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Kelly Bishop

Bio: Carole "Kelly" Bishop is an American actress, who is best known for her role as matriarch Emily Gilmore on the series Gilmore Girls, and for her role as Jennifer Grey's mother in the film Dirty Dancing. She is also well remembered for her Tony-winning performance as Sheila in A Chorus Line
Born: Mon, Feb 28 1944
Birthplace: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Kelly Bishop is 80 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Kelly Bishop was 77 in Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 2021
Poster of Art of Falling in Love
Art of Falling in Love
Kelly Bishop was 75 in Art of Falling in Love as 'Iris'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 2019
Poster of The Salzburg Story
The Salzburg Story
Kelly Bishop was 74 in The Salzburg Story
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2018
Poster of Broadway: The Next Generation
Broadway: The Next Generation
Kelly Bishop was 73 in Broadway: The Next Generation as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 2017
Poster of Saint Janet
Saint Janet
Kelly Bishop was 73 in Saint Janet as 'Janet'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 2017
Poster of Friends with Kids
Friends with Kids
Kelly Bishop was 68 in Friends with Kids as 'Marcy Fryman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 2012
Poster of A Novel Romance
A Novel Romance
Kelly Bishop was 67 in A Novel Romance as 'Lily Sparks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 2011
Poster of Wonder Boys
Wonder Boys
Kelly Bishop was 55 in Wonder Boys as 'Amanda Leer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 2000
Poster of My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
Kelly Bishop was 54 in My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception as 'Sylvia Weinstein'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 1999
Poster of Private Parts
Private Parts
Kelly Bishop was 53 in Private Parts as 'Ray Stern'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1997
Poster of Miami Rhapsody
Miami Rhapsody
Kelly Bishop was 50 in Miami Rhapsody as 'Zelda'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 1995
Poster of Six Degrees of Separation
Six Degrees of Separation
Kelly Bishop was 49 in Six Degrees of Separation as 'Adele'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 1993
Poster of Queens Logic
Queens Logic
Kelly Bishop was 46 in Queens Logic as 'Maria'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1991
Poster of Me and Him
Me and Him
Kelly Bishop was 44 in Me and Him as 'Eleanor Aramis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 1988
Poster of Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
Kelly Bishop was 43 in Dirty Dancing as 'Marjorie Houseman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1987
Poster of Solarbabies
Solarbabies
Kelly Bishop was 42 in Solarbabies as 'Tutore Nover'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 1986
Poster of The Recovery Room
The Recovery Room
Kelly Bishop was 41 in The Recovery Room as 'Kaye'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1985
Poster of O'Hara's Wife
O'Hara's Wife
Kelly Bishop was 37 in O'Hara's Wife as 'Beth Douglas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Advice to the Lovelorn
Advice to the Lovelorn
Kelly Bishop was 37 in Advice to the Lovelorn as 'Rita Borden'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1981
Poster of An Unmarried Woman
An Unmarried Woman
Kelly Bishop was 34 in An Unmarried Woman as 'Elaine Liebowitz'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Watchful Eye
The Watchful Eye
Kelly Bishop was 78+ in The Watchful Eye as 'Mrs. Ivey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 2023
Poster of Shrinking
Shrinking
Kelly Bishop was 78+ in Shrinking as 'Susan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2023
Poster of Halston
Halston
Kelly Bishop was 77+ in Halston as 'Eleanor Lambert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 14 2021
Poster of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Kelly Bishop was 73+ in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as 'Benedetta'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 16 2017
Poster of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
Kelly Bishop was 72+ in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life as 'Emily Gilmore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 25 2016
Poster of Bunheads
Bunheads
Kelly Bishop was 68+ in Bunheads as 'Fanny Flowers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 11 2012
Poster of Mercy
Mercy
Kelly Bishop was 65+ in Mercy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Kelly Bishop was 65+ in The Good Wife as 'Bea Wilson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Army Wives
Army Wives
Kelly Bishop was 63+ in Army Wives
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 03 2007
Poster of Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Kelly Bishop was 56+ in Gilmore Girls as 'Emily Gilmore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 2000
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Kelly Bishop was 55+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Julia Zimmer, Registrar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of My Wildest Dreams
My Wildest Dreams
Kelly Bishop was 51+ in My Wildest Dreams
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 28 1995
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Kelly Bishop was 46+ in Law & Order as 'Marian Borland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of The Thorns
The Thorns
Kelly Bishop was 43+ in The Thorns as 'Ginger Thorn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 15 1988
Poster of Kate & Allie
Kate & Allie
Kelly Bishop was 40+ in Kate & Allie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 19 1984
Poster of The New Odd Couple
The New Odd Couple
Kelly Bishop was 38+ in The New Odd Couple as 'Charity Morningstar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1982
Poster of Cassie & Co.
Cassie & Co.
Kelly Bishop was 37+ in Cassie & Co.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 29 1982
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Kelly Bishop was 24+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Char'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968