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Bill Kelly(VI)

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Bill Kelly
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Bill Kelly is originally from Richmond, Kentucky and attended Eastern Kentucky University. His journey from Kentucky, to the glitz of Hollywood is quite a tale. Starting his acting career later in life, at the age of 50, speaks to his determination and passion for the craft.

Working in the film industry has been a lifelong dream for Bill. His early stint as Jed Clampett in his high school's production of "The Beverly Hillbillies" foreshadowed his future in the entertainment industry.

Bill has come a long way since his first gig in the film business where he was as a stand-in for John Hurt, in the HBO film "Recount". Since then, he has amassed over 60 credits, sharing the screen with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Including Anne Hathaway in "The Last Thing He Wanted", Dwayne Johnson in "Ballers", Mahershala Ali in "True Detective", Kyle Chandler in "Bloodline" and most recently opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones in "Where the Crawdads Sing". Bill has left his mark on various productions, showcasing his versatility and talent.

His recurring guest star role as Captain Tony Mallory in the NBC hit series, "Found" demonstrates his ongoing success in the industry.

Notably, his portrayal of Eberhard Anheuser in Budweiser's 2017 Super Bowl commercial, "Born the Hard Way," likely left a lasting impression on viewers worldwide.

Beyond acting, Bill's extensive experience in broadcast radio and commercial voice-overs adds another dimension to his artistic repertoire. His nomination for the Country Music Association 'Music Director of the Year' award highlights his skill and dedication to his craft over the years.

Bill Kelly's story is one of resilience, persistence, and the pursuit of dreams, proving that it's never too late to chase your passion and make a mark in the world of entertainment.
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    Sydney Sweeney in Christy (2025)
    Christy
    6.1
    • Larry Carrier
    • 2025
    Daisy Edgar-Jones in Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
    Where the Crawdads Sing
    7.2
    • Sheriff Jackson
    • 2022
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Kelli Williams, Arlen Escarpeta, Shanola Hampton, Karan Oberoi, Brett Dalton, and Gabrielle Walsh in Found (2023)
    Found
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Tony Mallory
    Sissy Spacek, Linda Cardellini, Norbert Leo Butz, and Kyle Chandler in Bloodline (2015)
    Bloodline
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Clay Grunwald

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    • Untitled Ava DuVernay
      • Mr. Jenkins
      • Production Unknown
      • TV Series
    • The Good Daughter
      • Judge Stanley Lyman
      • Post-production
      • TV Series
    • Florida Wild
      • Sheriff Dusty
      • Post-production



    • Kieron Moore, Liam Oh, Miles Heizer, Nicholas Logan, Angus O'Brien, and Max Parker in Boots (2025)
      Boots
      7.9
      TV Series
      • General Cochran
      • 2025
    • Sydney Sweeney in Christy (2025)
      Christy
      6.1
      • Larry Carrier
      • 2025
    • Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Kelli Williams, Arlen Escarpeta, Shanola Hampton, Karan Oberoi, Brett Dalton, and Gabrielle Walsh in Found (2023)
      Found
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Tony Mallory
      • 2023–2025
    • Manhunt (2024)
      Manhunt
      7.2
      TV Mini Series
      • Jonathan Lamson
      • 2024
    • Daisy Edgar-Jones in Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
      Where the Crawdads Sing
      7.2
      • Sheriff Jackson
      • 2022
    • Dulé Hill, Saycon Sengbloh, Laura Kariuki, and Elisha Williams in The Wonder Years (2021)
      The Wonder Years
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Coach Wright
      • 2021–2022
    • Noah Wyle, Gina Bellman, Aldis Hodge, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf, and Aleyse Shannon in Leverage: Redemption (2021)
      Leverage: Redemption
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Judge Linus Clark
      • 2021
    • Lucas Till in MacGyver (2016)
      MacGyver
      5.5
      TV Series
      • General Allen
      • 2021
    • The Ravine (2021)
      The Ravine
      4.5
      • Bill Schroeder
      • 2021
    • The Waiting (2020)
      The Waiting
      5.0
      • Michael Roberts
      • 2020
    • Glenn Close and Amy Adams in Hillbilly Elegy (2020)
      Hillbilly Elegy
      6.7
      • Uncle Pet
      • 2020
    • The Right Stuff (2020)
      The Right Stuff
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Buck
      • 2020
    • Samuel L. Jackson, Nia Long, Nicholas Hoult, and Anthony Mackie in The Banker (2020)
      The Banker
      7.3
      • Charles Renault
      • 2020
    • Ben Affleck, Willem Dafoe, Rosie Perez, and Anne Hathaway in The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)
      The Last Thing He Wanted
      4.4
      • General Gus Sharp (as Billy Kelly)
      • 2020
    • Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson in True Detective (2014)
      True Detective
      8.9
      TV Series
      • Detective Hobbs
      • 2019

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    • Recount (2008)
      Recount
      7.3
      TV Movie
      • stand-in
      • 2008

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    BILL KELLY REEL #1
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    BILL KELLY REEL #1
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    FOUND - Recurring GS as Capt. Tony Mallory
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    MANHUNT
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    MANHUNT
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    The Ravine clip
    Where the Crawdads Sing clip
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    Where the Crawdads Sing clip

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    • Height
      • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)

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      First gig in film business was as a stand-in for legendary actor, John Hurt, in the HBO film "Recount".
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