Kelli O’Hara is an American actress and singer, best known for her work in Broadway and Off-Broadway theatres. She has played starring roles in The Light in the Piazza as Clara, The Pajama Game as Babe, South Pacific as Nellie Forbush, Nice Work If You Can Get It as Billie Bendix, The Bridges of Madison County as Francesca Johnson, Kiss Me, Kate as Lilli Vanessi/Katharine, and The King and I as Anna Leonowens. She is also known for her roles in television, such as Masters of Sex and 13 Reasons Why, and in the films Sex and the City 2, and operas, such as The Merry Widow and Così fan tutte. In May 2008, she released her debut solo album Wonder in the World by Ghostlight Records. It appeared on Billboard’s Jazz chart shortly after its release in May, 2008, and peaked at the number 12 position. Born Kelli Christine O’Hara on April 16, 1976 in Elk City, Oklahoma, to parents Laura and Pat O’Hara, she was brought up as a Catholic in the Baptist Bible belt. She graduated from Deer Creek High School. Following her high school graduation, O’Hara attended Oklahoma City University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Music in vocal performance/opera. She has been married to Greg Naughton (son of actor James Naughton) since July 28, 2007. They have two children, Owen and Charlotte.
Kelli O’Hara
Kelli O’Hara Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 16 April 1976
Birth Place: Elk City, Oklahoma, USA
Residence: New York City, USA
Birth Name: Kelli Christine O’Hara
Nickname: Kelli
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Occupation: Actress, Singer
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: White (Irish)
Religion: Catholic
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Kelli O’Hara Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 128 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 58 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 7″
Height in Meters: 1.70 m
Body Build/Type: Slim
Body Measurements: 37-27-36 in (94-68.5-91.5 cm)
Breast Size: 37 inches (94 cm)
Waist Size: 27 inches (68.5 cm)
Hips Size: 36 inches (91.5 cm)
Bra Size/Cup Size: 34C
Feet/Shoe Size: 8 (US)
Dress Size: 6 (US)
Kelli O’Hara Family Details:
Father: Patrick O’Hara (Farmer, Attorney)
Mother: Laura (Teacher)
Spouse/Husband: Greg Naughton (m. 2007)
Children: Owen James Naughton (Son) (b. June 27, 2009), Charlotte Naughton (Daughter) (b. September 16, 2013)
Siblings: Patrick O’Hara (Brother), Ann Marie (Sister)
Others: James Naughton (Father-in-law), Pamela Parsons (Mother-in-law), David Naughton (Uncle-in-law), Keira Naughton (Sister-in-law)
Kelli O’Hara Education:
Oklahoma City University (1998)
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
Kelli O’Hara Facts:
*She was born on April 16, 1976 in Elk City, Oklahoma, USA.
*She is of Irish descent.
*She was raised in an Irish American family.
*She studied vocal performance at Oklahoma City University.
*She made her Broadway debut as a replacement in Jekyll & Hyde in 2000.
*She has received seven Tony Award nominations.
*She received Tony nominations for her performances in The Light in the Piazza, The Pajama Game, Kiss Me, Kate, The Bridges of Madison County, South Pacific, Nice Work if You Can Get It, and The King and I.
*She won the 2015 Tony Award (New York City) for Actress in a Musical for “The King and I”.
*She made her West End debut in 2018.
*Visit her official website: www.kelliohara.com
*Follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.