Kelly Sullivan (actress)
| 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) |
| 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 | Contract 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
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | General Hospital | Nominated | |
References
- ↑ "GH Recasts Kate Howard". Daytime Confidential.
- ↑ "GH casts Kelly Sullivan as the new Kate Howard!". Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps. 2011-07-21. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
- ↑ "Kelly Sullivan (Kate Howard Bio)".
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE! GH FAVE JOINS Y&R!". Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. September 9, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ↑ MSN Entertainment (2012-03-31). "Kelly Sullivan Is a Woman Divided on 'General Hospital'". Retrieved April 17, 2012.
- ↑ Broadway World (2008-08-26). "Sullivan Rolls Around in Young Frankentein". Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ↑ "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.