Kelly Bishop

Who is this?

Kelly Bishop (born Carole Jane Bishop; on February 28, 1944) is an American actress and dancer, best known for her roles as matriarch Emily Gilmore on the series Gilmore Girls and as Marjorie Houseman, the mother of Jennifer Grey's Frances "Baby" Houseman, in the film Dirty Dancing. Bishop originated the role of Sheila in A Chorus Line for which she won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical. In 2023, she starred as Mrs. Ivey in The Watchful Eye (2023).

Career

1. 1944
   Born
2. 1976
   Won Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
3. Won Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Colorado Springs
• •Citizenship: United States
• •Known as: dancer, stage actor, film actor, television actor
• •Spouse: Lee Leonard