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Kelly Bishop

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.

Filmography

2025
Broadway's Leading Ladies

as Self

Movie
1987
Dirty Dancing

as Marjorie Houseman

Movie
2000
Gilmore Girls

as Emily Gilmore

TV Show