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'''Kimberly Pita Quinn''' is an American actress, writer and film producer. She made her film debut playing a leading role and co-writing in the 1999 independent drama film ''[[Winding Roads (film)|Winding Roads]]''. Quinn later produced and played supporting roles in a number of films, include ''[[St. Vincent (film)|St. Vincent]]'' (2014), ''[[Hidden Figures]]'' (2016), and ''[[The Starling]]'' (2020). She is married to director [[Theodore Melfi]], together they own production company Goldenlight Films.<ref name=hst>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/09/ted-melfi-alcon-television-group-goldenlight-films-kimberly-quinn-1202469263/|title=Ted Melfi & Kimberly |
'''Kimberly Pita Quinn''' is an American actress, writer and film producer. She made her film debut playing a leading role and co-writing in the 1999 independent drama film ''[[Winding Roads (film)|Winding Roads]]''. Quinn later produced and played supporting roles in a number of films, include ''[[St. Vincent (film)|St. Vincent]]'' (2014), ''[[Hidden Figures]]'' (2016), and ''[[The Starling]]'' (2020). She is married to director [[Theodore Melfi]], together they own production company Goldenlight Films.<ref name=hst>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/09/ted-melfi-alcon-television-group-goldenlight-films-kimberly-quinn-1202469263/|title=Ted Melfi & Kimberly Quinn's Goldenlight Films Inks First-Look TV Deal With Alcon|first1=Patrick|last1=Hipes|date=September 21, 2018}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
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Quinn began her career appearing in an episodes of television shows include ''[[Ned and Stacey]]'', ''[[Suddenly Susan]]'', ''[[Nash Bridges]]'', ''[[Diagnosis: Murder]]'', ''[[NYPD Blue]]'', ''[[Without a Trace]]'' and ''[[House (TV series)|House]]''. In 1999, she co-wrote and played a leading role in the independent drama film ''[[Winding Roads (film)|Winding Roads]]'' directed by her future husband [[Theodore Melfi]].<ref name=bio>{{Cite web|url=https://www.themaneater.com/stories/arts/the-long-and-winding-road|title=Maneater | The long and winding road|website=www.themaneater.com}}</ref> After decade of small parts, in 2010, she took series regular role in the [[FX (TV channel)|FX]] drama series ''[[Terriers (TV series)|Terriers]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/with-terriers-kimberly-quinn-takes-a-bite-out-of-hollywood_article_36944 |title=Meet Kimberly Quinn Of |
Quinn began her career appearing in an episodes of television shows include ''[[Ned and Stacey]]'', ''[[Suddenly Susan]]'', ''[[Nash Bridges]]'', ''[[Diagnosis: Murder]]'', ''[[NYPD Blue]]'', ''[[Without a Trace]]'' and ''[[House (TV series)|House]]''. In 1999, she co-wrote and played a leading role in the independent drama film ''[[Winding Roads (film)|Winding Roads]]'' directed by her future husband [[Theodore Melfi]].<ref name=bio>{{Cite web|url=https://www.themaneater.com/stories/arts/the-long-and-winding-road|title=Maneater | The long and winding road|website=www.themaneater.com|access-date=2020-01-26|archive-date=2020-01-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126131641/https://www.themaneater.com/stories/arts/the-long-and-winding-road}}</ref> After decade of small parts, in 2010, she took series regular role in the [[FX (TV channel)|FX]] drama series ''[[Terriers (TV series)|Terriers]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/with-terriers-kimberly-quinn-takes-a-bite-out-of-hollywood_article_36944 |title=Meet Kimberly Quinn Of FX's 'Terriers' |publisher=[[Access Hollywood]] |date=September 15, 2010 |access-date=July 21, 2013}}</ref> The series was canceled after one season. From 2013 to 2014, she starred as Tess Masterson in the [[Freeform (TV channel)|ABC Family]] drama series ''[[Twisted (TV series)|Twisted]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcfamily.go.com/shows/twisted/cast/Tess-Masterson |title=Kimberly Quinn as Tess Masterson - Twisted Cast & Characters ... |publisher=ABC Family |access-date=July 21, 2013}}</ref> |
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In 2014, Quinn co-starred and co-produced comedy-drama ''[[St. Vincent (film)|St. Vincent]]'' starring [[Bill Murray]] and [[Melissa McCarthy]]. She co-produced 2016 [[Academy Award for Best Picture]]-nominated biographical drama film ''[[Hidden Figures]]'' starring [[Taraji P. Henson]].<ref name=prd>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/5-questions-with-actress-and-producer-kimberly-quinn_b_5a286dabe4b09ee35b8ae5fd|title=5 Questions With Actress and Producer Kimberly Quinn, Star of |
In 2014, Quinn co-starred and co-produced comedy-drama ''[[St. Vincent (film)|St. Vincent]]'' starring [[Bill Murray]] and [[Melissa McCarthy]]. She co-produced 2016 [[Academy Award for Best Picture]]-nominated biographical drama film ''[[Hidden Figures]]'' starring [[Taraji P. Henson]].<ref name=prd>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/5-questions-with-actress-and-producer-kimberly-quinn_b_5a286dabe4b09ee35b8ae5fd|title=5 Questions With Actress and Producer Kimberly Quinn, Star of Netflix's "El Camino Christmas"|first1=Ezinne|last1=Ukoha|date=December 6, 2017|website=HuffPost}}</ref> The following year, she produced black comedy ''[[El Camino Christmas]]'' for Netflix,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/04/tim-allen-vincent-donofrio-el-camino-christmas-ted-melfi-hidden-figures-filmmaker-netflix-1202076503/|title='Hidden Figures' Filmmaker Ted Melfi Lines Up Strong Ensemble Cast For 'El Camino Christmas' At Netflix|first1=Anita|last1=Busch|date=April 25, 2017}}</ref> and had a recurring role in the Netflix thriller ''[[Gypsy (TV series)|Gypsy]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/10/gypsy-cast-brooke-bloom-series-regular-kimberly-quinn-recur-naomi-watts-netflix-1201830806/|title='Gypsy' Casts Brooke Bloom As Series Regular, Kimberly Quinn To Recur In Netflix Drama|first1=Denise|last1=Petski|date=October 4, 2016}}</ref> In 2019, she executive produced with her production company Goldenlight Films, and co-starred in the ABC comedy pilot ''Nana'' starring [[Katey Sagal]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/ben-lawson-replaces-josh-cooke-katey-sagal-abc-comedy-pilot-nana/|title=Ben Lawson Replaces Josh Cooke in ABC Comedy Pilot 'Nana'|date=March 15, 2019}}</ref> Later she and Melfi produced drama film ''[[The Starling]]'' starring [[Melissa McCarthy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/06/melissa-mccarthy-chris-odowd-ted-melfi-the-starling-st-vincent-reteam-matt-harris-black-list-script-1202630200/|title=Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd In Talks To Re-Team With 'St. Vincent' Helmer Ted Melfi In 'The Starling'|first1=Mike Jr. |last1=Fleming|date=June 10, 2019}}</ref> Quinn also co-wrote and produced animated film ''The Fourteenth Goldfish'' alongside Melfi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/the-fourteenth-goldfish-movie-james-marsden-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-film-news-1202406640/|title=Skydance Catches 'Fourteenth Goldfish' For Animated Pic; James Marsden In 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' – Film Briefs|first1=Patrick|last1=Hipes|date=June 8, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ted-melfi-kimberly-quinn-tackling-childrens-book-fourteenth-goldfish-1118541|title=Ted Melfi, Kimberly Quinn Tackling Children's Book 'The Fourteenth Goldfish' (Exclusive)|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=8 June 2018 }}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 22:52, 2 June 2024
Kimberly Quinn | |
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Other names | Kim Pita Quinn, Kim Quinn, Kimberly Quinn-Melfi |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1995–present |
Spouse | Theodore Melfi |
Kimberly Pita Quinn is an American actress, writer and film producer. She made her film debut playing a leading role and co-writing in the 1999 independent drama film Winding Roads. Quinn later produced and played supporting roles in a number of films, include St. Vincent (2014), Hidden Figures (2016), and The Starling (2020). She is married to director Theodore Melfi, together they own production company Goldenlight Films.[1]
Career
[edit]Quinn began her career appearing in an episodes of television shows include Ned and Stacey, Suddenly Susan, Nash Bridges, Diagnosis: Murder, NYPD Blue, Without a Trace and House. In 1999, she co-wrote and played a leading role in the independent drama film Winding Roads directed by her future husband Theodore Melfi.[2] After decade of small parts, in 2010, she took series regular role in the FX drama series Terriers.[3] The series was canceled after one season. From 2013 to 2014, she starred as Tess Masterson in the ABC Family drama series Twisted.[4]
In 2014, Quinn co-starred and co-produced comedy-drama St. Vincent starring Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy. She co-produced 2016 Academy Award for Best Picture-nominated biographical drama film Hidden Figures starring Taraji P. Henson.[5] The following year, she produced black comedy El Camino Christmas for Netflix,[6] and had a recurring role in the Netflix thriller Gypsy.[7] In 2019, she executive produced with her production company Goldenlight Films, and co-starred in the ABC comedy pilot Nana starring Katey Sagal.[8] Later she and Melfi produced drama film The Starling starring Melissa McCarthy.[9] Quinn also co-wrote and produced animated film The Fourteenth Goldfish alongside Melfi.[10][11]
Personal life
[edit]Quinn is married to writer-director Theodore Melfi. Together, they own production company Goldenlight Films.[2][1]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | Winding Roads | Rene Taylor | Also co-writer and co-producer |
2005 | Pulled Over | Wife | Short film |
2006 | End Game | Thelma | Direct-to-video |
2007 | Look | Joan Krebbs | |
2008 | Blind | Kelly Lewis | Short film |
2008 | The Beneficiary | Margaret Williams | Short film |
2010 | I Want Candy | Carol | Short film, also producer |
2010 | Roshambo | Carol Burgess | Short film, also producer |
2010 | Bed & Breakfast | Amanda | |
2013 | A Little Game | Laura | |
2014 | St. Vincent | Nurse Ana | Also associate producer |
2015 | Frayed | Elle | Short film |
2016 | Hidden Figures | Ruth | Also co-producer |
2017 | El Camino Christmas | Jewels Daniels | Also producer |
2018 | The Take Off | Myrtle Mayburn | Short film |
2020 | No Escape | Laura Turner | |
2021 | The Starling | Regina | Also producer |
2022 | American Dreamer | Maggie | [12] |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995 | Partners | Janet | Episode: "Who's Janet?" |
1995 | Ned & Stacey | Rhonda | Episode: "Halloween Story" |
1998 | Suddenly Susan | Julie | Guest role; 2 episodes |
1998 | Nash Bridges | Rebecca Taylor | Episode: "Apocalypse Nash" |
2001 | Diagnosis: Murder | Ellen Sharp | Episode: "Dance of Danger" |
2002 | Without Warning | Ellen Sharp | Television film |
2004 | I'm with Her | Laura Malone | Episode: "The Heartbreak Kid" |
2004 | Strong Medicine | Linder Kerrigan | Episode: "Healing Touch" |
2004 | Cold Case | Kay Lang 1953 | Episode: "Red Glare" |
2004 | NYPD Blue | Annabelle Rhulen 'Matheson' | Episode: "I Love My Wives, But Oh You Kid" |
2006 | Courting Alex | Cassandra | Guest role; 2 episodes |
2006 | Without a Trace | Stephanie Heller | Episode: "The Little Things" |
2007 | Murder 101: College Can Be Murder | Kelly Fogelle | Television film |
2006–2007 | House M.D. | Nurse Wendy | Episodes: "Fools for Love" and "Insensitive" |
2007–2008 | Two and a Half Men | Donna | Guest role; 2 episodes |
2008 | CSI: NY | Bonnie Dillard | Episode: "Right Next Door" |
2009 | Possible Side Effects | Lynn Hunt Salinger | Unsold Television pilot |
2009 | The Secret Life of the American Teenager | Woman | Episode: "Knocked Up, Who's There?" |
2010 | Terriers | Gretchen | Main role; 13 episodes |
2012 | Up All Night | Dawn | Episode: "Baby Fever" |
2013–2014 | Twisted | Tess Masterson | Main role; 20 episodes |
2016 | Grey's Anatomy | Reena Thompson | Episode: "Catastrophe and the Cure" |
2017 | Gypsy | Holly Faitelson | Recurring role; 5 episodes |
2019 | Nana | Executive producer, ABC pilot |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Hipes, Patrick (September 21, 2018). "Ted Melfi & Kimberly Quinn's Goldenlight Films Inks First-Look TV Deal With Alcon".
- ^ a b "Maneater | The long and winding road". www.themaneater.com. Archived from the original on 2020-01-26. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
- ^ "Meet Kimberly Quinn Of FX's 'Terriers'". Access Hollywood. September 15, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ^ "Kimberly Quinn as Tess Masterson - Twisted Cast & Characters ..." ABC Family. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ^ Ukoha, Ezinne (December 6, 2017). "5 Questions With Actress and Producer Kimberly Quinn, Star of Netflix's "El Camino Christmas"". HuffPost.
- ^ Busch, Anita (April 25, 2017). "'Hidden Figures' Filmmaker Ted Melfi Lines Up Strong Ensemble Cast For 'El Camino Christmas' At Netflix".
- ^ Petski, Denise (October 4, 2016). "'Gypsy' Casts Brooke Bloom As Series Regular, Kimberly Quinn To Recur In Netflix Drama".
- ^ "Ben Lawson Replaces Josh Cooke in ABC Comedy Pilot 'Nana'". March 15, 2019.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 10, 2019). "Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd In Talks To Re-Team With 'St. Vincent' Helmer Ted Melfi In 'The Starling'".
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (June 8, 2018). "Skydance Catches 'Fourteenth Goldfish' For Animated Pic; James Marsden In 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' – Film Briefs".
- ^ "Ted Melfi, Kimberly Quinn Tackling Children's Book 'The Fourteenth Goldfish' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 8 June 2018.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 2, 2021). "Peter Dinklage, Shirley MacLaine To Star In Paul Dektor-Helmed 'American Dreamer;' Ted Melfi Script". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.