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Kelly Bishop

Kelly Bishop

Actor · Born February 28, 1944 · Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

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Biography

Kelly Bishop (born Carole Jane Bishop; on February 28, 1944) 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.

Acted in 36

1980s

  1. 1988

    Me and Him

    Mrs. Aramis

  2. 1987

    Dirty Dancing

    Marjorie Houseman

    70
  3. 1986

    Solarbabies

    Tutore Nover

    34
  4. 1984

    Kate & Allie

    TV · 6 Seasons · Comedy · Drama

    67
  5. 1982

    The New Odd Couple

    Charity Morningstar · 1 episode

  6. Cassie & Co.

    Irene French · 1 episode

  7. O'Hara's Wife

    Beth Douglas

  8. 1981

    Advice to the Lovelorn

    Rita Borden

1970s

  1. 1978

    An Unmarried Woman

    Elaine Liebowitz

Appearances5

2020s

  1. 2026

    Drink Coffee, Talk Fast

    Self

  2. "Dirty Dancing", comédie romantique engagée

    Self

  3. 2025

    Broadway's Leading Ladies

    Self

  4. 2021

    Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age

    Self

No release date

  1. Broadway: The Next Generation

    Self