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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Eye Color
Brown
Nationality
Ethnicity
German Americans, Irish Americans, Swiss Americans
Languages
English
Spouse
Josh Kelley (2007)
Children
3 children
Residences
Oakley
Education
New Canaan High School
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Popularity
Tier A -- 153,016 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 14
Notable
First credit at age 15 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
Career
Career spanning 28 years (1993-2021)
Year context
Born in 1978 -- Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt; Jimmy Carter was US president
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (23)
AWARDS (4)
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Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
2007
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
2007
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
2007
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Primetime Emmy Awards
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Biography
Katherine Marie Heigl (born November 24, 1978) is an American actress and former fashion model. She is best known for her role as Dr. Izzie Stevens on the ABC television medical drama Grey's Anatomy from 2005 to 2010, a role that brought her recognition and accolades, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007.
She started her career as a child model with Wilhelmina Models before turning her attention to acting, making her film debut in That Night (1992) and later appearing in My Father the Hero (1994) as well as Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995). Heigl then landed the role of Isabel Evans on The WB television series Roswell (1999–2002), for which she received nominations for Saturn and Teen Choice Awards.
She then starred in commercially successful romantic comedy films such as Knocked Up (2007), 27 Dresses (2008), The Ugly Truth (2009), Killers (2010), Life As We Know It (2010) and New Year's Eve (2011). She also appeared in Zyzzyx Road (2006), The Big Wedding (2013), and Unforgettable (2017). Heigl has also starred in several films that have seen limited releases, including Jackie & Ryan (2014), Home Sweet Hell (2015), and Jenny's Wedding (2015).
She is also executive producer on her leading television roles, which include the short-lived NBC television series State of Affairs from 2014 to 2015, the Netflix series Firefly Lane (2021–present) and the upcoming limited series Woodhull. She has also lent her voice to the animated film The Nut Job (2014) and its 2017 sequel. Heigl also had a main role in the final two seasons of the USA Network series Suits (2018–2019).
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How old is Katherine Heigl?
Katherine Heigl is 47 years old, born on .
Where was Katherine Heigl born?
Katherine Heigl was born in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
What movies or shows has Katherine Heigl been in?
Katherine Heigl has 23 credits in our database. Notable titles include That's Amore! (http), Firefly Lane (2021), Home Sweet Hell (2015), Suits (2011), New Year's Eve (2011).
What is Katherine Heigl known for?
Katherine Heigl is primarily known as an actor. Katherine Marie Heigl (born November 24, 1978) is an American actress and former fashion model. She is best known for her role as Dr. Izzie…
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