Minka Kelly
Biography
Minka Dumont Kelly, born on June 24, 1980, is a talented American actress and model renowned for her captivating performances in both television and film. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Lyla Garrity in the acclaimed NBC series Friday Night Lights. Kelly has showcased her range as an actress with notable roles such as Samantha in Euphoria and Dawn Granger/Dove in HBO's Titans. Additionally, she played Miranda Frank in The Path and Detective Valerie Stahl in Almost Human. Her impressive resume also includes a role as Eve French in the 2011 reboot of Charlie's Angels, along with a recurring character, Gaby, in the beloved drama series Parenthood.
Kelly's film career features standout performances as Jackie Kennedy in the 2013 film The Butler and as Autumn in the romantic drama (500) Days of Summer.
As the only child of former Aerosmith guitarist Rick Dufay and the late Maureen Dumont Kelly, Minka has navigated her career with a distinct artistic flair, continuing to leave her mark on the entertainment industry. With her charm and talent, she remains a prominent figure in Hollywood.
Filmography
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The Pumpkin Karver
2006 • Tammy Boyles
(500) Days of Summer
2009 • Autumn
Night Hunter (2019)
2019 • Angie
The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious
2003 • Girl
The World Made Straight
2015 • Dena
Blackwater Lane
2024 • Cass
Lansky (2021)
2021 • Maureen Duffy
Papa Hemingway in Cuba
2015 • Debbie Hunt
The Beach House (2018)
2018 • Coretta 'Cara' Rudland
She's in Portland
2020 • Sarah
Just Go with It
2011
The Roommate
2011 • Sara Matthews
The Kingdom
2007
Away and Back
2015 • Ginny Newsom
Almost Human
2013 • Valerie Stahl
The Path
2016 • Miranda Frank
Friday Night Lights
2006 • Lyla Garrity
Charlie's Angels (2011)
2011 • Eve French
Titans
2018 • Dawn Granger / Dove