KATIE HOLMES has appeared in films ranging from the action blockbuster "Batman Begins" directed by Christopher Nolan to critically acclaimed art-house pictures, including Ang Lee's "The Ice Storm" and Peter Hedges' "Pieces of April." Holmes is about to start filming "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark." The film will be produced by Guillermo del Toro, and Holmes will star opposite Guy Pearce. She most recently completed filming "The Extra Man" opposite Kevin Kline, and made her Broadway debut in Arthur Miller's "All My Sons." Holmes has worked with some of Hollywood's most prominent and talented directors. Her credits include "Wonder Boys" directed by Curtis Hanson, "Thank You for Smoking" directed by Jason Reitman, "The Gift" directed by Sam Raimi, "Abandon" directed by Stephen Gaghan, "Go" directed by Doug Liman, "Phone Booth" directed by Joel Schumacher, "The Singing Detective" directed by Keith Gordon, "First Daughter" directed by Forest Whitaker, "Teaching Mrs. Tingle" directed by Kevin Williamson and "Disturbing Behavior" directed by David Nutter. Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Holmes began acting in high school theater productions. While attending a national modeling and talent convention in New York, Holmes was encouraged to come to Los Angeles for pilot season auditions. While in Los Angeles, she landed the role as Libbets Casey opposite Tobey Maguire and Sigourney Weaver in Lee's award-winning drama "The Ice Storm." A year later she was cast as Joey Potter on the TV series "Dawson's Creek" opposite James Van Der Beek and Michelle Williams. The show quickly became one of the highest-rated series on television, averaging five million viewers per week throughout its six-season run.