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Edition 16 (2024) Winner
Kelly Bishop
ケリー・ビショップ
Kerī Bishopu
Aliases:
Carole Jane Bishop
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1944-02-28 （Colorado Springs, Colorado）
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Denver, Colorado → San Jose, California → New York City → Las Vegas, Nevada → South Orange, New Jersey
Career
- Occupations
- Actress, Dancer
- Active Years
- 1962-2024
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical | A Chorus Line | Musical | American Theatre Wing | Winner |
| 1976 | Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical | A Chorus Line | — | Drama Desk Award | Winner |
Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1976
Work:
A Chorus Line
Category:
Musical
Organization:
American Theatre Wing
Result:
Winner
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical
1976
Work:
A Chorus Line
Organization:
Drama Desk Award
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Third Gilmore Girl
2024 MemoirMemoir by actress Kelly Bishop recounting her journey from ballet dancer to Broadway stardom, film and TV roles, notably as Emily Gilmore in Gilmore Girls, reflecting on life at 80.
TheaterDanceFamilyCareerAging
Bibliography
- The Third Gilmore Girl
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Candid and humorous narrative style
- Recurring Motifs
- Mother rolesBroadway memories
Legacy
Renowned Tony Award-winning Broadway actress, famous for her role as Marjorie Houseman in Dirty Dancing and Emily Gilmore in Gilmore Girls. Published memoir The Third Gilmore Girl in 2024.
In Popular Culture
- Iconic as Emily Gilmore in Gilmore Girls pop culture.
Trivia
- Many details of her character Sheila in A Chorus Line were drawn from her real life.
- Published her memoir at age 80 in 2024, featured in Forbes interview.