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Kelli O'Hara, actor
Actor

Kelli O'Hara: Movies & Box Office

films
14
on screen
2001–2025
box office
$36.6K
average score
81
Born
April 16, 1976 (age 50)
Birthplace
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Full name
Kelli Christine O'Hara
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actress, Singer
Years active
2000-present
Spouses
Greg Naughton
Children
2
Career at a glance

Kelli O'Hara's Career in Numbers

Kelli O'Hara's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kelli O'Hara works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical (2001) to The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours (2022), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Kelli O'Hara Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 2
  2. 2010s 6
  3. 2020s 3

The 2010s were Kelli O'Hara's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Kelli O'Hara Movies by Genre

  • Music 4
  • Drama 3
  • Comedy 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Horror 1

Music is the genre Kelli O'Hara has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of drama (3).

Kelli O'Hara Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
The King and I $36.6K worldwide
Best-rated film
All the Bright Places Movie Echo Score 71
14 credits

Kelli O'Hara Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Kelli O'Hara is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 81. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Kelli O'Hara?

Kelli O'Hara was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. in 1976 and is 50 years old. Credited on films since 2001, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Kelli O'Hara is an American actress and soprano who has become one of Broadway’s most celebrated leading ladies since the early 2000s. Born on April 16, 1976 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she grew up in Elk City within an Irish‑American family before earning a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance from Oklahoma City University, where she studied under the legendary Florence Birdwell. Her professional debut came on the national tour of Jekyll & Hyde, and she soon appeared in the 2001 Broadway revival of Follies as Young Hattie Walker, establishing a reputation for both dramatic depth and crystalline vocal technique. Over the next two decades she originated or head‑lined a string of high‑profile productions—including The Light in the Piazza (2005), The Pajama Game (2006), South Pacific (2008), Nice Work If You Can Get It (2012), The Bridges of Madison County (2014), and the award‑winning revival of The King and I (2015) in which she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Her accolades also encompass a Drama Desk Award for Days of Wine and Roses (2024) and a Laurence Olivier nomination for the West End run of The King and I (2019). Beyond the Broadway stage, O’Hara has performed at the Metropolitan Opera in productions such as The Merry Widow (2014), Così fan tutte (2018), and The Hours (2022‑24), showcasing her operatic versatility. She has appeared on television in series like Masters of Sex, 13 Reasons Why, and The Gilded Age, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination for the web series The Accidental Wolf (2017). In her personal life, she married actor‑musician Greg Naughton in 2007, and the couple have two children, Owen James (born 2009) and Charlotte (born 2013). Her career continues to evolve, with recent projects including the Broadway transfer of Days of Wine and Roses and a forthcoming season of The Gilded Age, confirming her status as a dynamic, cross‑genre talent who bridges musical theatre, opera, and screen.

Works with

Who Kelli O'Hara Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Kelli O'Hara shares the most films with. Audra McDonald comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Patti LuPone (2).

FAQ

Kelli O'Hara: Questions & Answers

How many movies Kelli O'Hara has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Kelli O'Hara been in?

Kelli O'Hara is credited on 14 films, from 2001 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Kelli O'Hara's highest-grossing movie?

The King and I (2018) is Kelli O'Hara's biggest box office hit, with $36.6K worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Kelli O'Hara's movies have made $36.6K.

Kelli O'Hara's biggest hits

What is the best Kelli O'Hara movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kelli O'Hara's best-rated film is Satisfied (2025) with a score of 91, followed by All the Bright Places (2020) (71).

Best Kelli O'Hara movies, ranked

How old is Kelli O'Hara?

Kelli O'Hara is 50 years old, born on April 16, 1976 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S..

What is Kelli O'Hara's newest movie?

The most recent film on Kelli O'Hara's filmography is Satisfied (2025), in the role of Self.

Who does Kelli O'Hara work with most often?

Kelli O'Hara shares the most films with Audra McDonald (3 films), Patti LuPone (2 films) and John Lithgow (2 films).

The Best Kelli O'Hara Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 credits.

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