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Devin Kelley

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Devin Kelley
Born
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActress
Years active2005–present

Devin Marie Kelley (born 16 January 1986) is an American actress. She starred in the ABC drama series Resurrection playing Dr. Maggie Langston and also co-starred on the Fox crime drama The Chicago Code. She also starred in eight films, four of which are short movies.

Early life

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Kelley was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota,[2] not including the four years she spent with her family in Brussels, Belgium. She has a brother Ryan and a sister Lauren. Starting in the eighth grade, she took voice and acting lessons from her instructor, John Lynn. After graduating from Eastview High School in Apple Valley during 2004, Kelley moved to Los Angeles to attend the USC School of Theatre's BFA acting program. Kelley also spent a semester at the British American Drama Academy in London.[3]

Her Mother is Belgian and her father Scottish.

Career

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Upon graduation, Kelley was accepted into the Williamstown Theatre Festival.[4][5] Her breakout role was in The Chicago Code, which she prepared for by talking to female police officers, going on a ride-along with Chicago police officers, and visiting a shooting range and the Cook County Morgue.[6] She later starred as a lead character in the 2012 horror film Chernobyl Diaries, and had a recurring role on Covert Affairs.[7]

In 2013, Kelley was cast as Dr. Maggie Langston in the ABC drama series Resurrection.[8]

Kelley has a recurring role as Shannon Diaz on 9-1-1.[9]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2005 Les Ours Chrysanthemum Short film
2008 The Roommate Susan Short film
2009 Refrigerator Marion Short film
2012 Chernobyl Diaries Amanda
2014 Turtle Island Daisy
2014 Anchors Julia
2015 Swept under Morgan Sher
2017 Reception[10][11] Jessie/Jess Short film (21:34 minutes)

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2009 Tease Kat Recurring role; 3 episodes
2011 The Chicago Code Vonda Wysocki Main role; 13 episodes
2011–2012 Covert Affairs Parker Rowland Recurring role; 6 episodes
2014–2015 Resurrection Dr. Maggie Langston Main role; 21 episodes
2015 Swept Under Morgan Sher LMN Movie
2016–2017 Frequency Julie Sullivan Main role
2018–present 9-1-1 Shannon Diaz Recurring role; 7 episodes
2024 Kim Guest role; 2 episodes

References

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  1. ^ "ABC Medianet". Archived from the original on 2014-03-11. Retrieved 2014-03-10.
  2. ^ "Eagan Woman Stars in FOX TV Show 'The Chicago Code'" Archived 2011-07-15 at the Wayback Machine By Allison Wickler, Eagan Patch, March 14, 2011
  3. ^ "Vonda Wysocki Played by Devin Kelley" Archived 2011-07-06 at the Wayback Machine Global News 24 January 2011
  4. ^ Barker, Savannah L. "'Resurrection' Actor Devin Kelley Talks 'Different Words' And Life After USC". www.neontommy.com. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  5. ^ "Eagan Actress Stars in Horror Film Set at Nuclear Disaster Site". Eagan, MN Patch. 2012-06-05. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  6. ^ Devin Kelley: Biography TVGuide.com Retrieved 16 March 2011
  7. ^ Joyce Eng (8 August 2011). "Covert Affairs Exclusive: Meet Auggie's New Girlfriend". TVGuide.com.
  8. ^ "'Covert Affairs' Actress to Star in ABC Drama 'The Returned'". The Hollywood Reporter. 25 February 2013.
  9. ^ Swift, Andy (2020-04-21). "9-1-1's Ryan Guzman Reflects on Eddie's Painful Past, Uncertain Future". TVLine. Archived from the original on 2020-04-22. Retrieved 2020-09-05.
  10. ^ Two strangers at a wedding reception make an unexpected connection. | Reception - a film by Joe Gillette
  11. ^ Reception - IMDB.com
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