Ian Then Some...The WB Press Kit
The WB Biography for
Kate Bosworth,
"Bella Banks"
It seemed
too good to be true when, Kate Bosworth, a champion equestrian, learned they
were casting a movie about horses. Then 14, she heard of an open audition in
New York for Robert Redford's film "The Horse Whisperer" and decided to try her
luck.
Casting executives were amused when Kate handed them a family Christmas card
photo in lieu of a standard head shot, and later were impressed by her talent.
While her previous performing experience consisted of singing at county fairs in
California and acting in a community theater production of "Annie," she won the
role of the female lead's best friend and the chance to work with director/star
Redford.
Bosworth was born in Los Angeles and moved with her parents to San Francisco at
age 6, to Connecticut at 9, and to Cohasset, Mass., at 14. Since landing the
movie role, she has frequented more sound stages than ranches. Fearful than an
early career would rob her of her childhood, she took 18 months off to live a
normal life before opting to plunge into acting again. Last year, she landed
the role of the bratty sister in the upcoming feature film "The Newcomers" and
the part of a football co-captain's girlfriend in the upcoming Denzel Washington
movie "Remember the Titans."
Currently a high school junior, she has maintained academic excellence and is an
honor roll student and a member of the National Honor Society. Bosworth has
volunteered her spare time with various non-profit organizations, including a
Los Angeles program for physically challenged children who learn to ride horses
with assistance, and is a veteran member of the Appalachia Program.
In her off hours, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, as well
as her cats, Louise and Dusty. She also plays Varsity soccer and lacrosse and
hopes soon to "get back in the saddle again."
January 2000