Katherine Heigl, 1978
Actors · November 24, 1978
Katherine Heigl
★ HOW OLD IS KATHERINE HEIGL?
Katherine Heigl is 47 years old, born November 24, 1978 in United States · Sagittarius.
#9672of 35,276 Actors on HotBirthdays
★ LEDE
About
Katherine Heigl made her name as Dr. Izzie Stevens on Grey's Anatomy, winning a Primetime Emmy for the role in 2007. Born November 24, 1978, in the US, she pivoted from child modeling to acting, landing her film debut in That Night (1992). She became a rom-com staple with Knocked Up, 27 Dresses, and The Ugly Truth, while also executive-producing her own TV projects like Firefly Lane. A Sagittarius with life path 33, Heigl blends blockbuster appeal with behind-the-scenes creative control [F1, enrichments].
★ FEATURE
Biography
Katherine Heigl's breakout role as Dr. Izzie Stevens on ABC's Grey's Anatomy (2005–2010) earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007, cementing her as a television force. Before that, she worked as a child model with Wilhelmina Models, transitioning to acting with her film debut in That Night (1992), followed by appearances in My Father the Hero (1994), Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995), Wish Upon a Star (1996), and Bride of Chucky (1998). She also starred as Isabel Evans on The WB series Roswell (1999–2002), earning Saturn Award and Teen Choice Award nominations.
Heigl became synonymous with romantic comedies in the late 2000s and early 2010s, headlining Knocked Up (2007), 27 Dresses (2008), The Ugly Truth (2009), Killers (2010), Life As We Know It (2010), and New Year's Eve (2011). Beyond acting, she expanded into executive production, helming the NBC series State of Affairs (2014–2015), the Netflix hit Firefly Lane (2021–2023), and the upcoming limited series Woodhull. She also appeared in the animated film The Nut Job (2014) and voiced its 2017 sequel, and took a main role in the final two seasons of USA Network's Suits (2018–2019). Her modeling career paralleled her acting, with covers in Maxim, Vanity Fair, and Cosmopolitan. As an actor born under Sagittarius, Heigl channels the sign's directness and independence into both her on-screen roles and production choices. Her life path 33 reflects a master teacher archetype—building careers both in front of and behind the camera [F1, enrichments].
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Heigl began her professional career as a child model with Wilhelmina Models before pivoting to acting. She made her film debut in That Night (1992) at age 13, followed by roles in My Father the Hero (1994), Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995), Wish Upon a Star (1996), and Bride of Chucky (1998). Her early television work included the role of Isabel Evans on The WB's Roswell (1999–2002), which earned her Saturn Award and Teen Choice Award nominations.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007 for her role as Dr. Izzie Stevens on Grey's Anatomy.
- Appeared in multiple romantic comedies during the late 2000s and early 2010s, including Knocked Up, 27 Dresses, The Ugly Truth, and Life As We Know It.
- Has served as executive producer on multiple television projects, including the Netflix series Firefly Lane (2021–2023) and the upcoming limited series Woodhull.
- Modeled for major publications including Maxim, Vanity Fair, and Cosmopolitan.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Katherine Heigl?
- Katherine Heigl is 47 years old (born November 24, 1978).
- When is Katherine Heigl's birthday?
- Katherine Heigl was born on November 24, 1978.
- What is Katherine Heigl's zodiac sign?
- Katherine Heigl is a Sagittarius, born November 24, 1978.
- What is Katherine Heigl's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Katherine Heigl was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Katherine Heigl from?
- Katherine Heigl is from United States.
- What does Katherine Heigl do?
- Katherine Heigl is a actor.
- Is Katherine Heigl still alive?
#40,984
