Moira Kelly
American film actress.
Date of Birth: 06.03.1968
Country: 
USA
Content:Biography of Moira KellyEarly CareerCareer Shift and Personal LifeRecent WorkPersonal LifeBiography of Moira Kelly
Moira Kelly, an American film actress, was born on March 6, 1968, in the United States. She is known for her work in television and film. Kelly was born in New York to Irish immigrant parents. Her father was a professional violinist, and her mother worked as a nurse. She attended a regular school and went on to receive higher education at Manhattan College in 1986. From a young age, she dreamed of a career as an actress and pursued various enues to enter the world of show business.
Early Career
Kelly began participating in theatrical productions and film shoots in her youth. In 1984, she played her first role, marking the beginning of her acting career. Her striking and expressive appearance greatly helped her establish herself in the film industry. Some of her early roles include films such as "Chaplin," "With Honors," and "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me." However, her breakthrough role came as Dorothy Day in the film "Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story." Additionally, Kelly lent her voice to the animated films "The Lion King" and "The Lion King II: Simba's Pride," voicing the character Nala.
Career Shift and Personal Life
In 2003, Kelly began to take a step back from popular projects, and her popularity started to decline. She decided to take a break and dedicate more time to her husband and children. During this time, she treled extensively around the world. However, Kelly couldn't completely distance herself from the film industry and continued to participate in several interesting projects. Her main criteria for choosing roles shifted from their popularity to their complexity and ambiguity. She aimed to challenge herself with challenging roles and pursue her own self-realization.
Recent Work
In 2008, Kelly had a small role as the wife of a murdered psychiatrist in the television series "Law & Order." Critics responded positively to her new portrayal, recognizing a deeper meaning and sensibility in her performance. Kelly's filmography includes projects such as "One Tree Hill," "The Safety of Objects," "Henry Hill," "The West Wing," "Dangerous Beauty," "Love Walked In," "Unhook the Stars," "Little Odessa," "With Honors," "Chaplin," and "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me."
Personal LifeIn 2000, Moira Kelly married Steve Hewitt, a well-known Texas businessman. They now he two children together.