Kelly Bishop
Acting
Carole "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.
Known for
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movieStandby
2025
Glenna
tvThe Watchful Eye
2023
Mrs. Ivey
tvShrinking
2023
Susan
tvHalston
2021
Eleanor Lambert
movieSaint Janet
2017
Janet
tvThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
2017
Benedetta
tvGilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
2016
Emily Gilmore
tvBunheads
2012
Fanny Flowers
movieFriends with Kids
2012
Marcy Fryman
movieA Novel Romance
2011
Lily Sparks
tvThe Good Wife
2009
Bea Wilson
tvArmy Wives
2007
Jean Calhoun
tvGilmore Girls
2000
Emily Gilmore
movieWonder Boys
2000
Amanda Leer
movieBlue Moon
2000
Peggy's Mother
tvLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Julia Zimmer / Registrar
movieMy X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception
1999
Sylvia Weinstein
movieCafe Society
1997
Mrs. Jelke
moviePrivate Parts
1997
Ray Stern
First Impressions
1992
Roxanne Holden
tvLaw & Order
1990
Marian Borland
movieMe and Him
1988
Mrs. Aramis
The Thorns
1988
Ginger Thorn
movieDirty Dancing
1987
Marjorie Houseman
movieSolarbabies
1986
Tutore Nover
tvThe New Odd Couple
1982
Charity Morningstar
tvCassie & Co.
1982
Irene French
movieO'Hara's Wife
1982
Beth Douglas
movieAdvice to the Lovelorn
1981
Rita Borden
movieAn Unmarried Woman
1978
Elaine Liebowitz
