Actress, Director & Producer; Known for "The Closer"; Golden Globe & Emmy Award Winner; Founder of Big Swing

New York, NY, USA
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Kyra Sedgwick Biography

Kyra Sedgwick is an actress, director, and producer whose career spans more than four decades across film, television, and theater. Sedgwick gained widespread recognition for her role as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on the crime drama series "The Closer" on TNT. For her performance, she received a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series after five consecutive nominations.

Sedgwick began her professional acting career at age 16 on the soap opera "Another World." Her film work includes a notable role in Oliver Stone's "Born on the Fourth of July," where she portrayed Ron Kovic's girlfriend. She also played the daughter of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward in James Ivory's drama "Mr. & Mrs. Bridge." Sedgwick earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role in "Something to Talk About" and appeared alongside John Travolta in "Phenomenon."

On television, Sedgwick co-starred with William H. Macy and Helen Mirren in TNT's Peabody Award-winning drama "Door to Door." Her theater credits include The Culture Project's New York production of "The Exonerated" and Nicholas Hytner's "Twelfth Night" at Lincoln Center. Sedgwick was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing her impact on American entertainment.

Sedgwick has expanded her work in the entertainment industry by directing and producing. She made her feature film directing debut with "Space Oddity," a film that explores themes of familial guilt and environmental responsibility. Through her company Big Swing, Sedgwick produced the LGBTQ+ love story "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe." She has also directed episodes of television series including "The Girls on the Bus" and "The Runarounds." Her acting work continues with a recurring role in "The Summer I Turned Pretty" and appearances in the films "Bad Shabbos" and "Thirsty."

Sedgwick starred alongside Kevin Bacon in the romantic comedy "The Best You Can," which premiered at the Tribeca Festival. She and Bacon have also directed and starred in the comedy-horror project "Family Movie." With a career that encompasses acting, producing, and directing, and a record of award-winning performances, Sedgwick is recognized as a versatile figure in American film, television, and theater.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/05/2026.

Kyra Sedgwick Videos

SXSW 2026: Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick

SXSW 2026: Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick

ScreenRant interviews Kevin Bacon Kyra Sedgwick Sosie Bacon and Travis Bacon about Family Movie at SXSW 2026.

Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick on Why They Love Movie Theaters

Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick on Why They Love Movie Theaters

Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick on Why They Love Movie Theaters.

Kyra Sedgwick talks motherhood, marriage, new play 'All of Me'

Kyra Sedgwick talks motherhood, marriage, new play 'All of Me'

Actor Kyra Sedgwick joins Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager to discuss her upcoming play “All of Me.”

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