Kim Cattrall is a British-born Canadian-American actress best known for playing Samantha Jones on HBO’s sitcom “Sex and the City” (1998–2004). Cattrall’s career began in 1975 with her debut film, “Rosebud,” and she has since progressed to become one of the most admired and renowned actresses of her generation.
In the 1980s, she rose to notoriety with films such as “Ticket to Heaven,” “Police Academy,” “Big Trouble in Little China,” and “Midnight Crossing” (1988).
Cattrall also starred in Michael Frayn’s “Wild Honey” on Broadway in 1986, and later in Shakespeare’s “Antony and Cleopatra.” She also starred in the HBO Canada series “Sensitive Skin” and worked as an executive producer. Cattrall became a US citizen in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and was eligible to vote in the 2020 presidential election.
What is the net worth of Kim Cattrall?
Kim Cattrall professional career as an actor has earned her a nice living. Cattrall’s career began in 1975 with the action thriller “Rosebud,” and she has since progressed to become one of the most popular actors in her decade-long career.
Her main source of income is undoubtedly her roles in films and television shows, as well as her work as a producer of a few programs. Her net worth is estimated to be around $60 million, including her earnings. She purchased an East Hampton cottage for $420,000 in 1998, which she just sold for $2.9 million.
What is Kim Cattrall Famous for?
- Famous for her role as Samantha Jones in “Sex and the City”.
Where was Kim Cattrall Born?
Kim Cattrall was born in Mossley Hill, Liverpool, England, on August 21, 1956. Kim Victoria Cattrall is her given name. Her country of origin is the United Kingdom. Cattrall is of White ethnicity, and her zodiac sign is Leo.
Gladys Shane (mother) and Dennis Cattrall (father) had a daughter named Kim Cattrall (father). Dennis, her father, worked as a construction engineer, while Glayds, her mother, worked as a secretary. She has three siblings: Chris Cattrall, a brother, and Lisa and Cherry Cattrall, two sisters.
Her family immigrated to Canada when she was three months old and settled in Courtenay, British Columbia. When her grandmother grew ill, she returned to Liverpool at the age of 11.
Shortly after returning to Canada, she completed acting exams at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, and travelled to New York City at the age of 16 for her first acting part.
She graduated from Georges P. Vanier Secondary School in 1972, five years later. She subsequently went to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where she met director Otto Preminger and signed a five-year film agreement with him.
Career Highlights:
- Kim Cattrall started her professional career as an actress with her film debut in Preminger’s action thriller, “Rosebud”(1975).
- She then went on to play the female lead in an episode of each of the television shows, “Columbo” and “Starsky and Hutch”.
- She also made cameo appearances in television shows; “The Incredible Hulk”, “How the West Was Won”, “Vega$” and “Charlie’s Angels”.
- She got her initial breakthrough when she starred opposite Jack Lemmon in the Oscar-nominated film, “Tribute”(1980), for the role of Sally Haines.
- She appeared in other acclaimed movies, “Ticket to Heaven”, as P.E. teacher Miss Honeywell in “Porky’s” and also “Police Academy”
- In 1985, she starred in three films: “Turk 182”, “City Limits” and “Hold-Up”.
- With the release of “Mannequin” in 1987, her popularity further increased.
- Followed up by movies; “Masquerade,” “The Return of the Musketeers”, “Palais Royale” and “The Bonfire of the Vanities”.
- She was also cast as Lieutenant Valeris in “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country” in 1991 which was much appreciated.
About Stage Actress
- She also worked as a stage actress in Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge” and Anton Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” and “Wild Honey”.
- Cattrall got her biggest breakthrough when she was cast as Samantha Jones in “Sex and the City” in 1997. She remained in the show for over 7 years till 2004.
- Also She has made appearances in television films and miniseries, such as ‘Double Vision’, ‘Wild Palms’, ‘Dream On’, ‘Two Golden Balls.
- She has appeared in Britney Spears’ first film venture, “Crossroads”.
- In 2005, she played the role of ice skating coach Tina Harwood in the Disney film, “Ice Princess”.
- She portrayed Claire in the West End drama revival of “Whose Life Is It Anyway?”.
- In 2010, she starred as Amelia Bly in Roman Polanski’s film, “The Ghost Writer”.
- In 2020, Cattrall returned to the TV playing the role of Margaret Montreaux and also serving as a producer in the Fox drama, “Filthy Rich”.
Kim Cattrall Awards:
- Women in Film Crystal and Lucy Award
- 2 Screen Actors Guild Award
- 2 Golden Raspberry Award
- GLAAD Media Award
- Golden Globe Award
- Honored with the Icon Award at the 2020 Atlanta TV festival.
- Honored with the Cosmopolitan UK Ultimate Women Of The Year Awards
- NBC Universal Canada Award of Distinction
Who is The Husband Kim Cattrall?
Kim Cattrall is a three-time married woman with no children. Her first marriage was to Larry Davis, whom she married in 1977, but the couple divorced two years later in 1979. Her second marriage was to Andre J. Lyson, whom she married in 1982 and with whom she lived in Frankfurt, where she learnt to speak excellent German.
The pair split in 1987 after seven years of marriage, and she remained alone for over nine years after that.
Mark Levinson, an audio designer and jazz bassist, was her third husband, whom she married on September 4, 1998. The couple was married for six years before getting divorced in 2004. The duo had even co-authored a book called “Satisfaction: The Art of Female Orgasm” (2002).
Cattrall dated former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau for a short time, and she’s also been linked to actors Daniel Benzali, Gerald Casale, Bernard-Henri Lévy, and her co-star Alexander Siddig.
Height and Weight
Even in her 60s, Kim Cattrall is a stunning woman with a well-kept hour-glass figure. With a height of 5ft. 7inches, she is rather tall. (1.69m), and a body weight of 65kg.
Her body measurements are 34-26-36 inches, with a bra size of 34B, a dress size of 4(US), and a shoe size of 6(US). Her skin is fair, and she has blonde hair and brown eyes.
