Kyra Sedgwick - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 19, 1965 |
|---|---|
| Age | 60 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Kyra Sedgwick's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Starring as Brenda Leigh Johnson on 'The Closer'; multiple acclaimed roles in film and television. |
Intro
Kyra Sedgwick is an American actress, producer, and director best known for her starring role as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on the TNT crime drama series 'The Closer.' Her work on the show earned her both a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Early Life & Background
Kyra Sedgwick was born into an artistic family in New York City. Her father, Henry Dwight Sedgwick V, worked as a venture capitalist, while her mother, Patricia Rosenwald, was a family therapist. Sedgwick attended Friends Seminary and studied theater at Sarah Lawrence College before transferring to the University of Southern California.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Brenda Leigh Johnson on 'The Closer' (2005–2012)
- Won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama (2007)
- Won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2010)
- Notable film roles include 'Born on the Fourth of July' (1989), 'Phenomenon' (1996), and 'Something to Talk About' (1995)
- Produced and directed television projects, including episodes of 'The Closer' and ABC’s 'Call Your Mother'
Trivia
- Married to actor Kevin Bacon since 1988
- A distant cousin of Edie Sedgwick, Andy Warhol's famous muse
- Has two children, one of whom is actor-musician Sosie Bacon
FAQs
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Kyra Sedgwick is 60 years old.
Kyra Sedgwick was born the 19 August 1965.
New York City, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 19th, 1965, in brief:
- Historical events: The Auschwitz trials, held in Frankfurt, Germany, concluded on August 19, 1965. These trials were significant in bringing Nazi war criminals to justice and highlighted the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. The proceedings were a pivotal moment in post-war Germany's reckoning with its past.
- Day of the week: August 19th, 1965 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher
- #1 UK song: Help! by The Beatles
- Popular movie: The Sound of Music directed by Robert Wise
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