Katherine Heigl
Biography
Katherine Marie Heigl is an American actress and former fashion model born on November 24, 1978, in Washington, District of Columbia. Known professionally by her given name, she has established a career in both television and film. She gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Dr. Izzie Stevens on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy, a role she held from 2005 to 2010. Her performance on the series earned her critical acclaim, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007. With 63 known acting credits, Heigl remains a recognizable figure in the entertainment industry, transitioning from a background in modeling to a long-standing career as a performer.
Career overview
Heigl began her professional life as a child model with Wilhelmina Models before shifting her focus to acting. She made her feature film debut in the 1992 production That Night. Following her initial film work, she appeared in the 1994 movie My Father the Hero and the 1995 action film Under Siege 2: Dark Territory. These early roles established her presence in the film industry during the 1990s.
Her transition into television became prominent when she was cast as Isabel Evans on the series Roswell, which aired from 1999 to 2002 on The WB. This role preceded her most notable television work on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. During her tenure on the show from 2005 to 2010, Heigl received widespread recognition and industry accolades for her portrayal of Dr. Izzie Stevens. Throughout her career, she has maintained a consistent acting portfolio, contributing to numerous projects across both television and cinema.
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Full filmography
- Firefly Lane (2021) as Tully
- Fear of Rain (2021) as Michelle Burroughs
- The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (2017) as Andie (voice)
- Doubt (2017) as Sadie Ellis
- Unforgettable (2017) as Tessa Connover
- Home Sweet Hell (2015) as Mona Champagne
- Jenny's Wedding (2015) as Jenny
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- The Nut Job (2014) as Andie (voice)
- Jackie & Ryan (2014) as Jackie
- State of Affairs (2014) as Charleston Tucker
- The Big Wedding (2013) as Lyla Griffin
- Gottschalk Live (2012) as Self
- Shelter Me (2012) as Herself - Host
- One for the Money (2012) as Stephanie Plum
- Suits (2011) as Samantha Wheeler
- New Year's Eve (2011) as Laura Carrington
- Katherine Heigl Hates Balls (2011) as Self
- Killers (2010) as Jen Kornfeldt
- Life As We Know It (2010) as Holly Berenson
- Life As We Know It (2010) Executive Producer
- The Ugly Truth (2009) as Abby Richter
- The Ugly Truth (2009) Executive Producer
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- 27 Dresses (2008) as Jane Nichols
- Knocked Up (2007) as Alison Scott
- Zyzzyx Road (2006) as Marissa
- Caffeine (2006) as Laura
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Izzie Stevens
- The Ringer (2005) as Lynn Sheridan
- Side Effects (2005) as Karly Hert
- Side Effects (2005) Producer
- Romy and Michele: In the Beginning (2005) as Romy White
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self - Guest
- Love's Enduring Promise (2004) as Marty Davis
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Love Comes Softly (2003) as Marty Claridge
- Wuthering Heights (2003) as Isabel Linton
- Vegas Dick (2003) as Madeline
- Critical Assembly (2003) as Aizy Hayward
- Evil Never Dies (2003) as Eve
- Descendant (2003) as Ann Hedgerow / Emily Hedgerow
- The Twilight Zone (2002) as Andrea Collins
- Valentine (2001) as Shelley Fisher
- 100 Girls (2000) as Arlene
- Roswell (1999) as Isabel Evans
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- Bride of Chucky (1998) as Jade
- Bug Buster (1998) as Shannon Griffin
- The Tempest (1998) as Miranda Prosper
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- Prince Valiant (1997) as Princess Ilene
- Stand-Ins (1997) as Taffy
- Wish Upon a Star (1996) as Alexia Wheaton
- Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995) as Sarah Ryback
- My Father the Hero (1994) as Nicole
- King of the Hill (1993) as Christina Sebastian
- That Night (1992) as Kathryn
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Today (1952) as Self
- That's Amore! as Patty Amore
- The Nut Job 3 as Andie (voice)