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 May 11, 2025 )

Biography

Carole "Kelly" Bishop is a highly acclaimed and respected American actress, celebrated for her undeniable talent, captivating on-screen presence, and impressive versatility, which has enabled her to secure a diverse array of memorable roles throughout her remarkable and illustrious career, marked by numerous outstanding performances that have left a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

Noted for her unforgettable and captivating on-screen presence, Kelly Bishop has etched a lasting legacy in the realm of television and film, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of audiences worldwide. Her most iconic role, that of the strong-willed and eccentric matriarch Emily Gilmore, in the cherished and critically acclaimed television series Gilmore Girls, has cemented her status as a beloved and revered actress.

Furthermore, her poignant and heartwarming portrayal of Jennifer Grey's mother in the timeless and iconic film Dirty Dancing has solidified her position as a master of her craft, showcasing her remarkable range and versatility as a performer. With a career spanning decades, Kelly Bishop has consistently demonstrated her ability to bring complex and dynamic characters to life, earning her a place among the most respected and cherished figures in the world of entertainment.

Bishop's illustrious theatrical career boasts a prestigious Tony Award-winning performance as Sheila in the pioneering musical A Chorus Line, a glowing endorsement of her extraordinary skill and profound influence on the realm of entertainment, a legacy that continues to reverberate throughout the decades.

Career

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2023
The Watchful Eye
The Watchful Eye as Mrs. Ivey
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2021
Halston
Halston as Eleanor Lambert
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2019
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2017
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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
{"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
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1997
Private Parts
Private Parts as Ray Stern
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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
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Law & Order
Law & Order as Marian Borland
{"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
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2008