Kelly Sullivan (actress)

For the painter of the same name, see Kelly Sullivan.
Kelly Sullivan

Kelly Sullivan at the 84th Academy Awards
Born February 3, 1978
Puyallup, Washington, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 2000— (Broadway)
2005— (Acting)
Spouse(s) 2008-2010 Brian Molinari (http://www.broadway.com/buzz/6647/kelly-sullivan/)
Website
http://kellysullivan.com

Kelly Sullivan (born February 3, 1978) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Kate Howard and her alternate personality, Connie Falconeri, on the sole ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital,[1] a role she held from September 2011 until August 2013.[2] Born in Puyallup, Washington, Kelly went on to graduate with honors from the University of Arizona.[3] In 2014, Sullivan was cast in the role of Sage Warner on The Young and the Restless.[4]

In an interview with MSN Entertainment, Sullivan stated "recasting is never easy" in regard to taking over the role of Howard, originally portrayed by actress Megan Ward.[5]

Theater

After graduating from the University of Arizona, Sullivan got her first Broadway show role in Contact at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in New York; she also was featured in Bells Are Ringing and Young Frankenstein.[6]

Credits

Screen

Year Title Role Notes
2005 The Producers Bavarian Peasant
2006 Caroline By Committee Kate Sanders Short film
2007 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Lieutenant Jessica Hart Episode "Rocket Man"
2008 Meet Pete Kelly Short film
2008–09 CBS Cares Herself Collection of public service announcements sponsored by CBS for tolerance, child advocacy and depression
2009 My Father's Will Cassandra Drama film
Winter of Frozen Dreams Pretty Woman at Party Crime thriller film
According to Greta Tracy Independent release
Ice Grill, U.S.A. Sandy Veil Crime drama film
2010 Icon News Herself Celebrity guest star
2011 General Hospital Kate Howard Contract role; Role from: 2011–14
2012 The Test Julia Completed; Awaiting release
333 Amy Wisez Post production
Found in Time Jina Pre-production
2014 Henry Danger Mrs. Hart Supporting role
The Young and the Restless Sage Warner Recurring role; from: 2014–

Stage

Year Title Role Notes
2000–02 Contact Swing
2001 Bells Are Ringing Swing
2007–09 Young Frankenstein Inga Role: July 8, 2008 to Unknown
2010 Robin and the 7 Hoods Marian Archer

Awards and nominations

List of acting awards and nominations
Year Award Category Title Result Ref.
2014
Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series General Hospital Nominated
[7]

References

  1. "GH Recasts Kate Howard".
  2. "GH casts Kelly Sullivan as the new Kate Howard! | Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps | Daytime Soap Interviews, News, Updates and Previews, Video and Audio Interviews". Michaelfairmansoaps.com. 2011-07-21. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
  3. "Kelly Sullivan (Kate Howard Bio)".
  4. "EXCLUSIVE! GH FAVE JOINS Y&R!". Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. September 9, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  5. MSN Entertainment (2012-03-31). "Kelly Sullivan Is a Woman Divided on 'General Hospital'". Retrieved April 17, 2012.
  6. Broadway World (2008-08-26). "Sullivan Rolls Around in Young Frankentein". Retrieved April 24, 2012.
  7. "The 41st Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. May 1, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2014.

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