| Kimberly Quinn | |
|---|---|
| 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.
Career
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. After decade of small parts, in 2010, she took series regular role in the FX drama series Terriers. The series was canceled after one season. From 2013 to 2014, she starred as Tess Masterson in the ABC Family drama series Twisted.
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. The following year, she produced black comedy El Camino Christmas for Netflix, and had a recurring role in the Netflix thriller Gypsy. In 2019, she executive produced with her production company Goldenlight Films, and co-starred in the ABC comedy pilot Nana starring Katey Sagal. Later she and Melfi produced drama film The Starling starring Melissa McCarthy. Quinn also co-wrote and produced animated film The Fourteenth Goldfish alongside Melfi.
Personal life
Quinn is married to writer-director Theodore Melfi. Together, they own production company Goldenlight Films.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (September 21, 2018). "Ted Melfi & Kimberly Quinn's Goldenlight Films Inks First-Look TV Deal With Alcon".
- ^ "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.