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Kate Beckinsale in Universal Studios' "Van Helsing" (2004)
Kate Beckinsale in Universal Studios' "Van Helsing" (2004) - © Universal Studios
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Kate Beckinsale in Columbia Pictures' "Click" (2006) Kate Beckinsale in Sony Screen Gems' "Underworld" (2003) Kate Beckinsale as Ava Gardner in Miramax Films' "The Aviator" (2004) Kate Beckinsale Pictures
Kate Beckinsale, the English actress, is revealing herself to be one of films' most versatile and charismatic young actresses. Kate Beckinsale first gained notice in Kenneth Branagh's "Much Ado About Nothing" and then subsequently appeared as the heroine of John Schlesinger's "Cold Comfort Farm," Whit Stillman's "The Last Days of Disco" opposite Chloe Sevigny, Jonathan Kaplan's "Brokedown Palace" opposite Claire Danes and in the British comedy "Shooting Fish." Additional film credits for Kate Beckinsale include "Haunted" opposite Aidan Quinn, and Manuel Flèche's "Marie-Louise ou la permission."

In 2001, Kate Beckinsale starred opposite Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett in the epic "Pearl Harbor." Kate Beckinsale starred opposite John Cusack in "Serendipity," opposite Matthew McConaughey and Gary Oldman in Tiptoes and opposite Christian Bale and Frances McDormand in the ensemble drama "Laurel Canyon." Kate Beckinsale was seen as film legend Ava Gardner opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese's "The Aviator."

Recent film appearances for Kate Beckinsale include starring opposite Hugh Jackman in "Van Helsing" and starring in the hit vampire tales "Underworld" and "Underworld: Evolution" for Sony Screen Gems, both directed by Len Wiseman. Kate Beckinsale was also in "Click," opposite Adam Sandler, and David Gordon Green's independent drama "Snow Angels" opposite Sam Rockwell.

Kate Beckinsale's television appearances include playing the title role in A&E's "Emma" and in "One Against the Wind" for Hallmark Films. On the stage, Kate Beckinsale has appeared in "Clocks & Whistles," "Sweetheart" and the British National Theatre touring production of "The Seagull."






KATE BECKINSALE: FACTS

How tall is Kate Beckinsale? How old is Kate Beckinsale? Where was Kate Beckinsale born? Find out here.

Age: 36 years old
Birthday: July 26, 1973
Height: 5' 7"
Full Name / Real Name: Kathryn Bailey Beckinsale
Birthplace: London, England, UK
Husband: Len Wiseman




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