Kim CattrallKim Cattrall (born Clare Woodgate on August 21, 1956) is a British-American actress born in Liverpool, England. At the age of 3 months, Cattrall and her family moved across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada, eventually settling for a time in Nanaimo, BC. When she was 16, she moved to New York where she studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Art. In 1981, at age 25, she briefly dated the recently-divorced Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Cattrall starred in a handful of films during the 1970s, but her first taste of international fame came in 1981 when she participated in the first Porky's film. Subsequently she starred in the first Police Academy film in 1984, and in the first Mannequin in 1987. Cattrall is better known for her work as "Samantha Jones" in Sex and the City. This character and several others she has portrayed are known for being sexually-open women. In addition to her career as an actress she is also a writer, having co-written with her third husband Mark Levinson the book Satisfaction: The Art of the Female Orgasm. Cattrall was previously wed to Larry Davis and Andre Lusonin. Credits
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In addition to her career as an actress she is also a writer, having co-written with her third husband Mark Levinson the book Satisfaction: The Art of the Female Orgasm. Cattrall was previously wed to Larry Davis and Andre Lusonin. Donna Douglas lives in Huntington Beach, California, but still considers Baton Rouge, Louisiana, her home. This character and several others she has portrayed are known for being sexually-open women. She has also appeared at conventions and trade shows. Cattrall is better known for her work as "Samantha Jones" in Sex and the City. She has remained busy making appearances, speaking for church groups, youth groups, schools and colleges. Subsequently she starred in the first Police Academy film in 1984, and in the first Mannequin in 1987. She has also written a children's book titled Donna's Critters & Kids: Children's Stories with a Bible Touch, which has Bible stories featuring animals and is combined with a coloring book for ages two to seven. Cattrall starred in a handful of films during the 1970s, but her first taste of international fame came in 1981 when she participated in the first Porky's film. She has a gospel album and a country album. In 1981, at age 25, she briefly dated the recently-divorced Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. A devoted Christian, Douglas is also a noted gospel singer. When she was 16, she moved to New York where she studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Art. She was offered a role on a prime-time soap opera, but felt there were too many bad things in it, with not enough family values, and turned it down. At the age of 3 months, Cattrall and her family moved across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada, eventually settling for a time in Nanaimo, BC. She did not work in that field long, however, as she remained in show business and found other projects. Kim Cattrall (born Clare Woodgate on August 21, 1956) is a British-American actress born in Liverpool, England. She received her real estate license after The Beverly Hillbillies went off the air in order to have something to fall back on. Rosebuds (1975). Having no resentment about being so closely identified with one character, she still makes occasional public appearances in her hillbilly costume of blue jeans with trademark rope belt and a ruffled, pink blouse. Deadly Harvest (1976). In 1981, she returned for a made-for-TV reunion movie. Good Against Evil (1977). Douglas remained with the The Beverly Hillbillies for the entire run of the series. The Bastard (1978). Her final movie role was as Frankie in Frederick de Cordova's musical comedy Frankie and Johnny (1966) opposite Elvis Presley. Crossbar (1979). She is extremely proud of her role and the show, which she says she loved doing. The Rebels (1979). The turning point in Douglas' career came when she was chosen over 500 other actresses to play the role of Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies. The Night Rider (1979). She and Bourgeois had one son. The Gossip Columnist (1980). Leeds (married late 1970s-divorced). Tribute (1980). She had two husbands, Roland Bourgeois (married 1949-divorced 1954) and director Robert M. Ticket To Heaven (1981). Douglas made numerous TV appearances, which includes a famous episode of The Twilight Zone titled The Eye of the Beholder (1960). Porky's (1981). This was followed by a bit part in the musical comedy Li'l Abner (1959) and the role of a secretary in the comedy/romance Lover Come Back (1961) starring Rock Hudson, Doris Day and Tony Randall. Sins Of The Past (1984). Producer Hal Wallis saw the Sullivan episode and cast her in the role of Marjorie Burke in the movie drama Career (1959) starring Anthony Franciosa, Dean Martin and Shirley MacLaine. Police Academy (1984). These and other TV appearances led New York photographers and newspaper reporters to award her the "Miss By-line" crown, which she wore on The Ed Sullivan Show. Turk 182 (1985). She was featured as the "Letters Girl" on The Perry Como Show in 1957, and as the "Billboard Girl" on The Steve Allen Show in 1959. City Limits (1985). She went to New York to pursue a career in entertainment and started out as a model for toothpaste adds. Hold-Up(1985). She was awarded the titles "Miss Baton Rouge" and, in 1957, "Miss New Orleans.". Big Trouble in Little China (1986). She was a cheerleader as a teenager and won some beauty contests. Mannequin (1987). Born Dorothy Smith in Baywood, Louisiana, she grew up on the farm of her grandparents loving animals and nature, climbing trees, swinging on vines and playing football and softball. Midnight Crossing (1988). She is best-known for her role as Elly May in the long-running TV series The Beverly Hillbillies. Palaise Royale (1988). Donna Douglas (born September 26, 1933) is an American actress. Masquerade (1988). episode: California, Here We Come. Smokescreen (1988). Herself .. The Return of the Musketeers (1989). The Nanny (March 31, 1999) .. Brown Bread Sandwiches (1989). Mildred McVane ... episode: Last Rites for a Dead Druid. Honeymoon Academy (1990). Night Gallery (January 26, 1972) .. The Bonfire Of The Vanities (1990). Elly May Clampett. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991). The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-1971) (series regular) .. Miracle In The Wilderness (1991). episode: Cavender Is Coming. Split Second (1992). Woman .. Double Vision (1992). The Twilight Zone (May 25, 1962) .. Breaking Point (1994). episode: The Celluloid Cowboy. Running Delilah (1994). Rhoda Sheridan .. The Heidi Chronicles (1995). 77 Sunset Strip (April 28, 1961) .. Op Center (1995). Janet Tyler ... episode: The Eye of the Beholder. Above Suspicion (1995). The Twilight Zone (November 11, 1960) .. Live Nude Girls (1995). Frankie. Where Truth Lies (1996). Frankie and Johnny (1966) (United Artists) .. Unforgettable (1996). Deborah. Every Woman's Dream (1996). Lover Come Back (1961) (Universal) .. Robin Cook's Invasion (1997). bit part (uncredited). Exception To The Rule (1997). Li'l Abner (1959) (Paramount) .. Peter Benchley's Creature (1998). Marjorie Burke. Modern Vampires (1999). Career (1959) (Paramount) .. Baby Geniuses (1999). 36 Hours To Die (1999). 15 Minutes (2001). Crossroads (2002). Sex and the City (1998–2003). |