Kelly Bishop.Photo:John Lamparski/Getty
John Lamparski/Getty
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The Third Gilmore Girlwill see Bishop sharing behind-the-scenes stories and life lessons that she’s learned from her years in show business. Born Carole Bishop, she started her career as a dancer. After appearing in Broadway shows likeGolden Rainbow;Promises, PromisesandOn The Town,Bishop originated the role of Sheila Bryant in the groundbreaking musicalA Chorus Line. The role was largely based on Bishop’s own life, and would earn her the 1976 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
Bishop reprised the role in the 2016 Netflix rebootGilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, and would later guest star inGilmore GirlscreatorAmy Sherman-Palladino’s new show,The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Kelly Bishop in ‘Gilmore Girls’.Frank Ockenfels/Alamy
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The Third Gilmore Girlwill also offer fans a more intimate look into Bishop’s life. The author will reflect upon her marriages, including the loss of her second husband to cancer and the career moments that shaped her.The book is set to be a “rich, genuine celebration” of Bishop’s life, per the book’s description.“Kelly Bishop’s long career in show business includes so many indelible moments and characters, and I’m thrilled to be the one to bring her whole life’s story to her countless fans,” says editor Hannah Braaten.The Third Gilmore Girlwill hit shelves on September 17, 2024.
source: people.com
