| Kimberly Quinn | |
| Othername: | Kim Pita Quinn, Kim Quinn, Kimberly Quinn-Melfi |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Years Active: | 1995–present |
| Spouse: | Theodore Melfi |
Kimberly Pita Quinn is an American actress, writer and film producer. She made her film debut playing a leading role and co-writing in the 1999 independent drama film Winding Roads. Quinn later produced and played supporting roles in a number of films, include St. Vincent (2014), Hidden Figures (2016), and The Starling (2020). She is married to director Theodore Melfi, together they own production company Goldenlight Films.[1]
Quinn began her career appearing in an episodes of television shows include Ned and Stacey, Suddenly Susan, Nash Bridges, , NYPD Blue, Without a Trace and House. In 1999, she co-wrote and played a leading role in the independent drama film Winding Roads directed by her future husband Theodore Melfi.[2] After decade of small parts, in 2010, she took series regular role in the FX drama series Terriers.[3] The series was canceled after one season. From 2013 to 2014, she starred as Tess Masterson in the ABC Family drama series Twisted.[4]
In 2014, Quinn co-starred and co-produced comedy-drama St. Vincent starring Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy. She co-produced 2016 Academy Award for Best Picture-nominated biographical drama film Hidden Figures starring Taraji P. Henson.[5] The following year, she produced black comedy El Camino Christmas for Netflix,[6] and had a recurring role in the Netflix thriller Gypsy.[7] In 2019, she executive produced with her production company Goldenlight Films, and co-starred in the ABC comedy pilot Nana starring Katey Sagal.[8] Later she and Melfi produced drama film The Starling starring Melissa McCarthy.[9] Quinn also co-wrote and produced animated film The Fourteenth Goldfish alongside Melfi.[10] [11]
Quinn is married to writer-director Theodore Melfi. Together, they own production company Goldenlight Films.[2] [1]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Winding Roads | Rene Taylor | Also co-writer and co-producer | |
| 2005 | Pulled Over | Wife | Short film | |
| 2006 | End Game | Thelma | Direct-to-video | |
| 2007 | Look | Joan Krebbs | ||
| 2008 | Blind | Kelly Lewis | Short film | |
| 2008 | The Beneficiary | Margaret Williams | Short film | |
| 2010 | I Want Candy | Carol | Short film, also producer | |
| 2010 | Roshambo | Carol Burgess | Short film, also producer | |
| 2010 | Bed & Breakfast | Amanda | ||
| 2013 | A Little Game | Laura | ||
| 2014 | St. Vincent | Nurse Ana | Also associate producer | |
| 2015 | Frayed | Elle | Short film | |
| 2016 | Hidden Figures | Ruth | Also co-producer | |
| 2017 | El Camino Christmas | Jewels Daniels | Also producer | |
| 2018 | The Take Off | Myrtle Mayburn | Short film | |
| 2020 | No Escape | Laura Turner | ||
| 2021 | The Starling | Regina | Also producer | |
| 2022 | American Dreamer | Maggie | [12] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Partners | Janet | Episode: "Who's Janet?" | |
| 1995 | Ned & Stacey | Rhonda | Episode: "Halloween Story" | |
| 1998 | Suddenly Susan | Julie | Guest role; 2 episodes | |
| 1998 | Nash Bridges | Rebecca Taylor | Episode: "Apocalypse Nash" | |
| 2001 | Ellen Sharp | Episode: "Dance of Danger" | ||
| 2002 | Without Warning | Ellen Sharp | Television film | |
| 2004 | I'm with Her | Laura Malone | Episode: "The Heartbreak Kid" | |
| 2004 | Strong Medicine | Linder Kerrigan | Episode: "Healing Touch" | |
| 2004 | Cold Case | Kay Lang 1953 | Episode: "Red Glare" | |
| 2004 | NYPD Blue | Annabelle Rhulen 'Matheson' | Episode: "I Love My Wives, But Oh You Kid" | |
| 2006 | Courting Alex | Cassandra | Guest role; 2 episodes | |
| 2006 | Without a Trace | Stephanie Heller | Episode: "The Little Things" | |
| 2007 | Murder 101: College Can Be Murder | Kelly Fogelle | Television film | |
| 2006–2007 | House M.D. | Nurse Wendy | Episodes: "Fools for Love" and "Insensitive" | |
| 2007–2008 | Two and a Half Men | Donna | Guest role; 2 episodes | |
| 2008 | Bonnie Dillard | Episode: "Right Next Door" | ||
| 2009 | Possible Side Effects | Lynn Hunt Salinger | Unsold Television pilot | |
| 2009 | The Secret Life of the American Teenager | Woman | Episode: "Knocked Up, Who's There?" | |
| 2010 | Terriers | Gretchen | Main role; 13 episodes | |
| 2012 | Up All Night | Dawn | Episode: "Baby Fever" | |
| 2013–2014 | Twisted | Tess Masterson | Main role; 20 episodes | |
| 2016 | Grey's Anatomy | Reena Thompson | Episode: "Catastrophe and the Cure" | |
| 2017 | Gypsy | Holly Faitelson | Recurring role; 5 episodes | |
| 2019 | Nana | Executive producer, ABC pilot |