Catherine Bell is a British-American actress and model who gained prominence for her roles in popular television series. She is best known for portraying Lieutenant Colonel Sarah MacKenzie in JAG (1997-2005), Denise Sherwood in Army Wives (2007-2013), and Cassandra "Cassie" Nightingale in The Good Witch franchise (2008-2021). Bell's career has spanned both television and film, making her a recognized figure in the entertainment industry.
August 1968: Catherine Bell Born
In August 1968, Catherine Lisa Bell was born. She is a British-American actress and model.
1990: First Television Acting Role
In 1990, Catherine Bell's first television acting role was one line spoken to Gabriel on the short-lived sitcom Sugar and Spice.
1992: Met Adam Beason
In 1992, Catherine Bell met actor-production assistant Adam Beason on the set of the film Death Becomes Her.
1992: Body Double Role
In 1992, Catherine Bell worked as Isabella Rossellini's body double for the film Death Becomes Her.
May 1994: Married Adam Beason
On 8 May 1994, Catherine Bell married Adam Beason.
1997: JAG Debut
In 1997, Catherine Bell started her role as Lieutenant Colonel Sarah MacKenzie in the television series JAG.
June 2003: Trevor Goddard's Death
In June 2003, Trevor Goddard, Catherine Bell's friend and former co-star, died from a drug overdose, an event that Bell described as "horrible".
December 2005: Promoted Psychiatry: An Industry of Death museum
In December 2005, Catherine Bell helped promote the gala opening of the "Psychiatry: An Industry of Death" museum of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights.
2005: End of JAG Series
Catherine Bell continued in her role as Sarah MacKenzie in the series JAG until the series ended in 2005.
February 2006: Appeared in Scientology music video
In February 2006, Catherine Bell appeared in a Scientology music video called "United".
2007: Took Flying Lessons
During the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike, Bell took flying lessons in a Cirrus SR22.
2007: Starred in Army Wives
In 2007, Catherine Bell began starring in Lifetime's ensemble drama series Army Wives as Denise Sherwood.
2007: Army Wives Debut
In 2007, Catherine Bell started her role as Denise Sherwood in the series Army Wives.
2008: Took Flying Lessons
During the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike, Bell took flying lessons in a Cirrus SR22.
2009: Starred in The Good Witch's Garden
In 2009, Catherine Bell played the role of Cassandra "Cassie" Nightingale in The Good Witch's Garden
2010: Sold House in Calabasas
In 2010, Catherine Bell and Adam Beason sold their house in Calabasas, California.
2010: Starred in The Good Witch's Gift
In 2010, Catherine Bell played the role of Cassandra "Cassie" Nightingale in The Good Witch's Gift
September 2011: Separation from Adam Beason
Sometime before September 2011, Catherine Bell and Adam Beason separated.
2012: Starred in The Good Witch's Charm
In 2012, Catherine Bell played the role of Cassandra "Cassie" Nightingale in The Good Witch's Charm.
2012: Living with Brooke Daniells
Since 2012, Catherine Bell has been living with fellow Scientologist, photographer and party planner Brooke Daniells in Los Angeles.
2013: Starred in The Good Witch's Destiny
In 2013, Catherine Bell played the role of Cassandra "Cassie" Nightingale in The Good Witch's Destiny.
2013: End of Army Wives
In 2013, Catherine Bell's role as Denise Sherwood in the series Army Wives came to an end.
2014: Purchased House in Hidden Hills
In 2014, Catherine Bell paid US$2.05 million for a house in the gated Hidden Hills community in Los Angeles.
2014: Starred in The Good Witch's Wonder
In 2014, Catherine Bell played the role of Cassandra "Cassie" Nightingale in The Good Witch's Wonder.
2015: Reported to Star in Love Finds Its Way
In 2015, it was reported that Catherine Bell would star in the movie Love Finds Its Way.
2016: Love Finds Its Way Filming
In 2016, filming for Love Finds Its Way was scheduled to begin.
March 2017: Began Filming Love Finds Its Way
In March 2017, production began on the film Love Finds Its Way in Vancouver.
July 2017: Love Finds Its Way Premiere
On 9 July 2017, the film Love Finds Its Way premiered on the Hallmark Channel.
April 2019: Reprising JAG Role in NCIS: Los Angeles
On 2 April 2019, CBS announced that Catherine Bell would be reprising her JAG role of Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie for a multi-episode arc in the tenth season of NCIS: Los Angeles.
2022: Starred in Jailbreak Lovers
In 2022, Catherine Bell starred in the Lifetime film Jailbreak Lovers as part of its "Ripped from the Headlines" feature film.
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