Early Life and Education of Kim Cattrall: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Kim Cattrall. From birth to education, explore key events.

Kim Cattrall is a British and Canadian actress, most notably known for her role as Samantha Jones in the HBO series Sex and the City (1998-2004). Her performance garnered her significant recognition, including five Primetime Emmy Award nominations and four Golden Globe Award nominations, with a win in 2002 for Best Supporting Actress. She also reprised her iconic role in the Sex and the City feature films (2008, 2010) and a guest appearance in the revival, And Just Like That... (2023).

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1925: Birth of Dennis Cattrall

In 1925, Dennis Cattrall, Kim Cattrall's father, was born.

1929: Birth of Gladys Shane (née Baugh)

In 1929, Gladys Shane (née Baugh), Kim Cattrall's mother, was born.

1938: Grandfather Disappears

In 1938, Kim Cattrall's grandfather, George Baugh, disappeared, abandoning his family.

August 1956: Kim Cattrall's Birth

Kim Victoria Cattrall was born in August 1956. Kim is a British and Canadian actress.

1961: Grandfather Immigrates to Australia

In 1961, Kim Cattrall's grandfather immigrated to Australia.

1963: Birth of Christopher Cattrall

In 1963, Christopher Cattrall, Kim Cattrall's brother, was born.

1972: Graduation and Move to the US

In 1972, Kim Cattrall graduated from Georges P. Vanier Secondary School and moved from Canada to the US.

1972: Grandfather Retires

In 1972, Kim Cattrall's grandfather retired in Australia.

1980: End of Universal's Contract Player System

In 1980, Kim Cattrall was one of the last participants in the contract player system of Universal before it ended.

1981: Misidentification on 60 Minutes

In 1981, Kim Cattrall was misidentified on 60 Minutes as Margaret, the mother of Justin, Alexander, and Michel Trudeau.

December 1988: Escapes Death on Pan Am Flight 103

In December 1988, Kim Cattrall narrowly escaped death when she re-arranged her booking from the Pan Am Flight 103 a day prior to its crash, because she wanted to shop at Harrods.

2009: Participates in Who Do You Think You Are?

In 2009, Kim Cattrall participated in the BBC One documentary series "Who Do You Think You Are?", discovering details about her grandfather's life.

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2012: Death of Dennis Cattrall

In 2012, Dennis Cattrall, Kim Cattrall's father, passed away.

2015: Departure From Linda Play and Woman's Hour Guest Edit

In 2015, Kim Cattrall dropped out of the play Linda due to insomnia, underwent cognitive behavior therapy, and later guest-edited BBC's Woman's Hour.

February 2018: Brother's Death

In February 2018, Kim Cattrall announced that her brother had disappeared in Alberta and asked for the public's help in finding him. He was found dead several hours later, having taken his own life.