This timeline covers Catherine Zeta-Jones's formative years, from her birth and childhood in Wales to her early successes on the stage, laying the foundation for her future film career.
Birth in Swansea, Wales
September 25, 1969
Catherine Zeta-Jones is born in Swansea, Wales, to David James Jones, a factory owner, and Patricia (née Fair) Jones, a seamstress. She is named after her grandmothers, Catherine and Zeta.
Early Interest in Performing Arts
Childhood
From a young age, Zeta-Jones demonstrates a keen interest in performing. She participates in local amateur productions and attends the Hazel Johnson School of Dance from the age of four.
Leading Role in 'Annie'
1981
At the age of 11, Zeta-Jones secures a leading role in a Swansea-based production of the musical 'Annie'. This marks a significant early achievement and fuels her passion for acting.
The West End
1984
At 15, she left school and moved to London to pursue a career in musical theatre. She played the lead female role in the revival of 42nd Street, when the star became ill.
Early Stage Roles
Late 1980s
Zeta-Jones gains further experience in the theatre, appearing in various stage productions and developing her skills as a performer. She learns to dance and act at Arts Educational Schools, London.
