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Katherine Heigl Biography

Birth Name:

Katherine Marie Heigl

Birth Place:

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession

Actor, model

Fast Facts

Has played a character named Isabel (or Isobel) three times: Roswell (1999), Wuthering Heights (2003) and Grey's Anatomy (2005)
Beat out Alicia Silverstone for the role of Nicole in the movie My Father, the Hero
Became an advocate for organ donation after her brother Jason died of brain injuries in a car accident
Had her Los Angeles home featured on Entertainment Tonight and HGTV
Auditioned for ABC's Lost before she landed a lead role on Grey's Anatomy
Criticized her character in Knocked Up for portraying women as "humorless and uptight
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2010People's Choice Awards-Favorite TV Drama Actress: winner
2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2008People's Choice Awards-Favorite Female TV Star: winner
2007Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2007Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2005Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated