Kelly Overton(I)
- Actress
- Producer
- Director
Kelly grew up in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, where she was a star
athlete, playing soccer, basketball and was even undefeated in Western
Massachusetts in the high hurdles. She moved to NYC right out of high
school to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She graduated
with the highest honor, The Charles Jehlinger Award. While in New York,
she performed off-Broadway, in regional Shakespeare, and on several TV
shows. Making the leap to Broadway, she debuted as "Elaine Robinson" in
the original cast of "The Graduate", starring opposite
Kathleen Turner and
Jason Biggs. Her career brought her
west after 5 years in New York. Since moving to LA, she has worked
consistently in film and TV, but never forgetting her roots in the
theater.
