Happy Birthday: Kelly Bishop

Kelly Bishop

Born: February 28, 1944 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

My relationship with Lauren is nothing like the roles we play on the show. I am just crazy about my girls. Practically from the moment [Lauren and I] met, we had an instant connect. We never even had to discuss what we wanted to do with our roles. It’s as if we have this emotional shorthand.

My friends and neighbors get such a kick out of watching me on television and in movies. They see me do and say things that I would never even think of doing in my real life. They just think it is hysterical, especially when I play mean.

I have played a couple of nice moms in my career [think Jennifer Grey’s mom in the classic film Dirty Dancing] but, in my opinion, playing nice is a complete bore! The nastier they are the…