Cat Deeley
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 23, 1976 in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1977–2025 (49 Years)
- Total Credits
- 60 credits in database
Biography
Catherine Elizabeth Deeley, known professionally as Cat Deeley, is an English television presenter, model, actress, and television personality. She was born on October 23, 1976, in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, though another source notes her birth in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England. Deeley began her television career co-presenting the ITV children's show SMTV Live and its spin-off chart show CD:UK. Her television credits include presenting roles on Fame Academy, Stars in The, and So You Think You Can Dance. She has also appeared in acting and production capacities, with known credits including Deadbeat and Life's Too Short, and she began hosting This Morning with Ben Shephard in March 2024. She married Patrick Kielty in September 2012, and the couple has two children.
Career overview
Catherine Elizabeth Deeley, also known as Cat Deeley, is an English television presenter, model, actress, and television personality. Born on October 23, 1976, in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, her television career began as a co-presenter of the ITV children's show SMTV Live from 1998 to 2002, earning a BAFTA Children's Award, alongside its spin-off chart show CD:UK from 1998 to 2005. In 2003, she co-presented the talent show Fame Academy on BBC One and became the presenter of the ITV talent show Stars in The.
Her career expanded into major hosting roles internationally, including the talent show So You Think You Can Dance, where she became the host in 2006 and earned five Primetime Emmy nominations. As an actress and producer, her known credits include the television series So You Think You Can Dance, Deadbeat in 2014, and Life's Too Short in 2011. Additionally, she has hosted This Morning alongside Ben Shephard since March 2024.
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Full Filmography
60 titles- The Joe Schmo Show (2025) as Self - Host
- Ant And Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway: Extra Helping (2021) as Self
- The Story of SM:TV Live (2020) as Self
- Ant and Dec's 30 Greatest Moments (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- The Final Table (2018) as Self
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Love by the 10th Date (2017) as Maureen
- Sing: Ultimate A Cappella (2017) as Hostess
- U2 at The BBC (2017) as Self - Host
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny (2015) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Celebrity Name Game (2014) as Self
- Deadbeat (2014) as Camomile White
- Lucky Dog (2014) as Amy (voice)
- House of Lies (2012) as Self
- The Choice (2012) as Self - Host
- Life's Too Short (2011) as Cat Deeley
- Audrina (2011) as Herself
- Critics' Choice Television Awards (2011) as Self - Host
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Shake It Up (2010) as Vice Principal Winslow
- So You Think You Can Dance (2010)
- The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009) as Self
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- 20Q (2009) as Host
- Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice (2008) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Great British Menu (2006) as Self - Guest Judge
- So You Think You Can Dance (2005) as Self - Host
- The F Word (2005)
- The Paul O'Grady Show (2004)
- Big Fat Quiz (2004) as Self - Contestant
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Guest
- Little Britain (2003) as Self
- Comic Relief Does Fame Academy (2003)
- Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002) as Self
- Fame Academy (2002)
- New Year's Eve Live (2002) as Host
- Elton John: Greatest Hits Live! (2002) as Self
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- The Best Of Smtv Live: So Far! (2000) as Self (archive footage)
- Chums (1999) as Cat
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self - Presenter
- CD:UK (1998) as Self - Presenter
- SMTV Live (1998) as Self - Host
- Elle Style Awards (1997) as Self - Winner
- TFI Friday (1996)
- GMTV (1993) as Self
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Herself
- The Simpsons (1989) as Cat Deeley (voice)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Smash Hits Poll Winners Party (1988) as Self
- This Morning (1988) as Self - Presenter
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self - Host
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Cat Deeley best known for?
Cat Deeley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Steve (2017), Love by the 10th Date (2017), Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014).
When and where was Cat Deeley born?
Cat Deeley was born on October 23, 1976 in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, UK.
How many credits does Cat Deeley have?
Cat Deeley has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2025.
What is Cat Deeley's background in cinema and television?
Catherine Elizabeth Deeley, known professionally as Cat Deeley, is an English television presenter, model, actress, and television personality. She was born on October 23, 1976, in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, though another source notes her birth in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England. Deeley began her tel...
Cat Deeley by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self - Host — aged about 0
- The Simpsons (1989) as Cat Deeley (voice) — aged about 12
- Big Fat Quiz (2004) as Self - Contestant — aged about 27
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self — aged about 16
- Shake It Up (2010) as Vice Principal Winslow — aged about 33
- CD:UK (1998) as Self - Presenter — aged about 21
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