Is actress kelly mcgillis still alive

1. Biography of Kelly McGillis
2. Acting Career
3. Personal Life

Biography of Kelly McGillis

Kelly McGillis is an American actress and the recipient of prestigious awards, including a nomination for a Golden Globe. She was born on July 9, 1957, in Newport Beach, California, in the United States. Her parents are Joan, a homemaker, and Donald McGillis, a therapist. McGillis attended school but soon decided to leave her studies to pursue an acting career. She later enrolled at Juilliard in New York and also studied at the Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts in Santa Monica, where she honed her acting skills.

Acting Career

McGillis had a successful acting career from her first appearance on screen. In 1983, she starred in the film "Reuben, Reuben" and immediately gained recognition from fans, critics, and experts. The film was also nominated for an Oscar in various categories. McGillis was subsequently invited to work on various projects, including television. In 1985, she appeared in the well-known thriller "Witness" and three years later, she played a role in the film "The Accused". Other notable films include "Winter People" (1989), "Cat Chaser" (1989), "The Babe" (1992), "North" (1994), "At First Sight" (1999), and "The Monkey's Mask" (2000). Currently, McGillis continues her productive creative work, enjoying her role as Mrs. Robinson in the Broadway production of "The Graduate". She is also involved in public work related to education and children. In the early 1990s, she became a mother of two daughters and has since tried to spend more time with her family while simultaneously managing her own restaurant in Florida.

Personal Life

McGillis has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Boyd Black in 1979, but the marriage was not durable, and they divorced in 1981. She then married Fred Tillman in 1989 and they stayed together until 2002, having two children. Today, McGillis resides in Pennsylvania with one of her daughters, Sonora. She continues to be surrounded by the love of her fans.