Kelly McGillis Biography
Kelly Ann McGillis, popularly known as Kelly McGillis, is a renowned American actress famous for playing the role of Charlie in the film Top Gun. She is a very gifted and talented actress that knows how to interpret movie roles. Kelly gained popularity after acquiring a Golden Globe nomination for her outstanding performance in the movie The Accused as Kathryn Murphy. She has millions of fans worldwide and keeps them enticed through her unique acting swag and amazing beauty.
Kelly McGillis Birthday and Age
McGillis was born on 9th July 1957in Newport Beach, California, the United States of America. She is 63 years old as of 2020. Her birthday celebrations come on every 9th July of each year. She celebrates her birthday with friends, family and other renowned personalities in the Hollywood industry.
Kelly McGillis Family (Parents and Siblings)
McGillis was born and raised by both parents in Newport Beach, California, the United States of America. She was born to Donald Manson McGillis, the father and Virginia Joan, the mother. Her father was a doctor by profession of Scottish-Irish nationality and a German mother who was a homemaker. Kelly holds an American nationality and citizenship and is of mixed race. Details about her siblings are still under review by our teams. We shall update it once we get any data from a reliable source.
Kelly McGillis Height and Weight
Kelly is one of the beautiful actresses endowed with an attractive curvy body. She has a body height of 5feet 9inches (1.75m) and weighs 135lbs (61kg). She has light brown skin, brown eyes and hair that makes her attractive and charming to her male fans. However, details about her body measurements, including hip, breast and waist, are not available. We are reviewing them, and we shall update them once the information is available.
Kelly McGillis Marriage
As of 2020, it is not clear if Kelly McGillis is married, dating or engaged. However, she has had controversial love relationships. Kelly has been in several marriages and lesbian relationships in her life. In 1979, the beautiful actress married a once boyfriend and fiancée, Boyd Black, the marriage that lasted only for two years. The couple divorced in 1981, after misunderstanding and issues that could not be resolved.
In 1989, the beautiful Kelly got married to Fred Tillman. This marriage was unsuccessful as it was terminated in 2002 through a successful divorce process. The marriage was blessed with two children Sonora Tillman and Kelsey Tillman.
Kelly McGillis, Lesbian
In 2009, Kelly declared herself a lesbian. She fell in love with Melanie Leis, a Philadelphia sales executive. The two had a strong intimate relationship. The two lesbian friends met in Kelly’s Caribbean Bar Grill & Brewery in Key West, Florida and became intimately attached. The relationship lasted only for two years when the two parted ways in 2011.
Kelly McGillis Children
Kelly has been in several relationships with both male and female friends. However, she is blessed with two children Sonora Tillman and Kelsey Tillman, when she was married to Fred Tillman. However, it is not clear who took the children’s custody after their divorce. We are still keeping tabs, and we shall update this section as new details emerge.
Kelly McGillis Salary
Kelly has been in the acting career for several years. This implies that she used to get a good salary for playing a movie role. However, details about her actual salary are not available. We are still reviewing this section, and we shall update it once we get any useful information.
Kelly McGillis Net Worth
Kelly is considered one of the richest actresses in the United States of America. She is rated to have a net worth of $7.9 million, including her assets, earnings and investments. This makes her rich, powerful and influential in society. McGillis derived her wealth primarily from her acting career and other investments she has made so far.
Kelly McGillis Wiki/Facts
- Full Name: Kelly Ann McGillis
- Famous as: Kelly McGillis
- Gender: Female
- Age: 63 years
- Date of Birth: 9th July 1957
- Place of Birth: Newport Beach, California, the United States of America
- Birth Sign: Not Known
- Nationality: American
- Citizenship: American
- Ethnicity: Mixed
- Father: Donald Manson McGillis
- Mother: Virginia Joan
- Brothers: Not Known
- Sisters: Not Known
- Body Measurements: Not Known
- Height: 5feet 9inches (1.75m)
- Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
- Skin Color: Light Brown
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
- Dress Size: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Mixed; Straight, and Lesbian
- Marital Status: Not Known
- Spouse: Boyd Black, Fred Tillman (all divorced)
- Lesbian Relation: Melanie Leis
- Children: Two; Sonora Tillman and Kelsey Tillman
- Education: Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts at Allan Hancock College
- Profession: Theater and Performance Arts
- Occupation: Actress and lecturer
- Salary: Under Review
- Net Worth: $7.9 million
Kelly McGillis Education
Kelly acquired her primary and high school education in California. After her teenage education, she was privileged to join the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California, where she pursued a degree in Theater and Performance Arts. She also pursued acting at Juilliard School in New York, where she graduated with Group 12 in the year1975.
Kelly McGillis Career
Kelly commenced her acting career in 1983 when directors and producers gave her minor movie roles. She became famous after she was featured in the movie Witness in 1985. She performed her roles exceptionally well and received a nomination for both Golden Globe and BAFTA awards that made her famous in the Hollywood industry. Since then, she became highly on demand by movie producers that gave her major roles. Kelly is a talented actress gifted with knowledge of movie role interpretation, hence fits in any movie role.
In 1986, Kelly was featured in the movie Top Gun alongside Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer. She was also starred in other films, including Made in Heaven, Winter People, Babe Ruth’s Second Wife, The Monkey’s Mask, At First Sight.
Kelly McGillis filmography/Movie
Kelly has been featured in the diverse movie playing different roles. Some of her famous films include the following.
- Witness
- Top Gun
- Made in Heaven
- The House of Carroll Street
- The Accused
- The Babe
- At First Sight
- The Monkey’s Mask
- Private Session
- The Ditches of Amalfi
- The Sea Gull
- The Merchant of Venice
- Twelfth Night
- Mary Stuart
- The Merry Wives of Windsor
- Hedda Gabler
- Mourning Becomes Electra
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- Measure for Measure
- The Graduate
- In Love for Love
- The Graduate
- The Little Foxes
- The Winter’s Tale
- The L Word
- Stake Land
- Ti West’s
- The Innkeepers
- Sisters of Mercy
- We Are What We Are
- Love Finds You In Sugarcreek
- Z Nation
- Blue
- Uncommon Grace
- Mother of All Secrets
- Grand Street
Kelly McGillis Lectures
Kelly also secured a permanent job with Seabrook House Drug Alcohol Rehab Center. She currently lectures on acting lessons at New York Studio for Stage and Screen NYS3 in Asheville, North Carolina.
Kelly McGillis Home
McGillis currently resides in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Kelly McGillis Home invasion
Kelly was once attacked, assaulted and bruised by a woman that broke into her house in Carolina on 17th June 2016. The attack was planned by a woman identified as Laurence Marie Dorn, who was convicted of second-degree burglary, stalling, assault, battery and interference with emergency communication crimes. Kelly claims she has received other attacks in the past. She was given a licensed firearm for self-protection by the national
Kelly McGillis Contacts
Kelly has concealed his telephone line and cell phone numbers for security reasons. However, she interacts with fans on the social platforms highlighted below.
- IMDb
- Snapchat
- Website
Frequently asked questions about Kelly McGillis
Who is Kelly McGillis?
Kelly Ann McGillis, popularly known as Kelly McGillis, is a renowned American actress famous for playing the role of Charlie in the film Top Gun.
How old is Kelly McGillis?
McGillis was born on 9th July 1957in Newport Beach, California, the United States of America. She is 63 years old as of 2020.
How tall is Kelly McGillis?
She has a body height of 5feet 9inches (1.75m) and weighs 135lbs (61kg). She has light brown skin, brown eyes and hair that makes her attractive and charming to her male fans. However, details about her body measurements, including hip, breast and waist, are not available.
Is Kelly McGillis married or single?
As of 2020, it is not clear if Kelly McGillis is married, dating or engaged. However, she has had controversial love relationships. Kelly has been in several marriages and lesbian relationships in her life.
What is Kelly McGillis’s salary?
It is not clear how much Kelly earns or playing a movie role. Her actual salary data is not are not available.
What is Kelly McGillis Net Worth?
McGillis is rated to have a net worth of $7.9 million, including her assets, earnings and investments. She derived her wealth primarily from her acting career and other investments she has made so far.
Is Kelly McGillis dead or alive?
Kelly is living and is in stable health condition. No reports link her life to the danger of any kind.
Where does Kelly McGillis reside?
Kelly lives in a well-furnished house in Hendersonville, North Carolina. However, finer details about her residential address and house pictures are concealed for security reasons.
Where is Kelly McGillis nowadays?
Kelly is still active in Hollywood movie acting. She is also currently lecturing on movie acting at New York Studio for Stage and Screen NYS3 in Asheville, North Carolina. She has not declared her resignation or retirement from her career.
References
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