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My Take
Kelli O'Hara represents, to me, the ideal of the patient Broadway artist. Raised in Oklahoma and trained at Oklahoma City University, she built her reputation slowly, earning nomination after nomination before finally claiming the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical in 2015. That persistence is what I find most admirable. Her voice is good enough to carry her onto the opera stage, not just the musical theatre one, which says everything about her instrument. She is not a flashy, manufactured star but someone who earns trust role by role. I deeply respect that approach, and I would love to hear her sing live someday.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kelli O'Hara
- Name (Japanese)
- ケリー・オハラ
- Reading
- けりー・おはら
- Born
- April 16, 1976 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
- Origin
- Oklahoma, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / stage actor / television actor / musician
2. Background
- University
- Oklahoma City University
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- Drama League Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kelli O'Hara born?
Born April 16, 1976 (age 50).
Where is Kelli O'Hara from?
Kelli O'Hara is from Oklahoma, United States.
What does Kelli O'Hara do?
Kelli O'Hara works as actor, singer, stage actor, television actor, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.