Kelly Carlson

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birthname = Kelly Lee Carlson
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birthplace = Minneapolis, Minnesota
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occupation = Actor, Model
yearsactive = 2001-Present
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Kelly Carlson (born February 17, 1976) is an American actress. She is known for her current role as Kimber Henry on "Nip/Tuck". In 2001 she was listed on "Tear Sheet Magazine"'s 50 Most Beautiful list, and in 2003 her career picked up with a role on "Nip/Tuck".

Career

Carlson is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and attended the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota. In addition to acting, she has also modeled, including ad campaigns with Miller Lite, Rembrandt, and Oliver Peoples sunglasses. She appeared in the August 2004 issue of "Maxim" magazine and on the cover of the October issue of "Stuff Magazine".

She is a spokesperson for the Smile Network, a Minnesota-based humanitarian organization that provides reconstructive surgeries and related health care services to impoverished children and young adults in developing countries.

Carlson started out in theater, performing in productions of "Vanities", "Cheaters", "Girls Guide to Chaos", "Charlotte's Web" and "Can't Trust the Mate". She also appeared as an extra in the film "3000 Miles to Graceland". In 2003, Carlson booked a guest role in the pilot of the FX series "Nip/Tuck". Her character, Kimber Henry, quickly became popular with audiences, and she appeared in several episodes of the first and second seasons, eventually becoming a regular in the show's third season. She has remained part of the main cast ever since.

Outside of "Nip/Tuck", Carlson has appeared in several feature films, including "Paparazzi" and "The Marine", and the direct-to-video sequel '. She has also made guest spots on "Everwood", ' and "".

She was initially cast in the 2007 horror movie "Dead of Winter", but was replaced by Cyia Batten before filming began, due to creative differences with the director. [ [http://www.startribune.com/cj/story/1183489.html "Dead of Night" lives on, but without Kelly Carlson] ] She recently completed work on the comedy "Made of Honor" alongside Patrick Dempsey, and has continued to star on the fifth season of "Nip/Tuck".

Personal life

She currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

As of February 2008, she is dating former NHL player Tie Domi.

Filmography

Television

Film

References

External links

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* [http://www.stuffmagazine.com/articles/index.aspx?id=825 Interview 9/20/2004 by Stuff Magazine]
* [http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=2754 Interview by Scott Juba, 9/20/2004, The trades ezine]
* [http://www.mensmagazineonline.com/kelly_carlson.asp Kelly Carlson Feature Story]