Kristen Connolly
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1980-07-12
    • Born Place: Montclair, New Jersey, USA
  • Also Known As:

    クリステン・コノリー, 克丽丝滕·康诺利, کریستن کانلی

Kristen Connolly

Kristen Connolly is an American actress born on July 12, 1980, in Montclair, New Jersey. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Middlebury College and further honed her acting skills at the Yale School of Drama . Connolly began her career with minor roles in films such as Mona Lisa Smile (2003), The Happening (2008), and Revolutionary Road (2008), and appeared in recurring roles on the soap operas Guiding Light and As the World Turns. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Dana Polk in the 2012 horror film The Cabin in the Woods, directed by Drew Goddard and co-written by Joss Whedon . Connolly further showcased her talent in television, portraying Christina Gallagher in Netflix's House of Cards (2013–2014), Lena Lawrence in ABC's The Whispers (2015), and Jamie Campbell in CBS's Zoo (2015–2017) . In addition to her film and television work, Connolly has appeared in stage productions, including performances at Shakespeare in the Park in New York City and at The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. Connolly is married to Stephen O'Reilly, and they have two children . She continues to be active in the entertainment industry, with recent roles in Deep Water (2022) and the upcoming film Honey Don't! (2025) .

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