
Catherine Zeta-Jones
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Gender: Female
Place of Birth: Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Biography:
Catherine Zeta-Jones, a celebrated Welsh actress born on September 25th, 1969, has had an illustrious career in Hollywood since her early beginnings on stage. With a diverse portfolio that includes everything from television films to blockbuster movies, she's captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with her talent and charisma.
Zeta-Jones first rose to prominence with her starring roles in the 1998 action film 'The Mask of Zorro', opposite Antonio Banderas, and the 1999 crime thriller 'Entrapment', alongside Sean Connery. Her exceptional acting chops were further recognized in the 2000 film 'Traffic', earning her a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture.
In 2002, she donned the sequin-studded flapper dress as Velma Kelly in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film adaptation of the musical 'Chicago'. This role earned her an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
Zeta-Jones continued to impress with roles in films such as the 2003 romantic comedy 'Intolerable Cruelty', opposite George Clooney, and the 2004 crime comedy 'Ocean's Twelve'. In 2005, she starred as the lead female character in 'The Legend of Zorro', a sequel to the original 1998 film. Her versatile acting skills were showcased once again in the 2008 biopic romantic thriller 'Death Defying Acts'.
In 2010, Zeta-Jones' extraordinary talent on stage earned her a Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, for her unforgettable portrayal of Desiree in 'A Little Night Music'. Through her remarkable journey from the stages of her homeland to Hollywood's biggest productions, Catherine Zeta-Jones has cemented her place as a truly gifted actress.
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