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]
Kimberly Quinn | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Kim Pita Quinn, Kim Quinn, Kimberly Quinn-Melfi |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse | Theodore Melfi |
Career
editQuinn 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
editQuinn is married to writer-director Theodore Melfi. Together, they own production company Goldenlight Films.[2][1]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| 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 | [12] |
Television
edit| 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
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.