Kathryn Bailey "Kate" Beckinsale (born 26 July 1973) is an English actress.
She initially came to prominence in the 1990s for her roles in costume dramas such as Cold Comfort Farm, Much Ado About Nothing and Emma. Following a breakout performance in 2001's Pearl Harbor, she has appeared in big-budget Hollywood movies like The Aviator, the Underworld films and Van Helsing as well as smaller independent movies such as Everybody's Fine and Winged Creatures. She earned a Critic's Choice Award nomination for her performance in 2008's Nothing But the Truth.
She has three films set for release in 2012:
Born Kathryn Bailey Beckinsale
26 July 1973 (age 38)
Finsbury Park, North London, England, UK
Occupation Actress
Years active 1991–present
Spouse Len Wiseman (m. 2004–present)
Partner Michael Sheen (1995-2003)
Parents Richard Beckinsale
Judy Loe
Relatives Samantha Beckinsale (half-sister)
She initially came to prominence in the 1990s for her roles in costume dramas such as Cold Comfort Farm, Much Ado About Nothing and Emma. Following a breakout performance in 2001's Pearl Harbor, she has appeared in big-budget Hollywood movies like The Aviator, the Underworld films and Van Helsing as well as smaller independent movies such as Everybody's Fine and Winged Creatures. She earned a Critic's Choice Award nomination for her performance in 2008's Nothing But the Truth.
She has three films set for release in 2012:
Born Kathryn Bailey Beckinsale
26 July 1973 (age 38)
Finsbury Park, North London, England, UK
Occupation Actress
Years active 1991–present
Spouse Len Wiseman (m. 2004–present)
Partner Michael Sheen (1995-2003)
Parents Richard Beckinsale
Judy Loe
Relatives Samantha Beckinsale (half-sister)
