Kelly Reilly Biography

(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Mary Watson’ in ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Film Series)

Birthday: July 18, 1977 (Cancer)

Born In: Surrey, England

Jessica Kelly Siobhán Reilly is an English film and television actress. She is more popular by her stage name, Kelly Reilly. A native of Surrey, she was interested in performing since she was a child and took drama classes for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). Reilly began her career in 1995 in the TV Series ‘The Biz’ and made her big screen debut in the 2000 film ‘Maybe Baby’. Her portrayal of the titular character in the 2003 production of ‘After Miss Julie’ garnered her wide recognition. Distinguished by her flame-red hair and green eyes, Reilly has appeared in films like ‘Mrs Henderson Presents’, ‘Pride & Prejudice’, ‘Me and Orson Welles,’ ‘Sherlock Holmes’, and ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’ and TV shows like ‘Above Suspicion’, ‘True Detective’, and ‘Yellowstone’.
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Quick Facts

British Celebrities Born In July

Also Known As: Jessica Kelly Siobhán Reilly

Age: 47 Years, 47 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Kyle Baugher (m. 2012)

father: Jack Reilly

Actresses British Women

Height: 5'6" (168 cm), 5'6" Females

City: Surrey, England

  • 1

    Is Kelly Reilly British?

    Yes, Kelly Reilly is British. She was born in Surrey, England.
  • 2

    What movies has Kelly Reilly starred in?

    Kelly Reilly has starred in movies such as "Flight," "Eden Lake," "Pride & Prejudice," "Sherlock Holmes," and "True Detective."
  • 3

    Is Kelly Reilly a stage actress?

    Yes, Kelly Reilly has also worked extensively in theater, showcasing her talent on stage in addition to her work in film and television.
  • 4

    Has Kelly Reilly won any acting awards?

    Yes, Kelly Reilly has received critical acclaim for her performances, although she has not won any major acting awards.
  • 5

    Is Kelly Reilly known for any specific acting style?

    Kelly Reilly is known for her versatility as an actress, seamlessly transitioning between dramatic roles and lighter fare with ease.
Childhood & Early Life
Born on July 18, 1977, in Chessington, Surrey (Greater London), England, Kelly Reilly is the daughter of a hotel receptionist mother and a police officer father, Jack Reilly. She has a brother named Neil, who is a professional golfer.
She studied at Tolworth Girls' School in Kingston, where she took drama lessons for GCSE. Her grandparents are originally from Ireland.
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Career
Kelly Reilly established her initial reputation on the British stage. Besides the protagonist in ‘After Miss Julie’, she has played Desdemona in the 2009 production of ‘Othello’, which garnered her a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.
According to Reilly, she learned the deeper nuances of the craft from British filmmaker and theatre personality Karel Reisz. Between 1997 and 2006, she appeared in four plays of dramatist and director Terry Johnson, ‘Elton John’s Glasses’ (1997), ‘The London Cuckolds’ (1998), ‘The Graduate’ (2000) and ‘Piano/Forte’ (2006).
The play ‘Piano/Forte’ (2006) was written by Johnson exclusively for her. He has dubbed her the “the most natural, dyed-in-the-wool, deep-in-the-bone actress I've ever worked with”.
When she was 16 years old, she penned a letter to the producers of the television drama ‘Prime Suspect’, stating that she wished to work in the show. Six months later, she gave a successful audition for the character Polly Henry.
She made her TV debut in the short-lived drama series ‘The Biz’ in 1995. That year, she also appeared in ‘Prime Suspect’, acting opposite Helen Mirren.
In 1996, she was cast in yet another suspense thriller show, ‘The Ruth Rendell Mysteries’.
In 1997, she played the recurring character Clarice in the TV miniseries ‘Rebecca’.
In 2005, she portrayed Maureen in the comedy film ‘Mrs Henderson Presents’ and earned the Empire Award for Best Newcomer in 2006. In 2005, she was also cast as Caroline Bingley in Joe Wright’s rendition of ‘Pride & Prejudice’.
She was one of the three actors to play Wendy, a British Erasmus student, in the film ‘L'Auberge espagnole’ (2002) and its two sequels, ‘Les Poupées russes’ (2005) and ‘Casse-tête chinoi’ (2013).
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In ‘Me and Orson Wells’ (2008), Reilly worked with Zac Efron, Claire Danes, and Christian McKay. She was cast alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law in ‘Sherlock Holmes’ (2009) and ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’ (2011).
In 2012, she shared screen space with Denzel Washington in Robert Zemeckis' ‘Flight’, for which she received the Spotlight Award at the 2012 Hollywood Film Festival.
On the small screen, she has portrayed the high-profile role of Anna Travis in ITV’s ‘Above Suspicion’ (2009-12), Vince Vaughn’s character’s wife Jordan Semyon in HBO’s ‘True Detective’ (2015), and Canti princess Kerra in Amazon Video’s ‘Britannia’ (2018).
She also had the starring role in the short-lived ABC psychological medical drama ‘Black Box’ (2014). Reilly currently portrays Beth Dutton in Paramount’s western drama ‘Yellowstone’. She is set to star in the upcoming horror feature ‘Eli’.
Major Works
Kelly Reilly appeared in Patrick Marber’s play ‘After Miss Julie’ that was based on August Strindberg's naturalist tragedy, ‘Miss Julie’ (1888). The play opened on stage at the Donmar Warehouse in London on November 20, 2003, running for three successive months. Reilly received almost universal acclaim for her portrayal of the titular character.
For her performance in ‘After Miss Julie’, she was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actress of 2003. She is the youngest nominee in the history of the award.
Family & Personal Life
Kelly Reilly previously dated British-American actor JJ Field from 2000 to 2002. She began dating Israeli actor Jonah Lotan sometime in 2006. They were even engaged at one point but eventually parted ways.
There were rumours in 2008 linking her to British filmmaker Guy Ritchie, but she has denied them, claiming that they were simply two professionals who were working together.
In 2010, Reilly started a relationship with financier Kyle Baugher. A short while later, they got engaged. In 2012, they exchanged wedding vows in a lush ceremony organised in Somerset, England.
Facts About Kelly Reilly
Kelly Reilly has a passion for painting and often spends her free time creating artwork inspired by nature and her travels.
She is known for her love of vintage fashion and has a unique sense of style that sets her apart on the red carpet.
Kelly Reilly is a talented musician and can play the piano and guitar, showcasing her diverse artistic abilities.
In her spare time, she enjoys practicing yoga and meditation to stay grounded and maintain a sense of balance in her busy life.
Kelly Reilly is a dedicated environmentalist and actively supports various conservation efforts to protect wildlife and natural habitats.

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