Kelly Bishop
Birthday: 1944-02-28 | Place of Birth: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USACarole "Kelly" Bishop 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.
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Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
2025
Gilmore Girls: Celebrating 25 Years
as Emily Gilmore
2023
The Watchful Eye
as Mrs. Ivey
2021
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
as Self
2019
Art of Falling in Love
as Iris
2017
Saint Janet
as Janet
2016
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
as Emily Gilmore
2014
Dangerous Liaisons
as Lucille Julien
2012
Bunheads
as Fanny Flowers
2012
Friends with Kids
as Marcy Fryman
2011
A Novel Romance
as Lily Sparks
2000
Gilmore Girls
as Emily Gilmore
1999
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
as Sylvia Weinstein
1997
Private Parts
as Ray Stern
1989
Me and Him
as Mrs. Aramis
1988
The Thorns
as Ginger Thorn
1987
Dirty Dancing
as Marjorie Houseman
1985
The Recovery Room
as Kaye
1978
An Unmarried Woman
as Elaine Liebowitz
1
Searching for Stars Hollow
as Self
