Known for movies
The Guest (2014)
as Laura Peterson
Matchstick Men (2003)
as Kathy
Singles (1992)
as Debbie Hunt
One Fine Day (1996)
as Kristen
Short Info
| Spouse | Richard Schiff |
| Fact | Release of her book, "The S Factor: Strip Workouts for Every Woman". [2003] |
Sheila Kelley is an American actress, choreographer, producer, and writer. She is best known for her role as Gwen Taylor on the television series L.A. Law.
Yesterday at @mindvalley University in Estonia, I taught about the delicate dance between masculine sexual essence & feminine essence. Next up, more about er0tic icons & an #SFactor class. It’s such an honor & pleasure to be speaking at @mindvalley U this week with @Vishen! pic.twitter.com/n0xrcDKR71
— Sheila Kelley (@thesheilakelley) July 7, 2022
Sheila Kelley was born on October 21, 1961 in Buffalo, New York. Her parents are James and Mary Kelley. She has two brothers, Kevin and Sean. Sheila Kelley attended Kenmore West High School. After high school, she studied acting at the Juilliard School in New York City.
Sheila Kelley’s acting career began in the 1980s. She made her television debut in an episode of the series Miami Vice. She has also appeared in episodes of the series L.A. Law, Cheers, and Seinfeld. In addition to her work on television, Sheila Kelley has also appeared in the films The Accidental Tourist (1988), Steel Magnolias (1989), and Sommersby (1993).
Sheila Kelley’s choreography work includes the film Strictly Ballroom (1992) and the television series So You Think You Can Dance (2005-present). She has also served as a producer on the television series L.A. Law and So You Think You Can Dance. In addition to her work in television and film, Sheila Kelley is also a writer. She has written two books, The Rhythm of Family (2010) and Leading Ladies: Dancing with the Stars (2011).
Sheila Kelley is married to actor Richard Schiff. They have two children together, Daisy and Gus.
When you take your attention out of your little magical box called a smart phone, that is when you touch souls. That is when you truly live, embodied.#femininemovement #femininepower #feminineenergy #epicbody #sfactor
— Sheila Kelley (@thesheilakelley) September 19, 2022
Sheila Kelley has a net worth of $4 million. Her salary is not known at this time. However, she has earned significant earnings from her work as an actress, choreographer, producer, and writer.
General Info
| Full Name | Sheila Kelley |
| Profession | Actor, Author, Film producer, Dancer |
| Education | New York University, Tisch School of the Arts |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Spouse | Richard Schiff |
| Children | Ruby Christine Schiff, Gus Schiff |
| Parents | Catherine Holway Thom Kelley, Jay Hilary Kelley |
Accomplishments
| Movies | The Guest, Dancing at the Blue Iguana, Matchstick Men, Singles, Pure Luck, Mozart and the Whale, Some Girls, One Fine Day, Bloodworth, Soapdish, Nurse Betty, Last Weekend, Breaking In, Staying Together, Mortal Passions, The Jennie Project, Deconstructing Sarah, Mind Prey, Where the Heart Is, The Cha... |
| TV Shows | Sisters |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sheila holds fitness retreats each year where women are immersed in and learn about themselves and about feminine culture. |
| 2 | Release of her book, "The S Factor: Strip Workouts for Every Woman". [2003] |
| 3 | She was a classically-trained ballerina and soloist with the Westmoreland Ballet Company before attending NYU's Tisch School of Arts as a Dance major. |
| 4 | Developed a post-pregnancy exercise routine known as "The S Factor" which combines yoga, dance and erotic movements. Also wrote a book on the exercise routine. |
| 5 | Was a co-star and producer for Dancing at the Blue Iguana (2000), about strippers. Intrigued by it all, she actually started stripping classes in Los Angeles as a way to provide a workout for the mind, body and spirit, and her course is now in great demand. |
| 6 | Talented, lovely dark-haired actress who formed The Elephant Company, a theatre group, in the 1980s. |
Pictures
Movies
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Weekend | 2014 | Vivian | |
| The Guest | 2014/I | Laura Peterson | |
| NCIS | 2012 | TV Series | Victoria Dearing |
| Gossip Girl | 2011-2012 | TV Series | Carol Rhodes |
| Hawaii Five-0 | 2010 | TV Series | Nancy Harris |
| Lost | 2010 | TV Series | Zoe |
| Bloodworth | 2010 | Louise Halfacre | |
| The Sopranos | 2006 | TV Series | Lee |
| Mozart and the Whale | 2005 | Janice | |
| Blind Justice | 2005 | TV Series | Allison Crider |
| Matchstick Men | 2003 | Kathy | |
| The Division | 2003 | TV Series | Tess Stanton |
| MDs | 2002 | TV Series | Pam Kellerman |
| The Jennie Project | 2001 | TV Movie | Leah Archibald |
| Family Law | 2001 | TV Series | Jennifer Palmer |
| Dancing at the Blue Iguana | 2000 | Stormy | |
| Nurse Betty | 2000 | Joyce | |
| ER | 1998-1999 | TV Series | Coco Robbins |
| Mind Prey | 1999 | TV Movie | Andi Manette |
| Touched by an Angel | 1998 | TV Series | Carrie Carver |
| Santa Fe | 1997 | Leah Thomas | |
| One Fine Day | 1996 | Kristen | |
| Sisters | 1995-1996 | TV Series | Dr. Charlotte 'Charley' Bennett |
| Wings | 1995 | TV Series | Sarah |
| The Secretary | 1995 | TV Movie | Deidre Bosnell |
| A Passion to Kill | 1994 | Beth | |
| Deconstructing Sarah | 1994 | TV Movie | Sarah Vincent / Ruth |
| Mona Must Die | 1994 | Rachel McSternberg | |
| The Hidden Room | 1993 | TV Series | Susan |
| So I Married an Axe Murderer | 1993 | Sherry (uncredited) | |
| L.A. Law | 1990-1993 | TV Series | Gwen Taylor |
| Full Stretch | 1993 | TV Series | Pam Pearson |
| Singles | 1992 | Debbie Hunt | |
| Passion Fish | 1992 | Kim | |
| Wild Blade | 1991 | Ginger | |
| Pure Luck | 1991 | Valerie Highsmith | |
| Soapdish | 1991 | Fran | |
| The Chase | 1991 | TV Movie | Roxanne |
| Where the Heart Is | 1990 | Sheryl | |
| Staying Together | 1989 | Beth Harper | |
| Mortal Passions | 1989 | Adele | |
| Breaking In | 1989 | Carrie aka Fontaine | |
| The Fulfillment of Mary Gray | 1989 | TV Movie | Kate |
| Thirtysomething | 1989 | TV Series | Cheryl Eastman |
| Private Debts | 1989 | Short | Jessie Burdette |
| Some Girls | 1988 | Irenka | |
| Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami | 1988 | TV Movie | Trish |
| The Betty Ford Story | 1987 | TV Movie | Charlotte |
| Tonight's the Night | 1987 | TV Movie | Tanya |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desperate Housewives | TV Series choreograper - 1 episode, 2010 dancing trainer - 1 episode, 2010 |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dancing at the Blue Iguana | 2000 | producer |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Why I Dance | 2015 | Documentary short special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ricki Lake Show | 2012 | TV Series | Herself |
| Polar Opposites | 2012 | Documentary short | Herself |
| Actors Entertainment | 2010 | TV Series | Herself |
| Whatever Happened To? | 2008 | TV Series | Herself |
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 2006 | TV Series | Herself |
| Tricks of the Trade: Making 'Matchstick Men' | 2004 | Video documentary | Herself - 'Kathy' (Audition Tape) (as Sheila Kelly) |
| Weakest Link | 2002 | TV Series | Herself |
| NBC 75th Anniversary Special | 2002 | TV Special | |
| The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite Dramatic Television Series |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1992 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite Drama Series |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 2006 | TV Series | Herself |
| L.A. Law 100th Episode Celebration | 1991 | TV Movie | Gwen Taylor (uncredited) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
