Devin Kelley Explained

Devin Kelley
Birth Place:Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.[1]
Nationality:American
Years Active:2005–present
Occupation:Actress

Devin Marie Kelley (born 16 January 1986) is an American actress. She starred in the ABC drama series Resurrection playing Dr. Maggie Langston and also co-starred on the Fox crime drama The Chicago Code. She also starred in eight films, four of which are short movies.

Early life

Kelley was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota,[2] not including the four years she spent with her family in Brussels, Belgium. She has a brother Ryan and a sister Lauren. Starting in the eighth grade, she took voice and acting lessons from her instructor, John Lynn. After graduating from Eastview High School in Apple Valley during 2004, Kelley moved to Los Angeles to attend the USC School of Theatre's BFA acting program. Kelley also spent a semester at the British American Drama Academy in London.[3]

Her Mother is Belgian and her father Scottish.

Career

Upon graduation, Kelley was accepted into the Williamstown Theatre Festival.[4] [5] Her breakout role was in The Chicago Code, which she prepared for by talking to female police officers, going on a ride-along with Chicago police officers, and visiting a shooting range and the Cook County Morgue.[6] She later starred as a lead character in the 2012 horror film Chernobyl Diaries, and had a recurring role on Covert Affairs.[7]

In 2013, Kelley was cast as Dr. Maggie Langston in the ABC drama series Resurrection.[8]

Kelley has a recurring role as Shannon Diaz on 9-1-1.[9]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Les OursChrysanthemumShort film
2008The RoommateSusanShort film
2009RefrigeratorMarionShort film
2012Chernobyl DiariesAmanda
2014Turtle IslandDaisy
2014AnchorsJulia
2015Swept underMorgan Sher
2017Reception[10] [11] Jessie/JessShort film (21:34 minutes)

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009TeaseKatRecurring role; 3 episodes
2011The Chicago CodeVonda WysockiMain role; 13 episodes
2011–2012Covert AffairsParker RowlandRecurring role; 6 episodes
2014–2015ResurrectionDr. Maggie LangstonMain role; 21 episodes
2015Swept UnderMorgan SherLMN Movie
2016–2017FrequencyJulie SullivanMain role
2018–present9-1-1Shannon DiazRecurring role; 7 episodes
2024KimGuest role; 2 episodes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ABC Medianet . 2014-03-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140311045034/http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=003767&type=kelley . 2014-03-11 . dead .
  2. http://eagan.patch.com/articles/eagan-woman-stars-in-fox-tv-show-the-chicago-code "Eagan Woman Stars in FOX TV Show 'The Chicago Code'"
  3. http://www.globalnews.ca/Vonda+Wysocki/3851040/story.html "Vonda Wysocki Played by Devin Kelley"
  4. Web site: Barker. Savannah L.. 'Resurrection' Actor Devin Kelley Talks 'Different Words' And Life After USC. 2021-06-02. www.neontommy.com. en.
  5. Web site: 2012-06-05. Eagan Actress Stars in Horror Film Set at Nuclear Disaster Site. 2021-06-02. Eagan, MN Patch. en.
  6. http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/devin-kelley/bio/304587 Devin Kelley: Biography
  7. Web site: Covert Affairs Exclusive: Meet Auggie's New Girlfriend. Joyce Eng. 8 August 2011. TVGuide.com.
  8. Web site: 'Covert Affairs' Actress to Star in ABC Drama 'The Returned'. The Hollywood Reporter. 25 February 2013 .
  9. Web site: Swift. Andy. 2020-04-21. 9-1-1's Ryan Guzman Reflects on Eddie's Painful Past, Uncertain Future. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200422022837/https://tvline.com/2020/04/20/911-recap-season-3-episode-15-eddie-begins-ryan-guzman-interview/ . 2020-04-22 . 2020-09-05. TVLine. en.
  10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9ncrJM4gd4 Two strangers at a wedding reception make an unexpected connection. | Reception
  11. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7311298/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_lk2 Reception - IMDB.com