Rya Kihlstedt
Biography
Rya Kihlstedt, an accomplished American actress, was born on July 23, 1970, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She honed her craft at Skidmore College, where she graduated in 1991 with a degree in Theatre Arts. Rya's heritage includes Swedish ancestry, which adds to her diverse background.
Throughout her career, Kihlstedt has made a name for herself in both film and television. She is perhaps best known for her roles in popular series such as "The Mind of the Married Man" and "24," showcasing her versatility and depth as an actress. Additionally, she has appeared in notable films like "The Last House on the Left" and "The Good Doctor," further solidifying her presence in the entertainment industry.
In her personal life, Rya is married to fellow actor Gil Bellows, with whom she shares two children: Ava Emanuelle, born in 1999, and Giovanni, born in 2001. Rya also has a musical connection through her sister, Carla Kihlstedt, a talented violinist based in Oakland.
With a career spanning several decades, Rya Kihlstedt continues to captivate audiences with her performances while balancing her family life and artistic pursuits.
Filmography
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After Everything
2018
The Atticus Institute
2015 • Judith Winstead
Her Last Will
2016 • Maggie
Jaded
1998 • Patricia 'Pat' Long
Final Destination Bloodlines
2025 • Darlene Campbell
Three Days in Havana
2014 • Rita
Women in Trouble
2009
Home Alone 3
1997 • Alice Ribbons
Brave New World (1998)
1998 • Lenina Crowne
The Untold Story (2019)
2019 • Roxy
Rattlesnakes
2019 • Esther Jarret
The Squeeze (2015)
2015 • Beth
North and South
1985
Heroes Reborn
2015 • Erica Kravid
The Buccaneers
1995 • Lizzy Elmsworth
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire
2024 • Lyn Rakish (Fourth Sister) (voice)
One Mississippi
2016 • Caroline
Orphan Black: Echoes
2024 • Eleanor Miller
Love in the Time of Corona
2020 • Sarah