KELLY BISHOP
Kelly Bishop
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: 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.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
StandbyGlenna
2023·
The Watchful EyeMrs. Ivey
2021·
HalstonEleanor Lambert
Self
Self
2023·
ShrinkingSusan
Self
Iris
2018·
The Salzburg StoryBenedetta
2017·
Saint JanetJanet
Emily Gilmore
2012·
BunheadsFanny Flowers
2009·
The Good WifeBea Wilson
2000·
Gilmore GirlsEmily Gilmore
1997·
Cafe SocietyMrs. Jelke
Self
2012·
Friends with KidsMarcy Fryman
2011·
A Novel RomanceLily Sparks
2009·
Mercy2007·
Army WivesJean Calhoun
2000·
Blue MoonPeggy's Mother
2000·
Wonder BoysAmanda Leer
Registrar, Julia Zimmer
Sylvia Weinstein
1997·
Private PartsRay Stern
1995·
My Wildest Dreams1995·
Miami RhapsodyZelda
Adele
1992·
First ImpressionsRoxanne Holden
1991·
Queens LogicMaria
1990·
Law & OrderMarian Borland
1988·
The ThornsGinger Thorn
1988·
Me and HimMrs. Aramis
1987·
Dirty DancingMarjorie Houseman
1986·
SolarbabiesTutore Nover
1985·
The Recovery RoomKaye
1984·
Kate & Allie1982·
Cassie & Co.Irene French
1982·
The New Odd CoupleCharity Morningstar
1982·
O'Hara's WifeBeth Douglas
Rita Borden
1978·
An Unmarried WomanElaine Liebowitz
1968·
Hawaii Five-OChar