Katherine Heigl Grey Anatomy

Born in Washington, DC, but raised in New Canaan, Connecticut, Katherine Heigl began her career at the age of nine as a child model. It wasn`t long before she graduated to commercial work, which opened the door to auditions for film roles. By age 12 she made her feature debut in "That Night," starring Juliette Lewis and C. Thomas Howell. Heigl has since emerged as one of Hollywood`s brightest talents on both the silver screen and on television.

This summer Heigl could be seen starring in the romantic comedy "Knocked Up," directed by Judd Apatow and co-staring Seth Rogan. During the summer hiatus she also filmed the romantic comedy, "27 Dresses," co-starring James Marsden and Malin Akerman, about a young woman who, having been a bridesmaid 27 times, wrestles with the prospect of standing by her sister`s side as her sibling marries the man she`s secretly in love with.

Heigl`s previous film credits include "The Ringer," the horror film "Valentine," Steven Soderbergh`s critically acclaimed depression-era drama, "King of the Hill," "Under Siege 2: Dark Territory," "Stand-Ins" and "That Night." Her first leading role was in Touchstone Pictures` "My Father the Hero," opposite Gerard Depardieu.

On television she starred on the WB`s sci-fi drama series, "Roswell." Additional TV credits include the Hallmark Channel`s "Love Comes Softly," TBS` "Evil Never Dies" and "Love`s Enduring Promise."

This past year Heigl received a Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal of Dr. Isobel "Izzie" Stevens, the small-town girl who is constantly battling for respect amongst her peers on the award-winning drama "Grey`s Anatomy."