Join or Sign In

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Kim Cattrall Biography

Birth Name:Kim Victoria Cattrall

Birth Place:Mossley Hill, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

In 2005, she won a Glammy Award at the British Glamour magazine's Women of the Year Awards
Was given a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in 2009
Moved to New York City at a young age to train at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art at the age of 11
Quote: "(On the series "Sex and the City") "The show is celebrating what it's like to be a woman․ We do things people think about but don't vocalize․ It gives men and women permission to talk in a way that is healthy․""
Quote: "Talented people are written-off once they hit their fifties and sixties and the saddest thing is, we just get better as we get older․"
Frequently takes on the role of over-sexualized characters
Is a dual citizen of both Great Britain and the United States of America
Was scheduled to fly on Pan Am Flight 103, a plane that was fatally bombed while flying over Scotland, but she cancelled her ticket at the last minute before takeoff
Is an avid fan of legendary writer Rudyard Kipling
Was one of the last participants in the studio contract system

Awards

1982Genie-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1991Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
1993Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2000OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2001American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series: nominated
2001Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2004Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2004Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006Gemini-Best Host or Interviewer in a General/Human Interest or Talk Program or Series: nominated
2009Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2009People's Choice Award-Favorite Cast: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress of the Decade: nominated
2010ShoWest Award-Ensemble Award: winner
2011Razzie Award-Worst Actress: winner
2017Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role: nominated
2024Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated