Kelly Bishop

Kelly Bishop

81 · Born: Feb 28, 1944

Personal Details

BornFeb 28, 1944 Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Spouse
  • Lee Leonard

    ( Apr 15, 1980 to Dec 16, 2018 )
  • Peter Miller

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 9, 2025 )

Biography

Kelly Bishop, a talented and accomplished actress, was born on February 28, 1944, in the picturesque city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America.

Her impressive career in the entertainment industry has spanned numerous decades, with notable roles in several iconic television shows and films.

One of her most iconic and enduring roles was in the popular television series "Gilmore Girls", which aired from 2000 to 2007.

In addition to her work on "Gilmore Girls", Bishop has also appeared in several notable films, including the classic 1987 dance drama "Dirty Dancing", and the 2000 comedy-drama "Wonder Boys".

Throughout her career, Bishop has consistently demonstrated her versatility and range as an actress, taking on a wide variety of roles and characters that have captivated audiences and earned her widespread recognition and acclaim.

Despite her many accomplishments, Bishop remains humble and dedicated to her craft, continuing to work in the entertainment industry and inspire new generations of actors and actresses.

As a testament to her enduring impact on the entertainment industry, Bishop's work continues to be celebrated and cherished by fans and critics alike, cementing her place as a beloved and respected figure in the world of acting.

Career

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2023
The Watchful Eye
The Watchful Eye as Mrs. Ivey
{"id":140446,"title":"Art of Falling in Love","year":"2019","character":"Iris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/art-of-falling-in-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_140446.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_140446.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
{"id":114169,"title":"Saint Janet","year":"2017","character":"Janet","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/saint-janet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_114169.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_114169.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":12285,"title":"Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life","year":2016,"character":"Emily Gilmore","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/gilmore-girls-a-year-in-the-life","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1421ogq92bmg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1421ogq92bmg.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
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2012
Friends with Kids
Friends with Kids as Marcy Fryman
{"id":1441,"title":"Bunheads","year":2012,"character":"Fanny Flowers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bunheads","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/11m6k157koeo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/11m6k157koeo.jpg"},"released":1}
Bunheads
Bunheads as Fanny Flowers
{"id":77457,"title":"A Novel Romance","year":"2011","character":"Lily Sparks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-novel-romance-2011","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_77457.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_77457.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
A Novel Romance
A Novel Romance as Lily Sparks
{"id":6533,"title":"Wonder Boys","year":"2000","character":"Amanda Leer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wonder-boys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38bkhjoaiung.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38bkhjoaiung.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Wonder Boys
Wonder Boys as Amanda Leer
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Blue Moon
Blue Moon as Peggy's Mother
{"id":539,"title":"Gilmore Girls","year":2000,"character":"Emily Gilmore","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/gilmore-girls","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3nhaf8f4g07g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3nhaf8f4g07g.jpg"},"released":1}
Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls as Emily Gilmore
{"id":195423,"title":"My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception","year":"1999","character":"Sylvia Weinstein","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-x-girlfriends-wedding-reception-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_195423.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_195423.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":921,"title":"Private Parts","year":"1997","character":"Ray Stern","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/private-parts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6h9vs89g9db0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6h9vs89g9db0.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Private Parts
Private Parts as Ray Stern
{"id":56719,"title":"Cafe Society","year":"1997","character":"Mrs. Jelke","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cafe-society","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56719.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56719.jpg"},"released":1}
Cafe Society
Cafe Society as Mrs. Jelke
{"id":13201,"title":"Miami Rhapsody","year":"1995","character":"Zelda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/miami-rhapsody","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3889h7maqgtg.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3889h7maqgtg.jpeg"},"released":1}
1995
{"id":7474,"title":"Six Degrees of Separation","year":"1993","character":"Adele","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/six-degrees-of-separation","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7474.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7474.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":8696,"title":"Queens Logic","year":"1991","character":"Maria","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/queens-logic","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8696.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8696.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":61283,"title":"Me and Him","year":"1988","character":"Mrs. Aramis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/me-and-him","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61283.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61283.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Me and Him
Me and Him as Mrs. Aramis
{"id":5108,"title":"Dirty Dancing","year":"1987","character":"Marjorie Houseman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dirty-dancing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ir5pu0t2es0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ir5pu0t2es0.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing as Marjorie Houseman
{"id":8286,"title":"Solarbabies","year":"1986","character":"Tutore Nover","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/solarbabies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1q4d0gd6a2bg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1q4d0gd6a2bg.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Solarbabies
Solarbabies as Tutore Nover
{"id":80703,"title":"O'Hara's Wife","year":"1982","character":"Beth Douglas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/oharas-wife-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80703.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80703.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
O'Hara's Wife
O'Hara's Wife as Beth Douglas
{"id":24441,"title":"An Unmarried Woman","year":"1978","character":"Elaine Liebowitz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/an-unmarried-woman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24441.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24441.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
An Unmarried Woman
An Unmarried Woman as Elaine Liebowitz
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2021