Kim Cattrall

Actress known for 'Sex and the City'

Kim Cattrall - Actress known for 'Sex and the City'
Born

August 21st, 1956
69 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Canada

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An English-Canadian actress, prominent for a career spanning several decades, gained widespread recognition for the role of Samantha Jones in the HBO series 'Sex and the City.' This series, which aired from 1998 to 2004, showcased the lives of four women navigating love and friendship in New York City. Following the series, the character was reprised in two feature films, 'Sex and the City' (2008) and 'Sex and the City 2' (2010), further solidifying her status in popular culture. Prior to this landmark role, participated in various film and television projects, including 'Big Trouble in Little China' and 'Mannequin.'

Portrayed Samantha Jones in 'Sex and the City'

Appeared in 'Sex and the City' films

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