: Katie Holmes is an American actress, director, and producer, born on December 18, 1978, in Toledo, Ohio. She rose to fame in the late 1990s for her role as Joey Potter on the hit teen drama Dawson's Creek (1998–2003). Her portrayal of the smart, grounded girl-next-door made her a household name and earned her widespread recognition. Following her success on Dawson's Creek, Holmes transitioned into film, appearing in a variety of genres. Some of her notable films include Disturbing Behavior (1998), Go (1999), Wonder Boys (2000), The Gift (2000), and Pieces of April (2003), for which she received critical praise. In 2005, she starred as Rachel Dawes in Batman Begins, further solidifying he...