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.
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 River Red. However, Kelly considers his portrayal of Detective Lester Ybarra in Clint Eastwood’s 2008 film Changeling one of the most personally rewarding roles of his career.
He gained widespread recognition for his role as Doug Stamper on the critically acclaimed Netflix political drama House of Cards. Through his acting career, Kelly has built a net worth estimated at $11 million.
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.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 22 May, 1969 |
| Age: | 50 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Philadelphia |
| residence: | New York City |
| Education: | Brookwood High School Coastal Carolina University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
