Kelly Stone

Kelly Stone was born on September 2nd, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan. She moved to Los Angeles to focus on training and film work. After studying the Chekhov Technique with George Shdanoff (Michael Chekhov's, "To The Actor" was dedicated to Mr. Shandoff), she began acting in various shorts at USC and the American Film Institute. Exploring different acting techniques, she finally found acting coach Charlie Laughton and "The Method". After various stage productions, countless shorts and unreleased independent films (such as 'Dreamers and Desperados'), the role of "Natalie" in _The Pornographer (1990)_. Premiering at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, which included a seminar with director Doug Atchison, Doug described Kelly's work as "intensely natural and realistic". The film won Best Picture at the Arizona Film Festival then traveled the world festival circuit. Recently, filmed "The Garage", "Red Lightning", and "Three Wise Women". Also, the lead in Dwight Yoakam's video "Say It (You-Reka). Kelly continues to study with Charlie Laughton while participating in staged readings, plays, and working on up-and-coming film projects. And, recently, shot a pilot for manager Chuck Harris (see recent Los Angeles Times Magazine Cover Story). More info coming soon.