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Minka Kelly Biography

Birth Name:Minka Dumont Kelly

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Has supported the charitable organization FashionABLE, which provides work opportunities to women
  • Walked in the Heart Truth Red Dress Collection fashion show in an effort to help raise money for the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
  • Joined Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey on a four-country USO tour in 2011
  • Is the daughter of former Aerosmith guitarist Rick Dufay
  • Before becoming an actress, she worked as a surgeon's assistant
  • Well known for her role in the series "Friday Night Lights․"
  • In preparation for her role on "Friday Night Lights," she trained with the Pflugerville High School cheer squad

Awards

  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2009Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
  • 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Drama: nominated
  • 2011MTV Movie Award-Best Scared-As-Shit Performance: nominated
  • 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Drama: nominated
  • 2014Hollywood Award-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated