Born:
May 04, 1981
in
Blackburn
Best Known For:
Playing Kezia Walker in The Bill.
Early-life:
Cat was born in Blackburn on May 4, 1981, the daughter of a singer and nurse. She trained with the Oldham Theatre Workshop and National Youth Music Theatre. Cat's first break came in 2005 when she had a recurring role in Channel 5 soap Family Affairs.
Career:
Simmons is best known to TV audiences for playing Kezia Walker in The Bill between 2006 and 2009. Her other TV credits include Holby City, Doctors and Casualty. More recently, she appeared in BBC drama Ordinary Lies. She also has an extensive stage career, having starred in Whistle Down the Wind, Jesus Christ Superstar, Aladdin, Simply Heavenly, Hopelessly Devoted and Oliver!
Quote:
"I've always done everything - I've always been able to sing, dance and act."
Trivia:
In 2005, Simmons collaborated with the group Three Levels on the track Rock U 2Nite.