Catherine Bell
Known for
An English-born American actress best known for her long-running television work. She starred as Lieutenant Colonel Sarah MacKenzie across the hit legal drama 'JAG' (1995) for nearly a decade, and later headlined the family series 'Army Wives' (2007) and a string of Hallmark movies. On film she appeared in 'Bruce Almighty' (2003). A poised, approachable screen presence with a devoted television following, she became one of the most reliable leading ladies of American network and cable drama.
Catherine Bell
10 Movies
14 Series
An English-born American actress best known for her long-running television work. She starred as Lieutenant Colonel Sarah MacKenzie across the hit legal drama 'JAG' (1995) for nearly a decade, and later headlined the family series 'Army Wives' (2007) and a string of Hallmark movies. On film she appeared in 'Bruce Almighty' (2003). A poised, approachable screen presence with a devoted television following, she became one of the most reliable leading ladies of American network and cable drama.
Movies
Plays Susan Ortega
Bruce Almighty
2003
Plays Dawn
The Do-Over
2016
Plays Grace Lashield
Men of War
1994
Plays Lt. Cmdr. Lisa Stark
Crash Dive
1997
Plays Elizabeth Wintern
The Time Shifters
1999
Producer
Plays Cassandra Nightingale
The Good Witch's Destiny
2013
Plays Joanne
The Bandit Hound
2016
Plays Lisa
Black Thunder
1998
Producer
Plays Cassandra Nightingale
The Good Witch's Gift
2010
TV Shows
Plays Sarah MacKenzie
JAG
1995
Plays Denise Sherwood
Army Wives
2007
Plays Cassie Nightingale
Good Witch
2015
Plays Self - Panelist
Hollywood Squares
1998
Plays Emily Patterson
The Triangle
2005
Plays Sarah MacKenzie
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
Plays Joan Dillinger
King & Maxwell
2013
Plays Robin
Friends
1994
Plays Sam James
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Dylan's Mistress
The Naked Truth
1995
Plays Kay Meadows
Dream On
1990
Plays Cynea
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995
Plays Kelly
Vanishing Son
1994
Plays Cat
Hot Line
1995
Latest Trailers
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Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane
Full Filmography
NCIS: Los Angeles
Sarah MacKenzie · 3 episodes
2018–2020
TV
The Do-Over
Dawn
2016
Film
The Bandit Hound
Joanne
2016
Film
Good Witch
Cassie Nightingale · 68 episodes
2015–
TV
King & Maxwell
Joan Dillinger · 2 episodes
2013
TV
The Good Witch's Destiny
Cassandra Nightingale
2013
Film
The Good Witch's Gift
Cassandra Nightingale
2010
Film
Evan Almighty
Susan Ortega (uncredited)
2007
Film
Army Wives
Denise Sherwood · 117 episodes
2007–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Catherine Bell and where are they from?
Catherine Bell is 57 years old, born on August 14, 1968 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Catherine Bell?
Catherine Bell is best known for roles in Bruce Almighty, Evan Almighty, The Do-Over.
How many movies has Catherine Bell been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Catherine Bell has appeared in 10 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Catherine Bell's first movie?
The career of Catherine Bell began with Mother of the Bride (1993).
What is Catherine Bell's most recent movie or series?
Catherine Bell's most recent release is Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane, which premiered on December 12, 2024.
What TV shows has Catherine Bell appeared in?
On television, Catherine Bell has appeared in Friends, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NCIS: Los Angeles, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.
Catherine Bell
1968-08-14 · London, England, UK
Catherine Lisa Bell (born 14 August 1968) is a British-American actress and model known for her roles as Lieutenant Colonel Sarah MacKenzie in the television series JAG from 1997 to 2005, Denise Sherwood in the series Army Wives from 2007 to 2013, and Cassandra "Cassie" Nightingale in Hallmark's The Good Witch films and television series from 2008 to 2021.