Kate Winslet Celebrity Photos's Biography :- birth name kate elizabeth winslet nickname english rose corset kate height 5' 6½" (1.69 m) mini biography ask kate winslet what she liked about any of her characters, and the word "ballsy" is bound to pop up at least once. the british actress has made a point of eschewing straightforward pretty-girl parts in favor of more devilish damsels; as a result, she's built an eclectic resume; that runs the gamut from shakespearean tragedy to modern-day mysticism and erotica. born into a family of thespians -- parents roger winslet and sally bridges-wi........