Moira Kelly
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About Moira Kelly
Born on March 6, 1968, in Queens, New York, Moira Kelly is an American actress with a career spanning decades. She is petite at 5'4" with a slim build, brown hair, and hazel eyes. Her breakthrough came as Kate Moseley in the 1992 film The Cutting Edge, followed by the role of Donna Hayward in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, where she replaced Lara Flynn Boyle. She also played Karen Roe on One Tree Hill, Mandy Hampton on The West Wing, and voiced Nala in The Lion King and its sequels. Kelly took on real-life figures like Dorothy Day and Oona O'Neill in Chaplin. Her filmography shows remarkable range, from animated classics to intense dramas. She remains a recognizable figure in both film and television. Her performances have left a lasting impression on audiences.
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How did Moira Kelly's role in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me differ from the TV series?
Kelly played Donna Hayward in the prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, replacing Lara Flynn Boyle who had played the character in the original TV series.
What are some of Moira Kelly's most recognized voice roles?
Kelly voiced Nala in The Lion King, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, and The Lion King 1½, all of which are direct-to-video sequels except the original.
Which television series featured Moira Kelly in a political role?
She played White House media consultant Mandy Hampton in the first season of The West Wing.
Did you know
- Moira Kelly is 5'4" tall, a height often described as petite.
- She has a 36D bra cup size, which corresponds to UK 36D, EU 80D, AU 14D, and JP 80D.
- Her measurements are 36–27–34, giving a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.79.
- Kelly was born in Queens, New York, making her a native New Yorker.
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