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Kristin Davis Biography

(Actress)

Birthday: February 24, 1965 (Pisces)

Born In: Boulder, Colorado, U.S

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Kristin Landen Davis is a famous American actress. She started dreaming of becoming an actress at nine and got an opportunity to work in a workshop theatre for ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’. To take a step forward to achieve her goals and accomplish her dreams, she graduated with a BFA degree in Acting from Rutgers University's ‘Mason Gross School of the Arts’. She started her acting career with a role in a daily soap, ‘General Hospital’ and an opportunity in the TV series, ‘Melrose Place’ catapulted her acting career further. She achieved great success for her role as Charlotte York Goldenblatt on HBO's ‘Sex and the City’. Her choice of role in films has been mediocre. Thus, films such as ‘Sour Grapes’, ‘Deck of Halls’, ‘The Shaggy Dog’, ‘Couple Retreat’ and ‘The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D’, have been blasted by critics, though some of them saw box-office success. This graceful actress has always been active in supporting charitable foundations. She has also been concerned about the issues related to women. Due to her love for animals, especially elephants, she has been supporting organizations that take care of animals.

Birthday: February 24, 1965 (Pisces)

Born In: Boulder, Colorado, U.S

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Also Known As: Kristin Landen Davis

Age: 59 Years, 59 Year Old Females

Family:

mother: Dorothy

children: Gemma Rose Davis

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Height: 5'6" (168 cm), 5'6" Females

U.S. State: Colorado

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education: A.C. Flora High School, Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts

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  • 1

    What are Kristin Davis' most famous acting roles?

    Kristin Davis is best known for her role as Charlotte York in the popular TV series "Sex and the City."
  • 2

    Has Kristin Davis ever appeared in any other TV shows or movies besides

    Yes, Kristin Davis has appeared in various TV shows and movies such as "Melrose Place," "Couples Retreat," and "Holiday in the Wild."
  • 3

    Is Kristin Davis involved in any charity work or causes?

    Yes, Kristin Davis is actively involved in conservation efforts and serves as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
  • 4

    What inspired Kristin Davis to pursue a career in acting?

    Kristin Davis was inspired to pursue acting after attending a performance of the play "A Chorus Line" as a child.
  • 5

    How does Kristin Davis maintain a healthy lifestyle?

    Kristin Davis is known to follow a plant-based diet and enjoys practicing yoga and Pilates to stay fit and healthy.

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Childhood & Early Life
Davis was born in Boulder, Colorado, and her parents separated when she very young. Later, Keith Davis, a University of Colorado Boulder professor adopted her.
When Kristin was a child, her family shifted to Columbia, South Carolina, where she attended ‘A.C. Flora High School’ and graduated in 1983.
Aspiring to be an actress since the age of 9, she moved to New Jersey and earned a BFA degree in Acting from ‘Mason Gross School of the Arts’, Rutgers University, in 1987.
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Career
Davis shifted to New York and started working as waitress. Soon, with the help of one of her friends she started a yoga studio. In 1991, she got an acting opportunity and appeared in a few episodes of the daytime drama, ‘General Hospital’.
She catapulted to success in 1995 when she portrayed Brooke Armstrong Campbell on the nighttime drama, ‘Melrose Place’. Later, her character was killed-off in the show and she went on to make appearances in TV series like ‘Friends’, ‘Will and Grace’ and ‘Seinfeld’.
In, ‘Sour Grapes’, a 1998 American comedy film written and directed by Larry David, she played the role of Riggs. The film gained poor reviews from the critics.
In, ‘Deck the Halls’, a 2006 Christmas comedy film, she was cast as Kelly Finch alongside stars like Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderick and Kristin Chenoweth. The film was a commercial flop and was critically panned.
She starred opposite Tim Allen in ‘The Shaggy Dog’, a 2006 comedy film by Walt Disney Pictures. The film received mixed reviews from film critics but went on to be a commercial success.
In, ‘Sex and the City: The Movie’ a 2008 film adaptation of the HBO comedy series of the same name about four female friends, she reprised the role of Charlotte York Goldenblatt.
Following the release of ‘Sex and the City: The Movie’, in 2008, Belk, the nation's largest privately owned department store chain, announced a partnership with Davis, for ladies' apparel and accessories line.
In, ‘Couples Retreat’, a 2009 American romantic comedy film she paired with Jon Favreau as one of the four couples. Despite the negative critical reception, it was a box-office success.
In the 2010 film, ‘Sex and the City 2’, reprising her role of Charlotte Goldenblatt, she shared the Worst Actress Golden Raspberry Award with the other actresses in the film.
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She lent her voice to ‘Miss Spider’, the title character in the animated television special, ‘Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids’ and its spin-off series, ‘Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends’.
She hosted the VH1 show, 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons and in 2005, starred in a television pilot entitled, ‘Soccer Mom’. She also appeared as a guest-judge on the Lifetime (TV network) program ‘Project Runway’.
In ‘The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D’, a 2005 adventure fantasy comedy film, she starred as Max’ (Sharkboy) mother. Though the film received poor reviews from the critics, it was a commercial success and collected $69,425,967 at the box-office.
Major Works
Kristin Davis’ claim to fame rests on her role of Charlotte York Goldenblatt, an art dealer and housewife in the hugely successful HBO sitcom, ‘Sex and the City’, broadcast from 1998 to 2004.
She starred in, ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’, a 2012 American 3D science-fiction adventure comedy film. It was a box office success with a worldwide gross of nearly $326 million, surpassing its predecessor.
Awards & Achievements
In 1999, HBO’S ‘Sex and the City’ stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon shared ‘The Lucy Award for Innovation in Television’.
Davis and her costars from ‘The Sex and the City’ were twice recipients of ‘The Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy’.
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Personal Life & Legacy
In 2011, Davis adopted a daughter, Gemma Rose. They reside in Los Angeles, California. Davis is a recovering alcoholic. She says she was introduced to alcohol early as part of her Southern upbringing.
She is a life-long lover of elephants and in recognition to the attention she brought towards the plight of orphaned African elephants; she was presented the Humane Society's 2010 Wyler Award.
A tireless champion of vulnerable women’s cause, Kristin has made two visits to Africa with Oxfam, travelling to Mozambique, South Africa and Uganda to gain a better understanding of gender issues and poverty there.
Facts About Kristin Davis
Kristin Davis is a passionate animal rights advocate and has been involved in various campaigns to protect wildlife and endangered species.
She is an accomplished photographer and has showcased her work in several exhibitions, capturing the beauty of nature and wildlife.
In addition to her acting career, Kristin Davis is also a dedicated philanthropist, supporting various causes related to children's welfare and environmental conservation.
She is known for her love of gardening and has a green thumb, often sharing tips and tricks for cultivating beautiful plants and flowers.
Kristin Davis has a keen interest in vintage fashion and often incorporates unique pieces into her wardrobe, showcasing her eclectic sense of style.

Kristin Davis Movies

1. Holiday in the Wild (2019)

  (Comedy, Drama, Romance)

2. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)

  (Action, Family, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy)

3. Sour Grapes (1998)

  (Comedy)

4. Sex and the City (2008)

  (Romance, Comedy, Drama)

5. Couples Retreat (2009)

  (Comedy)

6. Nine Months (1995)

  (Romance, Comedy)

7. The Knight Before Christmas (2019)

  (Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance)

8. Deck the Halls (2006)

  (Comedy, Family)

9. Sex and the City 2 (2010)

  (Comedy, Drama, Romance)

10. The Shaggy Dog (2006)

  (Fantasy, Family, Comedy)

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