Kelly Rutherford
Biography
Kelly Danne Melissa Rutherford, born November 6 1968 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA, is an American actress. She is listed on The Movie Database with gender female and has 57 known acting credits. Rutherford is also known by the variant name Kelly Danne Melissa Rutherford. Her television work includes the role of Stephanie “Sam” Whitmore on the series Generations, the character Megan Lewis on Melrose Place from 1996 to 1999, and a portrayal of Lily van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl. She also appeared as Dixie Cousins in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. These credits establish her as a long‑standing performer in American television drama.
Career overview
Kelly Rutherford was born on November 6, 1968 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States. She is an American actress who is also credited as Kelly Danne Melissa Rutherford.
Rutherford’s television career includes a recurring role as Stephanie “Sam” Whitmore on the soap opera Generations. She later portrayed Megan Lewis on the primetime drama Melrose Place, appearing in that series from 1996 through 1999. More recently, she has been identified with the character Lily van der Woodsen on the series Gossip Girl. In addition to those parts, Rutherford played Dixie Cousins in the adventure‑western series The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
According to the Motion Picture Database, Rutherford has accumulated 57 credited acting roles across film and television. Her professional profile lists acting as her primary occupation, and she remains active in the industry.
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57 titles- The Tributaries (2024) as Cecilia
- Escort Boys (2023) as Alicia Moore
- Power Book II: Ghost (2020) as Colleen Saxe
- Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists (2019) as Claire Hotchkiss
- Rule of 3 (2019) as Cheryl Volberg
- Fallen Hearts (2019) as Jillian Tatterton
- Web of Dreams (2019) Executive Producer
- Dark Angel (2019) as Jillian Tatterton
- Gone (2018) as Paula Lannigan
- Love, of Course (2018) as Amy Andolini
- Christmas Wedding Planner (2017) as Aunt Olivia
- Quantico (2015) as Laura Wyatt
- Night of the Wild (2015) as Sara
- Jane the Virgin (2014) as Leslie
- The Mysteries of Laura (2014) as Lisa Hanlon
- A Sister's Nightmare (2013) as Jane
- The Stream (2013) as Maggie Terry
- Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective (2011) as Self
- Gossip Girl (2007) as Lily van der Woodsen
- Tell Me No Lies (2007) as Laura Cooper
- Gone (2006) as Paula
- Bones (2005) as Stephanie McNamara
- E-Ring (2005) as Samantha 'Sonny' Liston
- Threat Matrix (2003) as Frankie Ellroy-Kilmer
- Swimming Upstream (2002) as Sandra Bird
- Angels Don't Sleep Here (2002) as Kate Porter
- Night Visions (2001) as Marilyn Lanier (segment "The Passenger List")
- Acceptable Risk (2001) as Kim Welles
- The District (2000) as Melinda Lockhart
- Scream 3 (2000) as Christine Hamilton
- Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (2000) as Lady Maria Cosway
- The Chaos Factor (2000) as Jodi
- Get Real (1999) as Laura Martineau
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- The Perfect Getaway (1998) as Julia Robinson
- The Disturbance at Dinner (1998) as Marion Pronkridge
- The Big Fall (1997) as Veronica
- Cyclops, Baby (1997) as Randy
- Six Months of Darkness, Six Months of Light (1997) as Annie
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Roxanne 'Roxie' Hill
- Kindred: The Embraced (1996) as Caitlin Byrne
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Buried Secrets (1996) as Danielle Roff
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Rachel
- Courthouse (1995)
- The Great Defender (1995)
- No Greater Love (1995) as Edwina Winfield
- I Love Trouble (1994) as Kim
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) as Dixie Cousins
- Melrose Place (1992) as Megan Lewis
- Bodies of Evidence (1992)
- Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1992) as Mona
- Breaking the Silence (1992) as Cheryl
- Homefront (1991)
- Teech (1991) as Annette
- Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989) as Salesgirl
- When Melrose Place Ruled The World as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kelly Rutherford best known for?
Kelly Rutherford is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Power Book II: Ghost (2020), Journey to Shiloh (1968), Quantico (2015), Jane the Virgin (2014).
When and where was Kelly Rutherford born?
Kelly Rutherford was born on November 6, 1968 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA.
How many credits does Kelly Rutherford have?
Kelly Rutherford has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2024.
What is Kelly Rutherford's background in cinema and television?
Kelly Danne Melissa Rutherford, born November 6 1968 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA, is an American actress. She is listed on The Movie Database with gender female and has 57 known acting credits. Rutherford is also known by the variant name Kelly Danne Melissa Rutherford. Her television work includes the role of Step...