Kelly Bishop Quotes & Trivia



Quotes

I accredit animals for keeping me going when times were bad.

Trivia

Kelly's ex-husband is Peter Miller.

In 1998 Replaced Carole Shelley (who in turn had replaced Dana Ivey) in the Tony-winning play "The Last Night of Ballyhoo".

Her father is Lawrence Boden Bishop.

Played Zelda in Miami Rhapsody (1995).

Kelly's extensive theater credits include playing the lead in the Broadway production of Six Degrees of Separation, as well as starring in Broadway productions of The Last Night of Ballyhoo, Bus Stop and Precious Sons.

Was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado but moved to Denver, Colorado, where she spent the rest of her youth, when she was young.

Breakout role was her performance as one of the original cast members of A Chorus Line.

During her teenage years, Kelly trained to be a ballet dancer.

When asked what drew her to Gilmore Girls she responded that "the pilot was simply the best script I ever read."

Her husband, Lee Leonard, is an anchor for ESPN.

Was nominated in 2003 and 2004 for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Comedy or Musical at the Globe Satellite Awards.

In 1976, Kelly won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress for her role in A Chorus Line.

Enjoys aerobics, pilates, hiking and gardening.