Katherine Heigl
Katherine Heigl has quickly emerged as one of Hollywood's brightest talents on both the silver screen and on television. During her summer hiatus, Heigl will be filming the romantic comedy 27 Dresses. The film, co-starring James Marsden and Malin Akerman, focuses on a young woman who, after serving as a bridesmaid 27 times, wrestles with the idea of standing by her sister's side as her sibling marries the man with whom she's secretly in love. Heigl can also be seen weekly on ABC's critically acclaimed drama Grey's Anatomy. She portrays Dr. Isobel Izzie Stevens, the small-town girl who is constantly battling for respect among her peers. The series focuses on the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns struggling to be doctors and their supervisors who are struggling to stay human. For her performance, Heigl earned a Golden Globe nomination in 2007.
Heigl's previous film credits include the comedy The Ringer; the horror film Valentine; Steven Soderbergh's critically acclaimed depression-era drama, King of the Hill; Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, opposite Steven Segal; Stand-Ins; and That Night. Heigl's first leading role was in Touchstone Pictures' My Father the Hero, starring opposite Gerard Depardieu.
On television, Heigl starred on the WB's sci-fi drama series Roswell. Additional television credits include the Hallmark Channel's Love Comes Softly and Love's Enduring Promise, and TBS' Evil Never Dies.
Katherine Heigl Facts
| Birth Name | Katherine Marie Heigl |
| Occupation | Actress, Model |
| Birthday | November 24, 1978 (31) |
| Sign | Sagittarius |
| Birthplace | New Canaan, Connecticut, USA |
| Height | 5' 9" (1m75) |
| Awards | 2007 Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (for Grey's Anatomy) |