Kelly Jo Minter facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kelly Jo Minter
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Born	September 24, 1966 (age 58) Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1983–present
Known for	Yvonne Miller – A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child Maria – The Lost Boys Ruby Williams – The People Under the Stairs
Spouse(s)	Georgio Allentini ​ (m. 1992)​
Children	4

Kelly Jo Minter (born September 24, 1966) is an American actress. She started acting in 1983. Kelly Jo Minter is famous for her roles in movies like A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, The Lost Boys, and The People Under the Stairs. She has also appeared in many TV shows.

Early Life and Beginnings

Kelly Jo Minter grew up in a big family. She was the youngest of nine children. Her mother worked as a salesperson. Because of her mother's travels, Kelly Jo became independent at a young age. She started her career working behind the scenes in movies. This helped her get acting roles later on.

Acting Career Highlights

Kelly Jo Minter began her acting journey in the early 1980s.

Early Roles in Film and TV

In 1983, she appeared in an episode of the TV show Fame. Her first movie role was Lorrie in Mask (1985). In this film, she acted alongside famous stars like Cher and Sam Elliott. The movie was very popular and did well at the box office. She also appeared in the TV movie Badge of the Assassin that same year.

Breakthrough Roles in the Late 1980s

In 1987, Kelly Jo Minter played Denise Green in the comedy movie Summer School. Denise was a teenager who had dyslexia. For this role, Kelly Jo was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. This award recognizes great achievements by people of color in entertainment.

Later in 1987, she starred as Maria in the horror comedy film The Lost Boys. This movie became a cult classic. She also appeared in The Principal. In 1988, she was in the thriller Miracle Mile. She also had a recurring role in the TV series A Different World.

Notable Roles in the 1990s

In 1989, Kelly Jo Minter played Yvonne Miller in A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. She acted with Robert Englund, who played Freddy Krueger. The next year, she was LaDonna in the comedy movie House Party. In 1991, she appeared in Popcorn and Doc Hollywood. She also played Ruby Williams in Wes Craven's horror film The People Under the Stairs. During this time, she made guest appearances on TV shows like Father Dowling Mysteries and ER.

Later Work

In the 2000s, Kelly Jo Minter continued to act. She appeared in the TV series Providence in 2001. In 2002, she was in an episode of Strong Medicine. She also appeared in the film Tapped Out in 2003. In 2008, she had a guest role in the Nickelodeon show Zoey 101. In 2010, she appeared as herself in the documentary Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy.

Personal Life

Kelly Jo Minter is married to singer-songwriter Georgio Allentini. They got married in 1992. They have three sons together. Their names are Georgio Jr., Joseph, and Christian.

Filmography

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Kelly Jo Minter para niños