Kyra Sedgwick

Description: (Best Known for Her Role as Deputy Chief 'Brenda Leigh Johnson' on the TNT Crime Drama 'The Closer')

Kyra Minturn Sedgwick is a renowned American television and big-screen actress. She is well-known all over the world and especially in America for her lead role in the TV series ‘The Closer’. Sedgwick was inclined towards art, acting and Broadway since she was only 12 years old. Her mother had a great interest in the Broadway and introduced her to it. It was at the age of 16, Sedgwick got her first professional acting role in the television series ‘Another World’. She went on to do small time roles in the television but it was really the idea of becoming a big actress that attracted her. She got noticed on the big-screen for the first time with her supporting role in the movie ‘Born on the Fourth of July’, in which she starred along with Tom Cruise. After the success of this movie, Sedgwick got more roles in movies like: ‘Singles’, ‘Heart and Souls’, ‘Phenomenon’, etc. She worked in a TV movie called ‘Lemon Sky’ where she met her husband and actor Kevin Bacon and got married to him when she was only 22 years old. Sedgwick left a special mark on the American television with her effortless acting in ‘The Closer’, a series that ran for seven seasons and fetched her prestigious awards like Golden Globe and Emmy.

Overview

Birthday August 19, 1965 (Leo)
Born In United States
Alternative names Kyra Minturn Sedgwick
Height 165 cm
Spouse/Ex- Kevin Bacon (m. 1988)
Parents Henry Sedgwick V
Patricia Rosenwald
Children Sosie Bacon, Travis Bacon
Relatives Holly Sedgwick, Mike Stern, Robert Sedgwick

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What are some popular movies and TV shows that Kyra Sedgwick has starred in? Some popular movies and TV shows that Kyra Sedgwick has starred in include "The Closer," "Something to Talk About," "The Edge of Seventeen," "Phenomenon," and "Man on a Ledge."
Has Kyra Sedgwick ever directed any films or TV shows? Yes, Kyra Sedgwick has directed a few episodes of the TV series "The Closer," in which she also starred.
What is Kyra Sedgwick's approach to balancing her career and personal life? Kyra Sedgwick has mentioned in interviews that she prioritizes spending time with her family and tries to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Does Kyra Sedgwick have any special talents or hobbies outside of acting? Kyra Sedgwick is known for her passion for cooking and has even appeared on cooking shows showcasing her culinary skills.
How does Kyra Sedgwick prepare for her roles as an actress? Kyra Sedgwick has shared that she typically does extensive research on her characters and immerses herself in the script to fully understand the nuances of the role she is playing.
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