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Actor
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Famoose for
Playing Velma Kelly in Chicago and Elena in The Mask of Zorro.
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- Born
- 25 September 1969
- Birthplace
- Swansea
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Catherine Zeta-Jones
Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh actor whose musical-theatre training led to film, television and Broadway roles.
Early life
Swansea beginnings
Studied dance as a child and pursued musical theatre in London.
Career
- 1987
West End breakthrough
Took a leading role in 42nd Street.
- 1991–1993
Television recognition
Played Mariette in The Darling Buds of May.
- 1998
Hollywood breakthrough
Starred in The Mask of Zorro.
- 2010
Tony Award
Won for A Little Night Music.
Selected work
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Appeared in Steven Soderbergh’s ensemble film.
Chicago
Her Velma Kelly performance won a supporting-actor Oscar.
Wednesday
Began playing Morticia Addams.
Beyond work
Family
Married Michael Douglas in 2000; they have two children.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Additional biographical or achievement source ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Margaret Gardiner. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.