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Kelly Carlson
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Carlson at the eTalk Festive Party during the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2008
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Kelly Lee Carlson
February 17, 1976 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2001–2013, 2020 |
| Spouse(s) | Dan Stanchfield |
Kelly Lee Carlson (born February 17, 1976) is a former American actress and model. She is most famous for playing the character Kimber Henry in the TV show Nip/Tuck.
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About Kelly Carlson
Kelly Carlson grew up in Bloomington, Minnesota. She went to school at the Academy of Holy Angels. Besides acting, Kelly also worked as a model. She appeared in ads for brands like Miller Lite and Rembrandt toothpaste.
Helping Others
Kelly is a spokesperson for Smile Network International. This group helps children and young adults in poorer countries. They provide special surgeries to fix health problems.
Kelly loves horses and has been riding since she was seven. In 2010, she worked to help pass a law. This law aimed to stop the cruel transport of American horses to slaughterhouses. It also aimed to protect wild horses from being rounded up by the government.
Her Acting Journey
Kelly started her acting career in theater plays. She performed in shows like Vanities and Charlotte's Web. In 2001, Tear Sheet Magazine named her one of the 50 Most Beautiful people. She also had a small role in the movie 3000 Miles to Graceland.
In 2003, Kelly got a guest role in the TV drama Nip/Tuck. Her character, Kimber Henry, became very popular. She appeared in many episodes and later became a main cast member. She stayed with the show until it ended in 2010.
Other Roles
After Nip/Tuck, Kelly appeared in several movies. These include Paparazzi (2004) and The Marine (2006). She also had a supporting role in the comedy movie Made of Honor (2008). In this film, she acted alongside Patrick Dempsey.
Kelly also made guest appearances on many TV shows. Some of these were Everwood, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Monk. She also had a recurring role on the TV show Melrose Place. In 2009, she appeared in the Canadian TV movie Degrassi Goes Hollywood. She was also in Ghostfacers, an online show connected to Supernatural.
Her Life Today
Kelly Carlson married Dan Stanchfield, who was in the United States Navy. She stopped acting in 2013 when her husband moved to San Diego for his job. However, she did return for one role in a faith-based movie in 2020.
Kelly is trained in a martial art called Kali. She also supports and volunteers for groups like LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society and Wounded Warriors. These groups help retired racehorses and injured military members.
Selected Filmography
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Kelly Carlson has been in:
Movies
- 2004: Paparazzi as Kristin
- 2006: The Marine as Kate Triton
- 2008: Made of Honor as Christie Bailey
- 2020: The Reason as Kaitlyn
Television Shows
- 2003–2010: Nip/Tuck as Kimber Henry
- 2004–2006: Everwood as Ada (3 episodes)
- 2009–2010: Melrose Place as Wendi Mattison (4 episodes)
- 2012: The Finder as FBI Agent Gail McHottie
See also
In Spanish: Kelly Carlson para niños
