Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Judaism
Languages
English
Spouse
Kevin Bacon (1988)
Children
2 children: Sosie Bacon, Travis Bacon
Parents
Henry Dwight Sedgwick, Patricia Rosenwald
Sibling
Robert Sedgwick
Residences
Connecticut, New York City
Education
University of Southern California, Sarah Lawrence College, Michael Howard Studios, HB Studio
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Popularity
Tier A -- 310,252 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 21
Kevin Bacon →
Career
Career spanning 39 years (1986-2025)
Year context
Born in 1965 -- US combat troops deployed to Vietnam; Voting Rights Act; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (26)
AWARDS (5)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
2010
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
2010
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
2009
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Theatre World Award
1989
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Biography
Kyra Minturn Sedgwick (born August 19, 1965) is an American actress. Sedgwick is best known for her starring role as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on the TNT crime drama The Closer. Sedgwick's role in the series won her a Golden Globe Award in 2007 and an Emmy Award in 2010. The series will come to a close in 2011, following the completion of its seventh season.
Connections (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kyra Sedgwick?
Kyra Sedgwick is 60 years old, born on .
Where was Kyra Sedgwick born?
Kyra Sedgwick was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Kyra Sedgwick been in?
Kyra Sedgwick has 26 credits in our database. Notable titles include Carolina Caroline (2025), The Best You Can (2025), The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022), Another World (2019), Story of a Girl (2017).
What is Kyra Sedgwick known for?
Kyra Sedgwick is primarily known as an actor. Kyra Minturn Sedgwick (born August 19, 1965) is an American actress. Sedgwick is best known for her starring role as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson…
Where can I find more information about Kyra Sedgwick?
You can find more about Kyra Sedgwick on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
