Kelly Bishop’s filmography
Known for
All roles, 40
Newest first
- 2025
Standby, Glenna, actor. - 2023
Shrinking, Susan, actor · 1 ep..
The Watchful Eye, Mrs. Ivey, actor · 10 eps.. - 2021
Halston, Eleanor Lambert, actor · 1 ep.. - 2019
Art of Falling in Love, Iris, actor. - 2018
The Salzburg Story, Actor. - 2017
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Benedetta, actor · 1 ep..
Saint Janet, Janet, actor. - 2016
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, Emily Gilmore, actor · 4 eps.. - 2012
Friends with Kids, Marcy Fryman, actor.
Show the other 30From Bunheads (2012) to Hawaii Five-O (1969)
- 2012
Bunheads, Fanny Flowers, actor · 18 eps.. - 2011
A Novel Romance, Lily Sparks, actor. - 2009
The Good Wife, Bea Wilson, actor · 2 eps..
Mercy, Actor · 3 eps.. - 2007
Army Wives, Jean Calhoun, actor · 1 ep.. - 2000
Gilmore Girls, Emily Gilmore, actor · 153 eps..
Wonder Boys, Amanda Leer, actor.
Blue Moon, Peggy's Mother, actor. - 1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Julia Zimmer, Registrar, actor · 2 eps..
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception, Sylvia Weinstein, actor. - 1997
Private Parts, Ray Stern, actor.
Cafe Society, Mrs. Jelke, actor. - 1995
Miami Rhapsody, Zelda, actor. - My Wildest Dreams, Actor · 5 eps..
- 1993
Six Degrees of Separation, Adele, actor. - 1992First Impressions, Roxanne Holden, actor.
- 1991
Queens Logic, Maria, actor. - 1990
Law & Order, Marian Borland, actor · 1 ep.. - 1988
Me and Him, Mrs. Aramis, actor. - The Thorns, Ginger Thorn, actor · 12 eps..
- 1987
Dirty Dancing, Marjorie Houseman, actor. - 1986
Solarbabies, Tutore Nover, actor. - 1985The Recovery Room, Kaye, actor.
- 1984
Kate & Allie, Actor · 1 ep.. - 1982
The New Odd Couple, Charity Morningstar, actor · 1 ep..
Cassie & Co., Irene French, actor · 1 ep..
O'Hara's Wife, Beth Douglas, actor. - 1981
Advice to the Lovelorn, Rita Borden, actor. - 1978
An Unmarried Woman, Elaine Liebowitz, actor. - 1969
Hawaii Five-O, Char, actor · 1 ep..
As herself: 5 appearances
documentaries, talk shows
Filmography: TMDB.
Who is Kelly Bishop?
Kelly Bishop (born Carole Jane Bishop; on February 28, 1944) is an American actress, who is best known for her role as matriarch Emily Gilmore on the series Gilmore Girls, and for her role as Jennifer Grey's mother in the film Dirty Dancing. She is also well remembered for her Tony-winning performance as Sheila in A Chorus Line.
Biography: TMDB.
At a glance
- Born
- February 28, 1944 (age 82)
- Place of birth
- Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Facts: TMDB.
Online
Kelly Bishop’s career in numbers
- roles: 22 films and 18 series
- 40
- TV episodes
- 218
- years on screen, since 1969
- 57
- top-rated series: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (TMDB)
- 8.1
Genres of her features
- comedy68%
- drama64%
- romance36%
- tv movie18%
- music9%
Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 22 features. One film can have several genres.
Most often with Kelly Bishop
Counted from TMDB casts and crews.
Frequently asked questions about Kelly Bishop
How old is Kelly Bishop?
82 years old. She was born on February 28, 1944 in Colorado Springs.
What has Kelly Bishop been in?
Among others: “Dirty Dancing”, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”, and “Gilmore Girls”.
Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 13, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku





