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Kelli Garner Biography

Birth Name:Kelli Brianne Garner

Birth Place:Bakersfield, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Appeared in numerous commercials during high school for brands like Starburst, Eggo and the World Soccer Cup
  • Made her off-Broadway debut in "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead" in 2005
  • Quote: "[on playing Marilyn Monroe] "I think I might have shed a tear at one point because everyone just worked so hard, and I'll never look more beautiful than being made up to look like the most beautiful woman that walked the face of the earth․""
  • Best known for playing Faith Domergue in "The Aviator" and Margo in "Lars and the Real Girl․"
  • Went through 99 costume changes during the production of "The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe․"
  • Appeared in the music video for Green Day's song "Jesus of Suburbia" in 2009

Awards

  • 2006Best Actress-: winner
  • 2012Best Actress-: winner
  • 2015OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2021Honorary Mention-Cast: winner