Michael Kelly

Birth Name:

Michael Joseph Kelly

Birth Place:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Attended Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S․C
Graduated from Brookwood High School in Snellville, Ga
Never considered acting as a profession until taking an acting elective in college
Originally intending to study law, but ended up changing his mind
Quote: "I'd love to win an award by my peers․ At least nominated!!! To be recognized by my peers․ I've been blessed to work with great directors and people and there wouldn't be any better accomplishment․"
After graduating from Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina, he moved to New York where he began work with the Actor's Studio
Best known for his role on television series including "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior" as well as "House of Cards"
His theater credits include "Major Crimes," "Miss Julie" and "In Search of Strindberg․"
Occasionally played with the band Leroy Justice
Was featured in a 1999 article in "The Gwinnett Citizen" called "Making Headway․"

2015Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2015Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Supporting Actor:Nominated
2015Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2016Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2016OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2016Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2017Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2017Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
2018Grace Award - Most Inspiring Performance in Television:Nominated
2018Jury Award - Best Actor:Winner
2019Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated

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