Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly  is an American actor. Born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Lawrenceville, GA, he started acting at Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina and later studied at the Actors Studio, where he is a life member.

He appeared in the television miniseries Generation Kill and the Criminal Minds spin-off series Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior. He is currently playing the role of Doug Stamper in the Netflix series House of Cards.

Michael Kelly  is an American actor. Born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Lawrenceville, GA, he started acting at Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina and later studied at the Actors Studio, where he is a life member.

He appeared in the television miniseries Generation Kill and the Criminal Minds spin-off series Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior. He is currently playing the role of Doug Stamper in the Netflix series House of Cards.

His best known roles in films are in the films Changeling, Dawn Of The Dead, Law Abiding Citizen, The Adjustment Bureau, Chronicle, and Now You See Me.

 

 

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Awards & Nominations

5 Nominations
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series - 2019
  • Nominee
  • Michael Kelly, as Doug Stamper
  • House of Cards
  • Netflix
  • Donen/Fincher/Roth and Trigger Street Productions, Inc. in association with Media Rights Capital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - 2017
  • Nominee
  • Michael Kelly, as Doug Stamper
  • House of Cards
  • Netflix
  • Donen/Fincher/Roth and Trigger Street Productions, Inc. in association with Media Rights Capital
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series - 2016
  • Nominee
  • Michael Kelly, as Doug Stamper
  • House of Cards
  • Netflix
  • Donen/Fincher/Roth and Trigger Street Productions, Inc. in association with Media Rights Capital for Netflix
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series - 2015
  • Nominee
  • Michael Kelly, as Doug Stamper
  • House of Cards
  • Netflix
  • Donen/Fincher/Roth and Trigger Street Productions, Inc. in association with Media Rights Capital for Netflix

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2019 Performers Nominee Reception
Karyn Kelly and Michael Kelly on the red carpet at the 71st Emmy Awards.
2017 Performers Nominee Reception
Karyn Kelly and Michael Kelly at the 69th Emmys Governors Ball.
Michael Kelly, Keegan Michael-Key, Angela Bassett, and Leslie Jones at the 68th Emmys Governors Ball.
Cindy Holland, Michael Kelly and guest at the 2016 Creative Arts Ball.
Michael Kelly and Carrie Preston on stage at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys.
Michael Kelly on the red carpet at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys.
Michael Kelly on the red carpet at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys.
Rami Malek and Michael Kelly at the Television Academy’s 70th Anniversary Gala and Opening Celebration for its new Saban Media Center on June 2, 2016
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2019 Performers Nominee Reception
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Michael Kelly and Karyn Kelly at the 2019 Performers Nominee Reception on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California.

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Karyn Kelly and Michael Kelly on the red carpet at the 71st Emmy Awards.
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Karyn Kelly and Michael Kelly on the red carpet at the 71st Emmy Awards.

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2017 Performers Nominee Reception
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Laverne Cox, Tony Hale, Michael Kelly, Matt Walsh, and Lauren Lapkus are seen at the 2017 Performers Nominee Reception, presented by the Television Academy at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, in Beverly Hills, California.

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Karyn Kelly and Michael Kelly at the 69th Emmys Governors Ball.
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Karyn Kelly and Michael Kelly at the 69th Emmys Governors Ball. 

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Michael Kelly, Keegan Michael-Key, Angela Bassett, and Leslie Jones at the 68th Emmys Governors Ball.
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Michael Kelly, Keegan Michael-Key, Angela Bassett, and Leslie Jones at the 68th Emmys Governors Ball.

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Cindy Holland, Michael Kelly and guest at the 2016 Creative Arts Ball.
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Cindy Holland, Michael Kelly and guest at the 2016 Creative Arts Ball.

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Michael Kelly and Carrie Preston on stage at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys.
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Michael Kelly and Carrie Preston on stage at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys.

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Michael Kelly on the red carpet at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys.
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Michael Kelly on the red carpet at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys. 

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Michael Kelly on the red carpet at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys.
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Michael Kelly on the red carpet at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys.

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Rami Malek and Michael Kelly at the Television Academy’s 70th Anniversary Gala and Opening Celebration for its new Saban Media Center on June 2, 2016
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Rami Malek and Michael Kelly at the Television Academy’s 70th Anniversary Gala and Opening Celebration for its new Saban Media Center on June 2, 2016

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