Kelly Reilly
Biography
Jessica Kelly Siobhán Reilly is an English actress born on July 18, 1977, in Surrey, England. Known professionally as Kelly Reilly, she has established a career across film, television, and theater. Her work has garnered recognition, including a nomination for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actress in 2003 for her performance in After Miss Julie at the Donmar Warehouse. At age 26, she became the youngest person ever nominated for that specific award. Additionally, she received the Best Newcomer Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2005 for her role as Wendy in the film The Russian Dolls. She is recognized for her versatility and has 61 known acting credits.
Career overview
Kelly Reilly began her career as a prominent figure on the London stage, where her performance in After Miss Julie established her as a star. Her filmography includes appearances in various genres, with notable roles in Eden Lake, Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, and Flight. She also gained recognition for her role as Wendy in The Russian Dolls. Her television work spans both British and American productions. She starred in the British crime drama Above Suspicion from 2009 to 2012. Her American television credits include the psychological medical drama Black Box in 2014, the anthology crime drama True Detective in 2015, and the historical fantasy drama series. She is also widely known for her role as Beth Dutton in the series Yellowstone. Throughout her career, Reilly has displayed versatility across multiple styles and genres, maintaining a robust presence in film, television, and theater.
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- Dutton Ranch (2026) as Beth Dutton
- Dutton Ranch (2026) Executive Producer
- Under Salt Marsh (2026) as Jackie Ellis
- TFI Unplugged (2026) as Self
- Here (2024) as Rose
- Little Wing (2024) as Maddie McKay
- A Haunting in Venice (2023) as Rowena Drake
- Greek Salad (2023) as Wendy
- House of the Dragon (2022) Acting Double
- The Cursed (2021) as Isabelle Laurent
- Promises (2021) as Laura
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Eli (2019) as Rose
- Yellowstone (2018) as Beth Dutton
- Britannia (2018) as Kerra
- 10x10 (2018) as Cathy
- Bastille Day (2016) as Karen Dacre
- True Detective (2014) as Jordan Semyon
- Heaven Is for Real (2014) as Sonja Burpo
- Black Box (2014) as Dr. Catherine Black
- Black Box (2014) Producer
- Calvary (2014) as Fiona Lavelle
- Set Fire to the Stars (2014) as Caitlin
- Chinese Puzzle (2013) as Wendy
- A Single Shot (2013) as Moira
- Innocence (2013) as Pamela Hamilton
- Flight (2012) as Nicole
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) as Mary Morstan
- Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster (2011) as Doreen Boyd
- Meant To Be (2010) as Amanda
- Meet My Friend (2010) as Sarah
- Sherlock Holmes (2009) as Mary Morstan
- Above Suspicion (2009) as Anna Travis
- Triage (2009) as Diane
- Eden Lake (2008) as Jenny
- Me and Orson Welles (2008) as Muriel Brassler
- He Kills Coppers (2008) as Jeannie
- Joe's Palace (2007) as Charlotte
- Puffball (2007) as Liffey
- A for Andromeda (2006) as Christine Jones / Andromeda
- Pride & Prejudice (2005) as Caroline Bingley
- Russian Dolls (2005) as Wendy
- Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005) as Maureen
- The Libertine (2004) as Jane
- Dead Bodies (2003) as Viv McCormack
- The Spanish Apartment (2002) as Wendy
- The Safe House (2002) as Fiona 'Finn' MacKenzie
- Starched (2001) as Maid
- Last Orders (2001) as Young Amy
- Maybe Baby (2000) as Nimnh
- Peaches (2000) as Cherry
- Sex 'n' Death (1999) as Julie
- Children of the New Forest (1998) as Patience Heatherstone
- The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling (1997) as Nancy Miller
- Rebecca (1997) as Clarice
- Poldark (1996) as Clowance Poldark
- Bramwell (1995) as Kathleen Le Saux
- The Biz (1995) as Laura
- Sharman (1995) as Sophie Bright
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as Tina
- Prime Suspect (1991) as Polly Henry
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Mary Gerrard
- The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Kimberly