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Katherine Heigl

  • Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
  • Birthday: November 24, 1978

With a beauty harkening back to old Hollywood, Katherine Heigl – a onetime Sears catalog child model who later paid her dues as a decidedly less-than-glamorous slasher film victim – finally earned widespread acclaim for her role as Dr. Izzie Stevens on the award-winning medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, 2005- ). A frequent sight on “Most Beautiful People” lists, the statuesque actress proved to be versatile and talented in much the same manner as her “Grey’s” character – also a former model who had a long road to accept…more

Career Milestones

  • 2008

    Starred in "27 Dresses" an always-a-bridesmaid, never-a-bride romantic comedy

  • 2007

    Co-starred with Seth Rogen in the comedy, "Knocked Up" written and directed by Judd Apatow

  • 2005 to 0000

    Cast as Dr. Isobel 'Izzie' Stevens on the ABC medical drama "Grey's Anatomy"; earned Golden Globe (2007, 2008) nominations for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

  • 2005

    Cast opposite Johnny Knoxville in the Farrelly brothers comedy, "The Ringer"

  • 2004

    Reprised the role of Marty in the sequel "Love's Enduring Promise"

Awards

  • 2007

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

  • 2007

    People's Choice Award: Favorite Female Television Star

  • 2007

    Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

Upcoming Appearances

In Grey s Anatomy

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