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Katherine Heigl

Born on Fri, November 24, 1978

Katherine Marie Heigl, born on November 24, 1978, is a prominent American actress who began her career in the fashion industry as a model. Before becoming a celebrated actress, Heigl worked as a fashion model.

Heigl gained widespread recognition and critical acclaim for her portrayal of Dr. Izzie Stevens on the popular ABC medical drama "Grey's Anatomy." She was a regular on the show from 2005 to 2010, and her performance earned her numerous awards and nominations. The actress's portrayal of Dr. Izzie Stevens brought her much notoriety, and in 2007, she was awarded a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

Before her breakthrough role on "Grey's Anatomy," Heigl began her entertainment career as a child model, signing with Wilhelmina Models. She soon transitioned to acting, making her debut in the film "That Night" in 1992. Following this, she secured roles in "My Father the Hero" (1994) and "Under Siege 2: Dark Territory" (1995).

Heigl further solidified her presence on television by starring as Isabel Evans in The WB series "Roswell," which ran from 1999 to 2002. Her work on this show earned her nominations from both the Saturn and Teen Choice Awards.

Beyond television, Heigl has achieved commercial success in the realm of romantic comedies. She headlined films such as "Knocked Up" (2007), "27 Dresses" (2008), "The Ugly Truth" (2009), "Killers" (2010), "Life As We Know It" (2010), and "New Year's Eve" (2011). She has also appeared in films such as "Zyzzyx Road" (2006), "The Big Wedding" (2013), and "Unforgettable" (2017). She also starred in films with limited releases, such as "Jackie & Ryan" (2014), "Home Sweet Hell" (2015), and "Jenny's Wedding" (2015).

In addition to her acting career, Heigl has taken on executive producer roles in various television projects. These include the NBC series "State of Affairs" (2014-2015), the Netflix series "Firefly Lane" (2021-present), and the upcoming limited series "Woodhull." Furthermore, she has contributed her voice to the animated films "The Nut Job" (2014) and its 2017 sequel. Heigl also had a major role in the final two seasons of the USA Network series "Suits" (2018–2019).