Katie Noelle Holmes, the youngest of five children, was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. Katie started acting in high school plays. She first caught the attention of her future managers at a modeling convention. These managers brought her to Los Angeles for the six-week pilot season, which is when the networks hold auditions for future television shows. Katie received her first part - the role of Libetts Casey in The Ice Storm.
The following year while in Toledo, Katie was busy with the lead role in her high school's production of Damn Yankees when her agents sent her tape to various studios, which included the creators of Dawson's Creek. After the creators of Dawson's Creek saw her tape, they knew she was perfect for the role of Joey Potter. They called Katie letting her know that they needed her to audition in person but the audition happened to be on the day of the performance of Damn Yankees. She stayed to be in her high school play but luckily, the creators rescheduled the audition and Katie won the role of Joey Potter.
Katie starred in various roles since her role on Dawson's Creek including Disturbing Behavior, Go!, Teaching Mrs. Tingle, and Wonder Boys.
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name: Katherine Noelle Holmes
nicknames: Katie
birth date: December 18, 1978
hometown: Toledo, Ohio
favorite
TV show: ER
favorite music: Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, Dave Matthews Band, Frank
Sinatra
favorite actresses: Meg Ryan, Jodie Foster
favorite movie: My Best Friend's Wedding
favorite junk food: onion rings, cookie dough, jelly beans, popcorn
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