Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kate Beckinsale
Discover the career path of Kate Beckinsale, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Kate Beckinsale is a British actress, born to actors Richard Beckinsale and Judy Loe. She started her acting career on stage in 1992 with "Hay Fever".
1991: Television Debut
In 1991, Kate Beckinsale made her television debut with a small part in an adaptation of P. D. James' "Devices and Desires".
1992: Stage Debut in Hay Fever
In 1992, Kate Beckinsale made her stage debut in a production of Noël Coward's "Hay Fever", marking the start of her acting career.
1992: Starred in Rachel's Dream
In 1992, Kate Beckinsale starred alongside Christopher Eccleston in "Rachel's Dream", a short film.
1993: Appeared in Anna Lee
In 1993, Kate Beckinsale appeared in the pilot of the ITV detective series, Anna Lee.
1993: Landed role in Much Ado About Nothing
In 1993, Kate Beckinsale landed the role of Hero in Kenneth Branagh's big-screen adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing", filmed in Tuscany, Italy.
1993: Theatrical Film Debut
In 1993, Kate Beckinsale made her theatrical film debut with a small role in Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing" while she was studying at the University of Oxford, initiating her film career.
1994: Appeared in Prince of Jutland and Uncovered
In 1994, Kate Beckinsale appeared as Christian Bale's love interest in "Prince of Jutland" and starred in the murder mystery "Uncovered".
1994: Role in Prince of Jutland
In 1994, Kate Beckinsale played a leading role in "Prince of Jutland", one of her early British costume dramas.
1995: Appeared in Haunted and The Seagull
In 1995, Kate Beckinsale appeared in "Haunted" and made her first professional stage appearance in "The Seagull" at Theatre Royal, Bath. In 1995 she met Michael Sheen.
1995: Role in Cold Comfort Farm
In 1995, Kate Beckinsale starred in "Cold Comfort Farm", a British costume drama.
1995: Filmed Marie-Louise ou la permission
In 1995, while studying in Paris, Kate Beckinsale filmed the French language movie "Marie-Louise ou la permission".
1996: Role in Emma
In 1996, Kate Beckinsale played a leading role in "Emma", a British costume drama.
1996: Starred in Emma Adaptation
In 1996, Kate Beckinsale starred in an ITV adaptation of Jane Austen's "Emma", playing the titular role.
1996: Starred in Sweetheart and Clocks and Whistles
In early 1996, Kate Beckinsale starred in two plays, "Sweetheart" at the Royal Court Theatre and "Clocks and Whistles" at the Bush Theatre.
1997: Voices Audiobook Production of Romeo and Juliet
In 1997, Kate Beckinsale and Michael Sheen voiced an audiobook production of "Romeo and Juliet".
1997: Appears in George Michael's "Waltz Away Dreaming" Music Video
In 1997, Kate Beckinsale appeared in the music video for George Michael's "Waltz Away Dreaming".
1997: Starred in Shooting Fish
In 1997, Kate Beckinsale appeared opposite Stuart Townsend in the comedy "Shooting Fish", a commercially successful British film.
July 1998: Starred in Alice Through the Looking-Glass
In July 1998, Kate Beckinsale starred as Alice in Channel 4's "Alice Through the Looking-Glass".
1998: Starred in The Last Days of Disco
In 1998, Kate Beckinsale starred opposite Chloë Sevigny in "The Last Days of Disco", which focused on the Manhattan disco scene in the early 1980s.
1999: Appeared in Brokedown Palace
In 1999, Kate Beckinsale appeared opposite Claire Danes in "Brokedown Palace", a drama about young Americans in Thailand.
2000: Starred in The Golden Bowl
In 2000, Kate Beckinsale starred in "The Golden Bowl", based on the novel by Henry James, marking her first role after the birth of her daughter.
2001: Leading Role in Pearl Harbor
In 2001, Kate Beckinsale rose to fame with a leading role in the war film "Pearl Harbor", playing a nurse torn between two pilots.
2001: Starred in Serendipity
In 2001, Kate Beckinsale starred in the romantic comedy "Serendipity" as the love interest of John Cusack.
2002: Starred in Laurel Canyon
In 2002, Kate Beckinsale starred in Lisa Cholodenko's Laurel Canyon as a strait-laced academic. Beckinsale received negative reviews for her performance in the film.
2002: Stars in Gap Advertisement
In 2002, Kate Beckinsale starred opposite Orlando Bloom in a Gap television advertisement directed by Cameron Crowe.
2003: Underworld Film Series
In 2003, Kate Beckinsale began her role as Selene in the "Underworld" film series, which ran until 2016, establishing her as an action film star.
2003: Starred in Underworld and Tiptoes
In 2003, Kate Beckinsale starred in Underworld, marking a shift to action roles, and also appeared in Tiptoes. Underworld was a box office hit despite mixed reviews.
2004: Appears in Diet Coke Advertisement
In 2004, Kate Beckinsale appeared in a Diet Coke television advertisement directed by Michel Gondry.
2004: Portrayed Ava Gardner in The Aviator
In 2004, Kate Beckinsale portrayed Ava Gardner in Martin Scorsese's Howard Hughes biopic, The Aviator. Beckinsale's performance received mixed reviews.
2004: Starred in The Aviator
In 2004, Kate Beckinsale starred in "The Aviator", continuing her work in major film roles.
2006: Starred in Underworld: Evolution and Click
In 2006, Kate Beckinsale reprised her role in Underworld: Evolution, directed by her husband Len Wiseman, and starred in the comedy Click. Both films were box office successes.
2006: Starred in Click
In 2006, Kate Beckinsale starred in "Click", adding to her filmography.
2007: Appears in Project "Speechless" Video
In 2007, Kate Beckinsale appeared alongside David Schwimmer in a Project "Speechless" video in support of the WGA labour strike.
2007: Appeared in Vacancy
In 2007, Kate Beckinsale appeared alongside Luke Wilson in Vacancy, a thriller set in an isolated motel. The film was profitable, grossing $35 million worldwide.
2007: Starred in Snow Angels
In 2007, Kate Beckinsale starred in the independent drama Snow Angels, receiving some of her best reviews in years. The film grossed only $414,404 worldwide.
2008: Appeared in Winged Creatures
In 2008, Kate Beckinsale appeared in Winged Creatures. The film received a very limited theatrical release and was released simultaneously on DVD.
2008: Hosts Pink Party for Women's Cancer Research
In 2008, Kate Beckinsale hosted the 4th Annual Pink Party to raise funds for the Women's Cancer Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
2008: Starred in Nothing but the Truth
In 2008, Kate Beckinsale starred in Nothing but the Truth. Beckinsale received a Critic's Choice Award nomination for her performance. The film never received a full theatrical release after the distributor filed for bankruptcy.
2009: Advertises Absolut Vodka
In 2009, Kate Beckinsale advertised Absolut Vodka in a print campaign photographed by Ellen von Unwerth.
2009: Starred in Whiteout and cameo in Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
In 2009, Kate Beckinsale starred in Whiteout, which was critically panned and a box office failure. She also made a brief cameo in Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.
2009: Starred in Whiteout and Everybody's Fine
In 2009, Kate Beckinsale starred in the action film "Whiteout" and the drama "Everybody's Fine", showcasing her versatility in different film genres.
2009: Starred in Everybody's Fine
In 2009, Kate Beckinsale starred in the family drama Everybody's Fine. Everybody's Fine was a box office flop.
2012: Starred in Total Recall and Funny or Die video
In 2012, Kate Beckinsale appeared as the wife of a factory worker in the sci-fi action remake Total Recall and appeared in the Funny or Die video "Republicans, Get in My Vagina".
2012: Appears in "Republicans, Get in My Vagina" Video
In 2012, Kate Beckinsale appeared in the Funny or Die video "Republicans, Get in My Vagina," a satire on Republican Party policies.
2012: Joins Share the Joy of Reading Program
In 2012, Kate Beckinsale joined Nestlé's Share the Joy of Reading Program to raise awareness about the importance of literacy.
2012: Returned to acting with Contraband
In 2012, Kate Beckinsale returned to acting with appearances in three action films, the first of which was the action thriller Contraband.
2012: Starred in Contraband and Total Recall
In 2012, Kate Beckinsale starred in the action films "Contraband" and "Total Recall", continuing her work in the action genre.
2013: Starred in The Trials of Cate McCall
In 2013, Kate Beckinsale starred in the legal thriller The Trials of Cate McCall. The film received negative reviews and was released as a Lifetime movie.
2014: Provided voice for The Elder Scrolls Online video game
In 2014, Kate Beckinsale provided the voice for Queen Ayrenn, a character in The Elder Scrolls Online video game.
2014: Starred in The Face of an Angel
In 2014, Kate Beckinsale starred in the psychological thriller The Face of an Angel alongside Daniel Brühl. Her performance was considered "charismatic".
2015: Starred in Absolutely Anything
In 2015, Kate Beckinsale starred alongside Simon Pegg in the poorly received British comedy Absolutely Anything. The movie was a turning point in her acting choices.
2016: Starred in Love & Friendship
In 2016, Kate Beckinsale starred in the drama "Love & Friendship", a film praised for her performance.
2016: Stars in 'The Disappointments Room' and 'Underworld: Blood Wars'
In 2016, Kate Beckinsale starred in the horror film "The Disappointments Room", which was critically panned and a box office failure. Later in 2016, she reprised her role as Selene in "Underworld: Blood Wars", which grossed $81.1 million worldwide.
2016: Love & Friendship Premiere and Release
In 2016, the romantic comedy "Love & Friendship", starring Kate Beckinsale, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was released in arthouse cinemas. Beckinsale's role as Lady Susan, a wry widow, was acclaimed by critics.
2017: Stars in 'The Only Living Boy in New York'
In 2017, Kate Beckinsale starred in "The Only Living Boy in New York", a romantic coming-of-age drama, alongside Pierce Brosnan. The film received mediocre reviews and had a limited audience.
2018: Stars in 'Farming'
In 2018, Kate Beckinsale starred as Ingrid Carpenter in the British film "Farming".
2019: Returned to Television in The Widow
In 2019, Kate Beckinsale returned to television in the limited series "The Widow", marking her return to TV roles.
2019: Stars in 'The Widow'
In 2019, Kate Beckinsale starred in "The Widow", her first TV series in over 20 years, playing an Englishwoman who believes her husband is still alive.
July 2021: Release of "Jolt"
In July 2021, the action comedy film "Jolt", starring Kate Beckinsale, was released by Amazon Studios.
2021: Starred in Jolt
In 2021, Kate Beckinsale starred in the action film "Jolt", adding another action role to her filmography.
2021: Announced to Star in 'Prisoner's Daughter'
In 2021, it was announced that Kate Beckinsale would star in the Catherine Hardwicke directed family drama "Prisoner's Daughter".
