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Acting
Rya Kihlstedt
Rya Kihlstedt is best known for Grey's Anatomy, Dexter, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Yellowstone. Rya Kihlstedt was born on July 23, 1970. Rya Kihlstedt is 56 years old (born July 23, 1970).
- Born
- July 23, 1970 (56 years old)
- Place of birth
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
Rya Kihlstedt (born July 23, 1970) is an American actress.
Kihlstedt was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and is a 1991 graduate of Skidmore College in Theatre Arts.
She is also of Swedish descent. She has two children (Ava Emanuelle born 1999, and Giovanni born 2001) with her actor husband Gil Bellows.
She is the sister of Oakland-based violinist, Carla Kihlstedt.
Kihlstedt was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and is a 1991 graduate of Skidmore College in Theatre Arts.
She is also of Swedish descent. She has two children (Ava Emanuelle born 1999, and Giovanni born 2001) with her actor husband Gil Bellows.
She is the sister of Oakland-based violinist, Carla Kihlstedt.
Known for
Filmography
- 2025ParadiseDakota
- 2024Orphan Black: EchoesEleanor Miller
- 2024Star Wars: Tales of the EmpireLyn Rakish (Fourth Sister) (voice)
- 2022Obi-Wan KenobiFourth Sister
- 2022Bosch: LegacyLisa Broad
- 2021Superman & LoisAlly Allston
- 2020Your HonorDonetta
- 2020Love in the Time of CoronaSarah
- 2020A TeacherSandy Walker
- 2019JettHelen
- 2018CharmedDr. Julia Wagner
- 2018YellowstoneSam the Vet
- 20189-1-1LAFD Chief Walker
- 2017The Bold TypeBarbara 'Babs' Brady
- 2017S.W.A.T.Dr. Anna Nelson
- 2016One MississippiCaroline
- 2015Heroes RebornErica Kravid
- 2015BoschCatherine Cross
- 2013Ray DonovanJeannie
- 2013Masters of SexTatti Greathouse
- 2013Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Basha
- 2012PerceptionElena Douglas
- 2012NashvilleMarilyn Rhodes
- 2012Chicago FireDr. McClain
- 2011Once Upon a TimeCleo Fox
- 2006DexterDr. Michelle Ross
- 2005Grey's AnatomyClaire
- 2003NCISLinda Idleton
- 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCarolyn Logan
- 1996Early EditionMarcia Roberts Hobson
- 1996Swift JusticeDiane Rivers
- 1995The BuccaneersLizzy Elmsworth
- 1993seaQuest DSVJessie
- 1985North and SouthWilla
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Rya Kihlstedt been in?
Rya Kihlstedt is best known for Grey's Anatomy, Dexter, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Yellowstone.
When was Rya Kihlstedt born?
Rya Kihlstedt was born on July 23, 1970. (Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA)
How old is Rya Kihlstedt?
Rya Kihlstedt is 56 years old (born July 23, 1970).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·