A portrait of Kelly Bishop

Kelly Bishop

Acting

Born

February 28, 1944

Place of Birth

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Biography

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.

The Filmography

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