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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
<p>Michael Kelly was born on May 22, 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Although born in Philadelphia, he was raised in Lawrenceville, a community in Gwinnett County near Atlanta, Georgia. He is of Irish descent on his father's side and Italian descent on his mother's side.</p>
<p>Kelly was born to <a href="/biography/michael-kelly">Michael Kelly Sr.</a>, a sales assistant, and Maureen Kelly, a homemaker. He comes from a large family with four siblings: two sisters, Shannon and Casey, and a brother, Andrew. During his childhood, Kelly was an avid <a href="/biography/michael-kelly">baseball fan</a> and also briefly played guitar in a college band called Leroy Justice, named after a college friend's father. Athletic in his youth, he continues to stay active, albeit less frequently than in earlier years.</p>
<p>Michael Kelly stands at 1.78 meters (approximately 5 feet 10 inches) and is of average build. His zodiac sign is Gemini.</p>

<h2>Education</h2>
<p>Kelly began his education at an elementary school in Philadelphia. He later attended Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia, graduating in 1987. He went on to study at Coastal Carolina University (CCU) in Conway, South Carolina, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in drama. During his time at CCU, he was recognized as an excellent student in the discipline of dramatic arts.</p>

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<h2>Acting Career</h2>
<p>Following his graduation from Coastal Carolina University, Kelly lived near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He initially began his acting work at a local children's theater group. Unsure about his future in the profession, he reached out to family acquaintances involved in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles for guidance.</p>
<p>Kelly eventually moved to New York City to pursue acting full-time. His early years in the East Village were challenging, as he auditioned regularly with limited success, landing minor roles, including a few commercials. His first notable film role came as Frankie in the independent film <em>River Red</em>. However, Kelly considers his portrayal of Detective Lester Ybarra in <a href="/biography/clint-eastwood">Clint Eastwood</a>’s 2008 film <em>Changeling</em> one of the most personally rewarding roles of his career.</p>
<p>He gained widespread recognition for his role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Stamper">Doug Stamper</a> on the critically acclaimed Netflix political drama <em>House of Cards</em>. Through his acting career, Kelly has built a net worth estimated at $11 million.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Michael Kelly married Karyn Mendel in 2005. The couple has two children together and resides in New York. They maintain a private and stable family life.</p>

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