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Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie in CBS's military court drama, <I>JAG</I>. </div> <div> <B>QUOTE THAT BEST SUMS HER UP...</B> </div> <bR> <div> Yo quiero Catherine Bell.</div> <div> <B>Why We Like Her</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Beauty, brains, intelligence, a good heart, humility, and style. Yes folks, it is possible for a woman to possess all of these qualities. Viva Catherine Bell. </div> <div> <B>Why Is She Famous?</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Catherine Bell plays Major Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie on CBS's military-court drama <I>JAG</I>, which has recently entered the Top 20 Nielsen list as one of the most watched shows in North America. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Comments</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="53cd3860.jpg" border=0 width="211" height="390" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Overall Rating 84</B> </div> <bR> <div> Catherine Bell should sign an endorsement contract with the Marine Corps because she has definitely helped increase enrollment in the armed services. As one of the stars of the hit CBS show <I>JAG</I>, Catherine hasn't had any trouble raising her personal fan club count by a million or so sailors. </div> <bR> <div> Let's admit it, the only reason <I>JAG</I> has lasted so long, even after having been initially cancelled on NBC, is thanks to Catherine Bell. Sure the Marines are interesting, but it's Major Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie's trial and tribulations that make viewers come back. </div> <bR> <div> Life wasn't always as glamorous for Catherine though. Her showbiz start was for an American Express commercial, after enduring some trying times in Japan where she was modeling for 4 months (before gaining 20 pounds on fast food and heading home). </div> <bR> <div> Her initial "big break" was playing Isabella Rossellini's body double in <I>Death Becomes Her</I>. (Side note, is Rossellini one of the most overrated beauties in the world, or are we just high on mushrooms?) </div> <bR> <div> But one part led to another, and now she is one of CBS's few certifiable sex symbols, which they have no trouble promoting across the network. Let's just hope that if we ever do decide to join the Marine Corps, all the females... we'll let you finish that thought.</div> <bR> <div> <B>personality & talent 85 </B></div> <bR> <div> Catherine's acting skills have been tested regularly on <I>JAG</I> thanks to story lines that have including her dealing with being abandoned by her mother, being abused as a child, being an alcoholic, being stalked, being accused of murder, breaking up a marriage, and having her ex die in her arms. </div> <bR> <div> So onscreen she has run the gamut of emotions, but offscreen she is just a normal woman. If normal means you enjoy bungee jumping, riding motorcycles, and kickboxing. In 1999, she even finished 8th overall (the 2nd woman to finish) at the Toyota Pro-Celebrity Race in California. </div> <bR> <div> Yes, she has a wild side but after growing up a straight-A student who even programmed computers, it is understandable that she is now rebelling, though in a goody two-shoes kind of way. </div> <bR> <div> But what sets Catherine apart is her kindness. She spends most of her free time (remember <I>JAG</I> films 15 hours a day, 6 days a week) helping charities, most notably the Children's Hospital in Los Angeles, and the Buoniconti Fund that is searching for a cure for paralysis. </div> <bR> <div> <B>sexiness 89</B> </div> <bR> <div> If Catherine Bell's sex appeal seems to originate from her wholesome image, don't be fooled. Catherine was a <I>bad</I> girl, who liked to date bad boys before her current husband (where were we during those times?). But nowadays, it's her incredible eyes and figure that have our tails wagging (you can't imagine how much they are wagging). Let's just say that her chest cavity is one of the Natural Wonders of the World. </div> <bR> <div> <B>accomplishments & fame 72</B> </div> <bR> <div> Catherine Bell's resumé isn't filled with critically-acclaimed series or films, but at least she hasn't had to resort to posing in <I>Playboy</I> to bolster her career (though she has repeatedly turned them down, a giant loss for mankind). </div> <bR> <div> She has had guest spots on <I>Dream On</I> with Brain Benben, perennial Emmy contender <I>Hercules: The Legendary Journeys</I>, and on NBC's <I>Friends</I> as the head turner that caused Matthew Perry and Matt LeBlanc to leave a baby on the bus. </div> <bR> <div> Though <I>JAG</I> is syndicated around the world, there is one place where the show is practically worshipped: Australia. Must be the beer games they play when the righteous lead <I>JAG</I> guy shows up onscreen. </div> <bR> <div> <B>natural beauty 84</B> </div> <bR> <div> Being born to a British father and Iranian mother does more than grant you dual-citizenship, it guarantees you some very unique features. And Catherine fits that bill, with a very natural and different look that isn't seen too often in Hollywood. </div> <div> But our voting panel said it best: "She is a major, <I>major</I> babe." From her appearance on <I>Politically Incorrect</I>, we assume the host Bill Maher agrees, since he was regularly seen lifting his jaw from the floor. </div> <bR> <div> <B>personal style 89</B> </div> <bR> <div> Though women are usually the ones who enjoy the opposite sex in uniforms, we don't mind any of the Marine outfits Catherine has put on. Unfortunately, she doesn't wear those outfits outside of the studio. But don't worry, her incredible style (which compliments her fantastic figure) make her a winner in our fashion books. She dresses with class and elegance that reflect her European upbringing. What a woman! </div> <bR> <div> <B>Secret Wish</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Give Catherine Bell her own TV show called <I>CPR 101 In A Bikini</I>. Think of the lives that would be saved with a show like this. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Biography</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Quote</B> </div> <bR> <div> "This huge life-changing moment of going from zero to ninety in two seconds!" </div> <div> -Catherine Bell, on her reaction to getting a lead role on <I>JAG</I> </div> <div> Catherine Lisa Bell was born August 14, 1968, in London, England. Of British and Iranian descent (Catherine speaks fluent Farsi), a 3-year-old Catherine relocated to Los Angeles with her family. </div> <bR> <div> Although she had appeared in some television commercials as a child, Catherine originally wanted to be an artist. She ended up going to UCLA to study medicine, with the intention of becoming a surgeon or a biomedical engineer, but she had a slight change of plans... </div> <bR> <div> <B>a model student </B></div> <bR> <div> Catherine began modeling part-time while in college. She put her studies on hold when she headed to Japan to model for several months, but even though she was modeling, Catherine still felt that her shyness was holding her back.  That's where acting came in. Catherine hired an acting coach to help her get over her shyness. She was on the road to becoming a successful model, but fell in love with acting instead. </div> <bR> <div> Her parents supported her decision to pursue acting (rather than the more secure medical field), but it took years of auditions to finally get the break she needed. Catherine started out with guest appearances on television shows like <I>Dream On</I> in 1994, <I>Friends</I> in 1995 ("The One with the Baby on the Bus"), <I>Hotline</I> in 1996, <I>Hercules: The Legendary Journeys</I> in 1997, and a recurring role in <I>Sin City Spectacular</I> in 1998. </div> <bR> <div> <B>yes lieutenant! </B></div> <bR> <div> Before landing her breakthrough role of Lt. Col. Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie on <I>JAG</I>, she was cast in the recurring role of Lt. Dianne Schonke, in one of the show's first seasons. She was killed of the show after only a couple of appearances, but the good news was that since the show's creator and executive producer was so impressed by her performance, she was made the female lead in 1997. </div> <bR> <div> Catherine also has several film roles to her credit, including Isabella Rossellini's body double in 1992's <I>Death Becomes Her</I>; 1994's <I>Men of War</I>; 1996's <I>Crash Dive</I>; 1997's <I>Black Thunder</I>; the made-for-TV-movies <I>Mother of the Bride</I> and <I>Alien Nation: Body and Soul</I>; starring roles in <I>Cab to Canada</I> and <I>The Time Shifters</I>, and her appearance as a square in <I>Hollywood Squares</I>. </div> <bR> <div> Lieutenant by day, Catherine is wife to Adam Beason, who she met on the set of <I>Death Becomes Her</I> as he was the director's assistant. Catherine and her husband live near LA, with their two Italian greyhounds, Zoe and Leo. The stunning actress dedicates her time to organizations like the Children's Hospital in Los Angeles and the Buoniconti Fund, and enjoys bungee jumping and motorcycles. </div> <bR> <div> What else do you need to know?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Bio</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Catherine Lisa Bell was born August 14, 1968, in London, England. Of British and Iranian descent (Catherine speaks fluent Farsi), a 3-year-old Catherine relocated to Los Angeles with her family. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Trivia:</B> Who was Catherine a body double for in the film <I>Death Becomes Her</I>? </div> <bR> <div> <B>This article was po</B><B>sted on </B><B>AskMen.com</B><B> on M</B><B>arch 2, 2002.</B></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>