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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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Action Adventure PG‑132008 (2h 3m) - Streaming on Netflix
Indiana Jones is drawn into a Russian plot to unearth the Crystal Skulls of Akator, Amazonian artifacts with supernatural powers.
Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford return for their fourth Indiana Jones cinematic adventure together. Source Netflix
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Die Another Day
Action Adventure PG‑132002 (2h 12m) - Streaming on Netflix
Pierce Brosnan's final outing as 007 finds James Bond hunting for a mole in the British Intelligence who has betrayed him to Colonel Tan-Sun Moon, a North Korean terrorist and billionaire, who is illegally trading weapons for African conflict diamonds. Pierce Brosnan makes his fourth and final outing as MI6 agent James Bond. Halle Berry co-stars as NSA agent Jinx Johnson, the Bond girl. Source Netflix
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The Irishman
Drama Crime Thriller TV‑MA2019 (3h 29m) - Streaming on Netflix
Hit man Frank Sheeran looks back at the secrets he kept as a loyal member of the Bufalino crime family in this acclaimed film from Martin Scorsese.
Nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Directing and Supporting Actor (Al Pacino and Joe Pesci). Source Netflix
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Goliath
Drama Crime TV‑MA2016 Series - Streaming on Amazon
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A con man (Giovanni Ribisi) on the run from a vicious gangster (Bryan Cranston) takes cover from his past by assuming the identity of his prison cellmate, Pete, "reuniting" with Pete's estranged family, a colorful, dysfunctional group that threatens to drag him into a world just as dangerous as the one he's trying to escape - and, just maybe, give him a taste of the loving family he's never had. Source Amazon
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Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Action Drama Suspense TV‑MA2018 Series - Streaming on Amazon
When CIA analyst Jack Ryan stumbles upon a suspicious series of bank transfers his search for answers pulls him from the safety of his desk job and catapults him into a deadly game of cat and mouse throughout Europe and the Middle East, with a rising terrorist figurehead preparing for a massive attack against the US and her allies. CIA analyst Jack Ryan uncovers a series of suspicious transactions that take him out from behind his desk and into the field to hunt down a powerful new threat to the world. Source Amazon
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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