Kim Cattrall is a British-Canadian actress best known for her role as Samantha Jones in HBO's "Sex and the City". Her performance earned her critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe Award and multiple nominations for both Emmy and Golden Globe awards. She reprised her iconic role in the "Sex and the City" feature films and made a cameo appearance in the sequel series "And Just Like That...".
1925: Birth of Dennis Cattrall
Kim Cattrall's father, Dennis Cattrall, was born in 1925.
1929: Birth of Gladys Shane
Kim Cattrall's mother, Gladys Shane, was born in 1929.
1938: George Baugh Abandons Family
In 1938, Kim Cattrall's grandfather, George Baugh, abandoned his family, including Cattrall's mother who was eight years old at the time.
August 1956: Birth of Kim Cattrall
Kim Victoria Cattrall was born in August 1956 in Liverpool, Lancashire.
August 1956: Kim Cattrall is born
Kim Victoria Cattrall was born in August 1956.
1963: Birth of Christopher Cattrall
Kim Cattrall's brother, Christopher Cattrall, was born in 1963.
1972: George Baugh Retires
After immigrating to Australia and becoming a postmaster, George Baugh retired in 1972.
1972: Graduation from High School
Kim Cattrall graduated from Georges P. Vanier Secondary School in 1972.
1974: George Baugh Dies in Sydney
George Baugh, Kim Cattrall's grandfather, died in Sydney in 1974. His family had not known of his whereabouts until the "Who Do You Think You Are?" episode.
1975: Film Debut in "Rosebud"
Kim Cattrall made her film debut in Otto Preminger's "Rosebud" in 1975.
1975: Film Debut in "Rosebud"
She made her film debut in Otto Preminger's "Rosebud" in 1975.
1977: Guest Appearance on "Quincy, M.E."
Cattrall made a guest appearance on an episode of the television series "Quincy, M.E." in 1977.
1977: First Marriage
Kim Cattrall married Larry Davis in 1977; the marriage was later annulled.
1978: Roles in "Columbo" and "Starsky & Hutch"
Kim Cattrall appeared in an episode of the detective series "Columbo" and the action series "Starsky & Hutch" in 1978.
1979: First Marriage Annulment
Kim Cattrall's first marriage to Larry Davis was annulled in 1979.
1979: Stars in Miniseries and "The Incredible Hulk"
She appeared in television miniseries "The Bastard" and "The Rebels," and played Dr. Gabrielle White on the television series "The Incredible Hulk" in 1979.
1980: Starring Role in "Tribute"
Cattrall starred alongside Jack Lemmon in the film "Tribute" in 1980.
1980: Stars in "Tribute" and "Crossbar"
Cattrall starred in the film "Tribute" and "Crossbar" in 1980.
1980: End of Universal Contract Player System
The contract player system at Universal Studios, of which Cattrall was a part, ended in 1980.
1981: Appearance in "Ticket to Heaven"
She appeared in the film "Ticket to Heaven" in 1981.
1981: Stars as Miss Honeywell in "Porky's"
Kim Cattrall played the role of Miss Honeywell in the comedy "Porky's" in 1981.
1981: Misidentification in Photo
In 2016, Cattrall was misidentified as someone else in a photo from 1981.
1982: Second Marriage
Cattrall entered her second marriage with Andre J. Lyson in 1982.
1982: Breakthrough Role in "Porky's"
Kim Cattrall rose to fame with her role in the comedy film "Porky's" in 1982.
1984: Joins the "Police Academy" Cast
She joined the cast of the comedy film "Police Academy" in 1984.
1985: Appears in "Turk 182," "City Limits," and "Hold-Up"
She starred in the films "Turk 182," "City Limits," and "Hold-Up" in 1985.
1986: Stars in "Big Trouble in Little China"
Cattrall starred alongside Kurt Russell in the action film "Big Trouble in Little China" in 1986.
1986: Stars in "Big Trouble in Little China"
Cattrall starred in the action film "Big Trouble in Little China" in 1986.
1987: Stars in Cult Comedy "Mannequin"
She had a lead role in the successful cult comedy film "Mannequin" in 1987.
1987: Cult Classic "Mannequin"
She starred in the cult comedy "Mannequin" in 1987.
1989: End of Second Marriage
Kim Cattrall's second marriage to Andre J. Lyson ended in 1989.
1991: Joins the "Star Trek" Universe
Kim Cattrall appeared as Lieutenant Valeris in "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" in 1991.
1993: Takes on "Miss Julie"
She took on the role of Miss Julie at the McCarter Theatre in 1993.
1997: Cast as Samantha Jones in "Sex and the City"
Kim Cattrall was cast as Samantha Jones in the HBO series "Sex and the City" in 1997.
1998: Third Marriage
Cattrall married Mark Levinson, an American audio equipment designer, in 1998.
1998: "Sex and the City" Premieres
In 1998, the HBO series "Sex and the City," starring Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones, premiered.
2002: Publication of "Satisfaction: The Art of the Female Orgasm"
Cattrall co-authored and published the book "Satisfaction: The Art of the Female Orgasm" with Mark Levinson in 2002.
2002: Golden Globe Win for Kim Cattrall
Kim Cattrall won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Samantha Jones in "Sex and the City" in 2002.
2002: Wins Golden Globe for "Sex and the City"
Kim Cattrall won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Sex and the City" in 2002.
2004: End of Third Marriage
Kim Cattrall's third marriage to Mark Levinson ended in 2004.
2004: "Sex and the City" Series Finale
The final episode of "Sex and the City" aired in 2004.
2004: "Sex and the City" Series Finale
The final episode of "Sex and the City" as a weekly series aired in 2004.
2005: Named One of TV Guide's Sexiest Stars
She was included in TV Guide's list of the 50 Sexiest Stars of All Time in 2005.
2005: Appears in "Ice Princess" and "Whose Life Is It Anyway?"
Kim Cattrall appeared in the film "Ice Princess" and the West End production of "Whose Life Is It Anyway?" in 2005.
2006: Stars in "The Cryptogram" and "The Tiger's Tail"
She appeared in the West End production of "The Cryptogram" and the film "The Tiger's Tail" in 2006.
2008: Reprises Role in "Sex and the City" Film
Cattrall reprised her role as Samantha Jones in the "Sex and the City" film in 2008.
2008: "Sex and the City" Movie Released
The first "Sex and the City" film, featuring Kim Cattrall reprising her role as Samantha Jones, was released in 2008.
2009: Cattrall Participates in "Who Do You Think You Are?"
In 2009, Kim Cattrall appeared on the BBC One documentary series "Who Do You Think You Are?", where she uncovered the hidden past of her grandfather, George Baugh.
2010: "Sex and the City 2" Premieres
Kim Cattrall appeared as Samantha Jones once again in the sequel, "Sex and the City 2," in 2010.
2010: Stars in "Sex and the City 2"
She once again played Samantha Jones in the sequel, "Sex and the City 2," in 2010.
2010: Cattrall Receives Honorary Fellowship
In 2010, Kim Cattrall received an honorary fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University for her contributions to the dramatic arts.
2010: Notable Acting Roles and Recognition
In 2010, Kim Cattrall appeared in several acclaimed projects, including "The Ghost Writer" and "Producing Parker." She also received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
2011: Broadway Revival and Television Appearances
In 2011, Kim Cattrall reprised her role in "Private Lives" on Broadway and participated in the Comic Relief parody "Uptown Downstairs Abbey."
2012: "Antony and Cleopatra" Revival
Cattrall reprised her role as Cleopatra in a revival of "Antony and Cleopatra" at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2012.
2012: Death of Dennis Cattrall
Kim Cattrall's father, Dennis Cattrall, passed away in 2012.
2013: Stage Role in "Sweet Bird of Youth"
Cattrall starred in the Old Vic's production of Tennessee Williams's "Sweet Bird of Youth" in 2013.
2013: Performs in "Sweet Bird of Youth"
She starred in "Sweet Bird of Youth" at The Old Vic theatre in 2013.
2015: International Emmy Award Nomination
"Sensitive Skin" was nominated for an International Emmy Award in 2015.
2015: Withdrawal from Play and Advocacy
Cattrall withdrew from a play due to insomnia, later advocating for sleep health and sparking controversy by discussing child-free living. She also appeared in the short film "Ruby Robinson."
2016: Canadian Screen Award Nomination
She received a nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy Series at the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards for her role in "Sensitive Skin."
2016: Relationship with Russell Thomas and Misidentification
Cattrall began dating Russell Thomas. She was also misidentified as Margaret Trudeau in a photo from 1981.
2016: "The Witness for the Prosecution"
Kim Cattrall starred in the BBC mini-series "The Witness for the Prosecution" in 2016.
2017: BAFTA Nomination and "Modus" Role
"The Witness for the Prosecution" received a BAFTA nomination, and Cattrall joined the cast of the Swedish TV show "Modus" in 2017.
2017: Canadian Screen Award Nomination
Cattrall received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for her role in "Sensitive Skin" in 2017.
February 2018: Cattrall's Brother Dies by Suicide
In February 2018, Kim Cattrall's brother, Christopher, tragically died by suicide in Alberta.
2018: Joins "Tell Me a Story" Cast
Cattrall joined the cast of the Paramount+ series "Tell Me a Story" in 2018.
2018: "Tell Me a Story" Premiere
Cattrall starred in the Paramount+ series "Tell Me a Story" from 2018 to 2019.
2018: Cattrall Becomes Ambassador for Kew Gardens
Kim Cattrall joined Judi Dench as an ambassador for the Royal Botanical Kew Gardens in London in 2018.
2018: Cattrall Receives Honorary Doctorate
Kim Cattrall was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of British Columbia in 2018 for her activism and humanitarian work.
2018: Death of Christopher Cattrall
Kim Cattrall's brother, Christopher Cattrall, passed away in 2018.
2019: Conclusion of "Tell Me a Story"
Cattrall's role in the Paramount+ series "Tell Me a Story" concluded in 2019.
2019: "Tell Me a Story" Concludes
The series "Tell Me a Story," featuring Kim Cattrall, ended in 2019.
2020: Stars in "Filthy Rich"
She starred in the Fox series "Filthy Rich" in 2020.
2020: "Filthy Rich" Premiere and Atlanta TV Festival Honor
Cattrall starred in and produced the Fox drama "Filthy Rich" in 2020, receiving the Icon Award at the Atlanta TV Festival.
2020: American Citizenship
Having held dual British and Canadian citizenship, Cattrall became an American citizen in 2020 to vote in the election.
2021: Narrator Role in "How I Met Your Father"
Cattrall joined the cast of the "How I Met Your Mother" spinoff series, "How I Met Your Father," as the narrator in 2021.
2021: "And Just Like That..." Premiere
The "Sex and the City" revival, "And Just Like That...", premiered in 2021 without Cattrall's involvement.
2022: Role in "Queer as Folk" Revival
Cattrall starred in the Peacock revival series "Queer as Folk" in 2022.
2022: Returns for "Queer as Folk" Revival
Kim Cattrall joined the cast of the Peacock revival of "Queer as Folk" in 2022.
2022: Death of Gladys Shane
Kim Cattrall's mother, Gladys Shane, passed away in 2022.
2022: Explanation for Cattrall's Absence
Sarah Jessica Parker addressed Cattrall's absence from the "Sex and the City" revival, stating that Cattrall had declined to participate.
2023: Film Appearance and Television Roles
Cattrall appeared in the film "About My Father" and starred in the Netflix series "Glamorous" in 2023. She was also featured in the "Wondrous Place" exhibition in Liverpool.
2023: Cameo Appearance in "And Just Like That..."
Kim Cattrall made a cameo appearance as Samantha Jones in the spin-off series "And Just Like That..." in 2023.
2023: Cameo Appearance in "And Just Like That..."
Kim Cattrall reprised her role as Samantha for a brief cameo in the season 2 finale of "And Just Like That...".