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Minka Kelly, born on June 24, 1980 in Los Angeles, California, United States, is a television actor, stage actor and film actor. As of 2026, Minka Kelly is 46 years old. Education on record includes Valley High School.
My Take
Minka Kelly has built the kind of career I quietly admire: never the loudest name on the poster, yet reliably the performance that lingers. Her Lyla Garrity on Friday Night Lights remains one of the most humanly drawn characters in American television drama, equal parts grace and stubbornness. I also respect her instincts; turning up in a beloved film like 500 Days of Summer shows taste, not luck. Hollywood tends to reward noise, but Kelly works in warmth and restraint, moving between television, film, and stage without fuss. That steadiness, to me, is its own kind of star power.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Minka Kelly
- Name (Japanese)
- ミンカ・ケリー
- Reading
- みんか・けりー
- Born
- June 24, 1980 (age 46)
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / stage actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
2. Background
- High school
- Valley High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 Minka Kelly born?
Born June 24, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Minka Kelly from?
Minka Kelly is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Minka Kelly do?
Minka Kelly works as actor, television actor, stage actor, film actor.
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