Kim Cattrall
Actress · Since 1971
Known for
Kim Cattrall, born in Liverpool in 1956 and raised in Canada, worked steadily through 1980s favourites like 'Police Academy' (1984), 'Big Trouble in Little China' (1986) and 'Mannequin' (1987), plus a Vulcan turn in 'Star Trek VI' (1991). Global fame arrived in her forties as Samantha Jones, the unapologetically liberated publicist of 'Sex and the City' (1998-2004), a role that won her a Golden Globe and carried into two films. Her trademark is worldly, self-possessed comedy, women who own every room and every punchline.
Kim Cattrall
Actress · Since 1971
44 Movies · 32 Series
Kim Cattrall, born in Liverpool in 1956 and raised in Canada, worked steadily through 1980s favourites like 'Police Academy' (1984), 'Big Trouble in Little China' (1986) and 'Mannequin' (1987), plus a Vulcan turn in 'Star Trek VI' (1991). Global fame arrived in her forties as Samantha Jones, the unapologetically liberated publicist of 'Sex and the City' (1998-2004), a role that won her a Golden Globe and carried into two films. Her trademark is worldly, self-possessed comedy, women who own every room and every punchline.
Movies
Plays Samantha Jones
Sex and the City
2008
Plays Tina Harwood
Ice Princess
2005
Plays Karen Thompson
Police Academy
1984
Plays Gracie Law
Big Trouble in Little China
1986
Plays Samantha Jones
Sex and the City 2
2010
Plays Sen. Tigger MacArthur (Collins)
About My Father
2023
Plays Cassandra
15 Minutes
2001
Plays Amelia Bly
The Ghost Writer
2010
Plays Caroline
Crossroads
2002
Plays Lt. Valeris
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
1991
Plays Ema 'Emmy' Hesire
Mannequin
1987
Plays Judy McCoy
The Bonfire of the Vanities
1990
Plays Robin
Baby Geniuses
1999
Plays Honeywell
Porky's
1981
Plays Michelle
Split Second
1992
Plays Agrippina
Horrible Histories: The Movie — Rotten Romans
2019
Plays Constance Hurry
Shortcut to Happiness
2007
Plays Jamie
Live Nude Girls
1995
Plays Lise Lefèvre
Hold-up
1985
Plays Brooke Morrison
Masquerade
1988
Plays Justine de Winter
The Return of the Musketeers
1989
Plays Odessa Muldoon
Palais Royale
1988
Plays Allison
Breaking Point
1994
Plays Linda Romanoli
Meet Monica Velour
2010
Plays Gail Cain
Above Suspicion
1995
Plays Samantha Jones
Sex and the Matrix
2000
Plays Caroline Kipling
My Boy Jack
2007
Plays Kelly
Unforgettable
1996
Plays Ulrike
Modern Vampires
1998
Plays Racquel Chambers
Where Truth Lies
1996
Plays Chris
For Better or for Worse
1989
Plays Joyce Donnovan
Rosebud
1975
Plays Ruthie
Ticket to Heaven
1981
Plays Sally Haines
Tribute
1980
Plays Carla Rainer
Exception to the Rule
1997
Plays Jane O'Leary
The Tiger's Tail
2006
Plays Danny Boudreau
Turk 182!
1985
Plays Wickings
City Limits
1985
Plays Alexa Schubb
Midnight Crossing
1988
Plays Susan Franklin
Deadly Harvest
1977
Plays Dina Moran
The Gossip Columnist
1980
TV Shows
Plays Samantha Jones
Sex and the City
1998
Plays Sophie Tompkins
How I Met Your Father
2022
Plays Dee (voice)
Producing Parker
2009
Plays Davina
Sensitive Skin
2014
Plays Madolyn Addison
Glamorous
2023
Plays Colleen Powell
Tell Me a Story
2018
Producer
Plays Margaret Monreaux
Filthy Rich
2020
Plays Helen Tyler
Modus
2015
Plays Paige Katz
Wild Palms
1993
Plays Gloria Scabius
Any Human Heart
2010
Plays Melanie Adams
Scruples
1980
Plays Brenda
Queer as Folk
2022
Plays Dr. Amanda Mayson
Creature
1998
Plays Jane Hood
OP Center
1995
Plays Doctor Sheila Moran
Invasion
1997
Plays Emily French
The Witness for the Prosecution
2016
Plays Anne Ware
The Bastard
1978
Plays Anne Kent
The Rebels
1979
Plays Chloe Talbot (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Tami Margulies (voice)
Duckman
1994
Plays Joanne Nicholls
Columbo
1971
Plays Jeannie
Dream On
1990
Plays Emily Harrison
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Plays Joy DeReatis
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Plays Sharon Kellerman
Charlie's Angels
1976
Plays Captain Judith Pierce
Switch
1975
Plays Rebecca Highfield
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Rama II
Logan's Run
1977
Plays Samantha Jones
And Just Like That…
2021
Plays Dr. Gabrielle White
The Incredible Hulk
1977
Latest Trailers
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Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field
Full Filmography 76
Glamorous
Madolyn Addison · 10 episodes
2023
And Just Like That…
Samantha Jones · 1 episode
2023
About My Father
Sen. Tigger MacArthur (Collins)
2023
Queer as Folk
Brenda
2022Season 1
How I Met Your Father
Sophie Tompkins · 30 episodes
2022–
Filthy Rich
Margaret Monreaux · 10 episodes
2020
Horrible Histories: The Movie — Rotten Romans
Agrippina
2019
Tell Me a Story
Colleen Powell · 10 episodes
2018
Modus
Helen Tyler · 8 episodes
2017
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kim Cattrall and where are they from?
Kim Cattrall is 70 years old, born on August 21, 1956 in Mossley Hill, Liverpool, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Kim Cattrall?
Kim Cattrall is best known for roles in Big Trouble in Little China, Police Academy, The Ghost Writer.
How many movies has Kim Cattrall been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1975), Kim Cattrall has appeared in 42 movies and 32 TV shows.
What was Kim Cattrall's first movie?
The career of Kim Cattrall began with Rosebud (1975).
What is Kim Cattrall's most recent movie or series?
Kim Cattrall's most recent release is Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field, which premiered on September 20, 2024.
What TV shows has Kim Cattrall appeared in?
On television, Kim Cattrall has appeared in The Simpsons, Sex and the City, Columbo, Rugrats.
Kim Cattrall
1956-08-21 · Mossley Hill, Liverpool, England, UK
Kim Victoria Cattrall (born August 21, 1956) is a British-Canadian actress, renowned for her diverse acting career in film, stage, and television. She started her career early, signing a film deal with Otto Preminger before graduating high school in 1972. While famous as Samantha Jones in "Sex and the City," she boasts classical training from LAMDA and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Her stage credits include Broadway, alongside Sir Ian McKellen, and in David Mamet's praised play 'The Cryptogram.' On TV, she starred in adaptations like 'The Heidi Chronicles' and Oliver Stone’s 'Wild Palms,' alongside numerous blockbuster films. Awards include a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Emmy and Screen Actors Guild nominations for her iconic role in 'Sex and the City.' Cattrall is also a successful author, having written bestsellers like 'Sexual Intelligence' and 'Satisfaction: The Art of the Female Orgasm.'