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Kelly McCreary is a stage actor, voice actor and film actor, born on September 29, 1981 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. As of 2026, Kelly McCreary is 44 years old. Schooling on record includes Barnard College.
My Take
Kelly McCreary earned my respect the slow, honest way. As Dr. Maggie Pierce on Grey's Anatomy, she took the tricky role of Meredith's half-sister and made it land with warmth and quiet steel, growing from a guest spot into a series regular. A Barnard graduate with roots on stage and in voice work, she has range that the medical-drama spotlight only partly reveals. I value actors who build trust episode by episode rather than chasing viral moments, carrying a character into spin-offs like Station 19. That kind of steady, character-first dedication is what keeps performers genuinely beloved for the long haul.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kelly McCreary
- Name (Japanese)
- ケリー・マクレアリー
- Reading
- けりー・まくれありー
- Born
- September 29, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / voice actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Barnard College
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kelly McCreary born?
Born September 29, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Kelly McCreary from?
Kelly McCreary is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
What does Kelly McCreary do?
Kelly McCreary works as actor, stage actor, voice actor, film actor.
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