If you like Kate Beckinsale you should definitely watch our picks for her best movies. Kathrin Romary Beckinsale born on 26 July 1973, is an English actress and model. After some minor television roles, her film debut was Much Ado About Nothing. She started film work in the United States in the late 1990s and after her role as Selene in the Underworld film series Beckinsale is known for her work in action films.