she lived for two years and divorced in 1989. The third marriage turned out to be more durable - Kim Cattrall lived together with audio engineer Mark Levinson until 2004. Kim Cattrall is also known for her numerous short-term romances. At the age of twenty-five, the actress managed to briefly meet with the Prime Minister of Canada, Pierre Trudeau. At the beginning of the 2000s, Kim “lit up” in the press for her scandalous romances with Cuttino Mobley (2003) and the young chef Alan Wise, who was twenty years younger than Kim (2004-2005). Soon, Kim and Alan broke up with a big scandal - Kim cheated on Alan with actor Alexander Siddig (Julian Bashir from Star Trek 9). In 2007, Kim and Alan reconciled and even set a wedding day, but soon they quarreled again and broke up completely.
Personal life
Kim Cattrall's personal life was no less bright than her career. The actress was officially married three times. Kim's first husband was Larry Davis. This marriage, registered in 1977, had already broken up in 1979. The actress's next husband is Andre Leeson. The star divorced him in 1989. The third marriage turned out to be the most durable; Cattrall's chosen one was Mark Levinson, who worked as an audio engineer. Kim lived with him until 2004.
Kim Cattrall and Mark Levinson
Kim is credited with numerous affairs, including with Pierre Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister. Among the actress's lovers, Cuttino Mobley, Alan Wise, and actor Alexander Siddig were seen at different times. The star was also credited with a relationship with the artist Clifford Ross, but Kim denied the information about the affair.
Kim Cattrall and Clifford Ross
Despite the fact that Kim Cattrall never became a mother, the actress believes that children play an important role in life. However, every woman, in her opinion, has the right to independently decide whether to give birth to a child or not. For herself, Kim chose the second option and does not regret it at all.
Actress career
Kim Cattrall's film debut took place in 1975 in the film "Rosebud", after which Kim began to constantly participate in various television programs. Kim Cattrall's film career also did not stand still. From 1982 to 1997, she tirelessly replenished her creative treasury with both major and episodic roles in the films “The Incredible Hulk”, “Reward”, “Ticket to Heaven”, “Porky’s”, “Police Academy”, “City Limits”, “ Mannequin", "Heist", "Star Trek". Thanks to her participation in these films, Kim Cattrall became a recognizable Hollywood actress, but she was still far from star status. Real fame and recognition came to Kim in 1997 with an invitation to star in the television series Sex and the City, based on the book by journalist Candace Bushnell. The series became super popular around the world and received cult status, and the image of Samantha Jones, played by Cattrall, became an international symbol of female independence and sexuality. It was this role that brought Kim Cattrall true recognition, after which her career rapidly took off. She not only began to appear more and more often in highly successful films, such as Ice Princess, West End, Tiger Tail, My Boy Jack, but also became an official spokesperson for large international companies Pepsi and Nissan. In addition, in 2008, she played the role of Samantha, which made her famous, in the feature film “Sex and the City” based on the series, as well as in the second part, “Sex and the City 2” (2010). This only added to Kim's popularity. In addition to her film career, Kim Cattrall actively takes part in theatrical productions. Her theatrical repertoire includes the plays “View from the Bridge”, “Three Sisters”, “Cryptogram” and others. She also showed herself in the literary field, writing two books on the topic of sex - “Dossier of Sexuality” and “Find Yourself.”
Kim Cattrall now
After the series Sex and the City ended, Kim Cattrall continued filming. In addition, the actress proved the truth of the saying about talented people who are talented in everything by discovering herself as a writer. Kim Cattrall's books “Dossier on Sexuality” and “Find Yourself” were published in 2006 and instantly attracted the attention of fans of the actress.
In 2016, Kim Cattrall celebrated her 60th birthday. Social networks Instagram and Facebook circulated photos of Kim Cattrall dancing and flirting with guests. The bright blonde once again proved that age is a state of mind and in no case is a number on a driver’s license. There were even suggestions that Kim had a new young boyfriend next to her, but the actress did not comment on this information.
Kim Cattrall in 2017
Currently, Kim Cattrall is rumored to be busy filming her third feature film, Sex and the City. According to unconfirmed information, filming began in 2020, and the premiere of the film is scheduled for 2018. Fans can only hope that the four friends, who never grow old at heart, will meet again on screen.
Kim Cattrall Awards and Nominations
Victory
Golden Globe
- 2003 - Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series, Miniseries or Movie (for the TV series "Sex and the City") Screen Actors Guild
- 2001 - Outstanding Performance by a Group of Actors in a Comedy Series (for Sex and the City)
- 2003 - Outstanding Performance by a Group of Actors in a Comedy Series (for Sex and the City)
Nominations
Genie Award
- 1982 - Best Actress (for the film “Ticket to Heaven”)
Golden Globe
- 2000 - Best supporting actress in a series, mini-series or film for TV (for the television series “Sex and the City”)
- 2001 - Best supporting actress in a series, mini-series or film for TV (for the television series “Sex and the City”)
- 2004 - Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series, Miniseries or Movie (for the TV series "Sex and the City") Emmy Award (main)
- 2000 - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (for Sex and the City)
- 2003 - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (for Sex and the City)
Screen Actors Guild
- 2000 - Outstanding Performance by a Group of Actors in a Comedy Series (for Sex and the City)
- 2001 - Best Actress in a Comedy Series (for the television series "Sex and the City")
- 2002 - Best Actress in a Comedy Series (for the television series “Sex and the City”)
- 2002 - Outstanding Performance by a Group of Actors in a Comedy Series (for Sex and the City)
- 2004 - Outstanding Performance by a Group of Actors in a Comedy Series (for Sex and the City)
