Kellie Martin is an award-winning American film star, known for her role as Samantha Kinsey in the Hallmark Channel series, Mystery Woman (2003-2007). She is also appreciated for her exceptional performance in Life Goes On, where she interpreted the role of Rebecca Thatcher from 1989 to 1993. Since 2016, she has played the main role of Halley Dean in the series Halley Dean Mystery.
Besides acting, Kellie is also a writer and is the author of a novel titled Madame: A Novel from New Orleans by Plume. She is also a businesswoman and owner of the online toy store called ROMPstore.com. Also, Kellie is a married woman and a mother of two adorable kids. Find out everything you need to know about the actress below.
Kellie Martin Biography (Age)
Born Kellie Noelle Martin on the 16th day of October 1975, the actress was born to residents of Riverside, California – Doug Martin and his wife, Debbie Martin. Her father is a department store buyer and retail manager, while her mother teaches at a kindergarten. She has American nationality and belongs to white ethnicity.
Growing up, Kellie spent her early years in Riverside, California, where she completed her basic education. After graduating, she enrolled at Yale University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in theater. While there, she featured in several plays and plays put on by the school. After leaving school, the actress moved to Los Angeles in an effort to get more acting opportunities.
Career
Although Kellie Martin has become a prominent actress in the American film industry, her acting dates back to the age of 7. At the time, her aunt introduced her to actor Michael Landon, who hired her as a nanny. As a result, Michael offered Kellie a guest role on his TV show, Father Murphy, in 1982. Two years later, she also appeared on an episode of Highway to Heaven. After that, she had minor roles in Wonderful World of Disney, Dallas, Life with Lucy, Potato Children, The Hogan Family, Thirties, and Secret Witnesses, etc.
Her first major role came in 1988 when she joined the cast of the animated series, A Puppy Named Scooby-Doo where she voiced the character of Daphne Blake from 1988 to 1991. Additionally, from 1991 to 1995, the actress voiced the character Molly Tazmanian Devil in Taz-Mania.
She landed her first starring role in the television series Life Goes On, in which she played the lead role of Rebecca Thatcher from 1989 to 1993. The following year she was cast as Christy where she played the role of Christy Huddleston from 1994 to 1995. Later, she was seen in the medical drama series, ER from 1998 to 2000.
Since the early 2000s, Martin has starred in Hallmark Channel productions including the Mystery Woman franchise and Hailey Dean Mystery, where she played the lead role of Hailey Dean.
Apart from the television series, Kellie Martin has also appeared in a number of films. Notable among them include Malibu’s Most Wanted, Doors Open, Matinee, and The Beverly Hills Troupe, among others.
husband and family
As we mentioned earlier, Kellie Martin is a happily married woman and a proud mother of two adorable daughters. She is the wife of an American lawyer and rancher, James Keith Christian. Keith, as his name suggests, was born in Polson, Montana on May 2, 1974. He is an alumnus of Yale University where he earned a degree in ethics, politics, and economics. After graduating, he also received his JD from Columbia Law School in 1999.
The couple met several years ago while at Yale University. Seeing the bond between them, they initiated a romantic relationship that resulted in a happy life forever. The couple walked down the aisle in 1999 and their wedding took place in Polson, Montana on May 15.
Currently married for two decades and counting, their marriage has produced two adorable children, daughters named Olivia James Christian and Margaret Heather Christian. Their first daughter, Margaret, was born in November 2006, followed by Olivia ten years later in February 2016.
Net value
Without a doubt, Kellie Martin has been amazing since the start of her acting career. She has earned a lot of money from her career and is currently living her best life. That said, the actress had a net worth of $3 million in 2019. She has made her wealth from her acting career, her book, and other ventures. Considering his current pace, his net worth is sure to increase significantly in the coming years.
Height and body measurements
The actress is not that tall; Kellie stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches which is 3 inches below the average height for American women. Despite everything, with her magnificent physique, Martin fits perfectly in all the roles she plays. She also weighs 67 kg (147 pounds) and has measurements of 38-28-39 inches. Also, she wears a size 34D bra and a dress size 10 (US). His other distinctive features include his blue eyes and long brown hair.
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