Kelli Giddish
Biography
Kelli Giddish stars as Det. Amanda Rollins on NBC's critically acclaimed series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," now in its milestone 20th season.Born and raised in Cumming, Ga., Giddish began acting at an early age and was a staple in her high school's theater department. Additionally, Giddish was an all-star athlete and member of the school's championship winning softball team. Giddish attended the University of Evansville in Indiana, where, as a senior, she was an Irene Ryan Award finalist and was thus selected to perform at the Kennedy Center. She graduated with honors with a degree in performance arts.
Upon her move to New York, Giddish quickly gained work as an actress appearing in Matt Smart's "Shoes," was opposite Farrah Fawcett in "Bobbi Boland" and in her self-written, one-woman show "Dropsy." In 2005, she made her small screen debut in "All My Children." During this time, she starred in the critically acclaimed online series "The Burg" and made a guest appearance on "Law & Order: SVU."
In 2007, Giddish played a supporting lead role in David Connolly's independent feature "The Understudy." Later that year, she made a guest appearance on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," had a recurring role on "Damages" and appeared in Boaz Yakin's feature film "Death in Love," opposite Josh Lucas and Jacqueline Bissett.
Giddish starred in NBC's "Chase" and Fox's "Past Life," and had memorable guest appearances on "Life on Mars," "Without a Trace" and a popular multi-episode arc on CBS' long-running series "The Good Wife." She recently starred in the dark comedy feature film "Breathless," with Gina Gershon, Wayne Duvall, Ray Liotta and Val Kilmer, and guest-starred on NBC's "Chicago P.D." and "Chicago Fire."
Giddish lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn. N.Y. Follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TheKelliGiddis
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Hi Kelli,
I am so thrilled that you stay for Season 16. I love your character and your talent and charisma shines through every line. Nervous about the finale.
I hope so much that you received the chocolate for your birthday ! It meant so much to me to send you something for your Bday. Sorry that I keep asking you if you received it, but I wasn't sure where to send it, so I had it delivered to the studio at Chelsea Piers. Your acting is so amazing in every show.
Your big fan,
Corinne Pina
Posted by Corinne Pina (2014-06-02) 4820
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Dear Kelli,
You are my biggest inspiration and idol. I have been a fan of yours since AMC! I am so thrilled that you will be in SVU 17.
Have a great summer !
All the best to you!
Cirinne
Posted by Corinne Pina (2015-05-22) 4887