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–present (stage) 2005–present (television) |
| Website | kellysullivan.com |
Kelly Sullivan (born February 3, 1978) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Kate Howard and the character's alternate personality, Connie Falconeri, on the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital, a role she held from September 2011 until August 2013. She also played Sage Warner on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless from October 28, 2014 to June 22, 2016. She currently stars as Bonnie Hayes in the TLC drama series Too Close to Home.
Early life and education
Born in Puyallup, Washington, Sullivan graduated with honors from the University of Arizona.
Career
Sullivan played Kate Howard and eventually the character's alternate personality, Connie Falconeri, on the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital from September 2011 until August 2013.[1][2] She took over the role from actress Megan Ward, and in 2012 told MSN Entertainment, "recasting is never easy".[3]
From 2014–16, Sullivan played Sage Warner on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless.[4] In 2016, she was cast as Bonnie Hayes in the Tyler Perry drama series Too Close to Home on TLC.[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 City; she also was featured in Bells Are Ringing and Young Frankenstein.[6]
Filmography
| 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 |
| 2011–14 | General Hospital | Kate Howard/Connie Falconeri | Contract role |
| 2012 | The Test | Julia | Completed; Awaiting release |
| 333 | Amy Wisez | Post production | |
| Found in Time | Jina | Pre-production | |
| 2014–present | Henry Danger | Mrs. Hart | Supporting role |
| 2014–16 | The Young and the Restless | Sage Warner | Contract role |
| 2016 | Too Close to Home | Bonnie Hayes | Series regular |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–02 | Contact | Swing | |
| 2001 | Bells Are Ringing | Swing | |
| 2008–09 | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | General Hospital | Nominated | [7] |
References
- ↑ Kerr, Luke (July 21, 2011). "GH Recasts Kate Howard". Daytime Confidential. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ↑ "GH casts Kelly Sullivan as the new Kate Howard!". Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps. July 21, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
- ↑ Barnert, Deanna (March 31, 2012). "Kelly Sullivan Is a Woman Divided on General Hospital". MSN Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE! GH FAVE JOINS Y&R!". Soap Opera Digest. September 9, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (June 21, 2016). "Too Close To Home: Tyler Perry TLC Drama Series Sets Cast; Heather Locklear To Guest Star". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Sullivan rolls around in Young Frankenstein". Broadway World. 2008-08-26. 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.
