Catherine Bell (b. 1968)

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Biography

Catherine Lisa Bell is a British-American actress and model known for her roles as Lieutenant Colonel Sarah MacKenzie in the television series JAG from 1997 to 2005, Denise Sherwood in the series Army Wives from 2007 to 2013, and Cassandra "Cassie" Nightingale in Hallmark's The Good Witch films and television series from 2008 to 2021.

Timeline

The story of Catherine Bell, told in moments.

1996 Life

Dropped out of UCLA, where she'd been studying pre-med, after landing a modeling job in Japan. Worked as a massage therapist at the Peninsula Hotel for eight years while pursuing acting.

Was dropping pre-med at UCLA for modeling in Japan impulsive or inspired? What did eight years as a massage therapist teach you?

1997 Event

Cast as Lt. Colonel Sarah MacKenzie on the military drama JAG. She played the role for eight seasons, through 2005.

Was Lt. Colonel Sarah MacKenzie the role that defined your career? Did eight seasons feel like enough?

2007 Event

Began starring as Denise Sherwood in Army Wives, running for six seasons on Lifetime.

Was Army Wives a continuation of the military theme or a coincidence? Did six seasons on Lifetime feel different from network TV?

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