Kerry Bishé facts for kids
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Kerry Bishé
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Bishé in 2024 at the 10th anniversary panel for Halt and Catch Fire
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New Zealand
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| Education | Northwestern University (BS) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Partner(s) | Chris Lowell |
| Children | 1 |
Kerry Bishé is an American actress. She is famous for playing Donna Clark in the TV show Halt and Catch Fire from 2014 to 2017. She also played Lucy Bennett in the last season of the medical comedy Scrubs (2009–2010). You might also know her from the movie Argo (2012).
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Early Life and School
Kerry Bishé was born in New Zealand. Soon after, her family moved to Glen Ridge, New Jersey, in the United States.
She went to Montclair Kimberley Academy. Her father, Kenneth Bishé, taught social studies there. Later, she started studying at Northwestern University in 2006.
Acting Career Highlights
Kerry Bishé started her acting journey in theatre. In 2004, she toured with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. She played Juliet in the famous play Romeo and Juliet. She also acted in other plays like The Hairy Ape and Pygmalion.
First Roles and TV Shows
Bishé first appeared on screen in 2007 in a small movie called The Half Life of Mason Lake. She had small parts in the movie ... and the City and The Lucky Ones. In 2008, she was in The Understudy. She then got a role in a TV pilot called Night Life. This show didn't become famous, but it helped her meet actor Zach Braff. She later worked with him on Scrubs.
In 2009, Kerry Bishé appeared in several TV shows. She was in an episode of Life on Mars and Royal Pains. She also played the main role in a TV movie made from a science fiction pilot called Virtuality.
Becoming a TV Star
In December 2009, Bishé took on a big role in the ABC medical comedy Scrubs. She played Lucy Bennett, who became the new narrator of the show. The show ended in May 2010.
She also acted in independent movies. She was in Nice Guy Johnny (2010) and the horror film Red State (2011). In 2012, she had a supporting role in the drama film Argo, which was very popular. In 2013, she starred with Elijah Wood in the movie Grand Piano.
From 2014 to 2017, Bishé was a main star in the AMC series Halt and Catch Fire. She played Donna Clark. Interestingly, the actor who played her husband in Halt and Catch Fire, Scoot McNairy, also played her husband in the movie Argo. In 2017, she appeared in season three of Narcos. She played Cristina Jurado, an American wife.
In 2023, Kerry Bishé returned to the theatre. She starred in a play called The Fears.
Personal Life
Kerry Bishé is in a relationship with actor Chris Lowell. They have one daughter together.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | The Half Life of Mason Lake | Sarah Rosen | |
| 2008 | The Lucky Ones | College Girl | |
| ... and the City | Twenty-Something Girl Dreaming | ||
| The Understudy | April | ||
| 2009 | Motherhood | Good Sharing Mom | |
| 2010 | Meskada | Emily Cordin | |
| Nice Guy Johnny | Brooke | ||
| 2011 | Red State | Cheyenne | |
| Turkey Bowl | Kerry | ||
| Newlyweds | Linda | ||
| 2012 | Argo | Kathy Stafford | |
| The Fitzgerald Family Christmas | Sharon | ||
| 2013 | Max Rose | Annie Rose | |
| Goodbye World | Lily Palmer | ||
| Grand Piano | Emma Selznick | ||
| Blue Highway | Kerry | ||
| 2016 | The Ticket | Jessica | |
| Rupture | Dianne | ||
| 2018 | How It Ends | Meg | |
| 2020 | The Evening Hour | Lacy Cooper | |
| 2021 | Happily | Janet | |
| 2024 | Madame Web | Constance Webb |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Life on Mars | Eve Flannery | Episode: "The Simple Secret of the Note in Us All" |
| Royal Pains | Emma Newberg | Episode: "Strategic Planning" | |
| Virtuality | Billie Kashmiri | Television pilot | |
| 2009–2010 | Scrubs | Lucy Bennett | 13 episodes |
| 2014–2017 | Halt and Catch Fire | Donna Clark | 40 episodes |
| 2015 | Public Morals | Sarah | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Billions | Elise | Episode: "Short Squeeze" |
| 2017 | Narcos | Cristina Jurado | 5 episodes |
| 2018 | The Romanoffs | Shelly Romanoff | Episode: "The Royal We" |
| 2020 | Amazing Stories | Mary Ann Whitaker | Episode: "The Rift" |
| Penny Dreadful: City of Angels | Sister Molly Finnister | 10 episodes | |
| 2022 | Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber | Austin Geidt | 7 episodes |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2019 | Telling Lies | Emma |
Theatre Performances
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
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| 2006 | The Hairy Ape | Mildred Douglas | Irish Repertory Theatre |
| My Name Is Rachel Corrie | Rachel Corrie (replacement) | Minetta Lane Theatre | |
| 2007 | Pygmalion | Clara Eynsford-Hill | American Airlines Theatre |
| 2023 | The Fears | Thea | Irene Diamond Stage |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2012 | Hollywood Film Awards | Ensemble of the Year | Argo | Won | |
| San Diego Film Critics Society Awards | Best Ensemble Performance | Nominated | |||
| 2013 | Palm Springs International Film Awards | Ensemble Performance Award | Won | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Won | |||
| 2017 | Women's Image Awards | Actress Drama Series | Halt and Catch Fire (for "NeXT") | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Kerry Bishé para niños
