Kelly Lynch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kelly Lynch
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Lynch in 2007
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Kelly Ann Lynch
January 31, 1959 Golden Valley, Minnesota, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1983–present |
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Mitch Glazer
(m. 1992) |
| Children | 1 |
Kelly Ann Lynch (born January 31, 1959) is an American actress. She has starred in many movies and TV shows. Some of her well-known roles include the films Cocktail (1988) and Road House (1989). She also received awards nominations for her acting in Drugstore Cowboy (1989) and The Beans of Egypt, Maine (1994).
On television, Kelly Lynch has appeared in popular series like The L Word, Magic City, and Mr. Mercedes.
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Early Life
Kelly Lynch was born in Golden Valley, Minnesota, in the United States. Her mother, Barbara, was a modern dancer, and her father, Robert, owned restaurants.
Before she became an actress, Kelly attended the Guthrie Theater. She also worked as a flight attendant and was a model for the Elite modeling agency.
Acting Career
Kelly Lynch started her acting career with a few small parts. Her big break came in 1988 with the movie Cocktail.
In 1989, she starred with Patrick Swayze in the action movie Road House. That same year, she was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her role in the movie Drugstore Cowboy. She also received another Independent Spirit Award nomination for The Beans of Egypt, Maine in 1994.
Kelly Lynch has played leading roles in many independent films. She has also co-starred in several big Hollywood movies. These include Curly Sue (1991), Virtuosity (1995), Mr. Magoo (1997), and Charlie's Angels (2000).
On television, Kelly had a regular role as Ivan Aycock in the drama series The L Word from 2004 to 2009. She also joined the cast of 90210 (2010–2011) as Laurel Cooper. Later, she played Meg Bannock in Magic City (2012–2013). Her husband, Mitch Glazer, created this show.
Personal Life
Kelly Lynch has been married to producer and writer Mitch Glazer since 1992. She has a daughter named Shane, who was born in 1985.
Kelly and her husband own a special house called the Oyler House. It was designed by a famous architect named Richard Neutra. They bought it in 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Kelly Lynch para niños
