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Kyra Minturn Sedgwick ( KEER-ə SEJ-wik; born August 19, 1965) is an American film and television actress. She is best known for her starring role as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on the crime drama The Closer (2005–2012), for which she won a Golden Globe in 2007 and an Emmy Award in 2010. She also starred in the 1992 TV film Miss Rose White, which won an Emmy Award. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her performance in the 1995 film Something to Talk About. Sedgwick's other film credits include Oliver Stone's Born on the Fourth of July (1989) and Cameron Crowe's Singles (1992). She also had a recurring role as Deputy Chief Madeline Wuntch on the sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Quick facts about Kyra Sedgwick

  • Full name: Kyra Sedgwick
  • Born: 1965-08-19
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q229572

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Who is Kyra Sedgwick?

Kyra Minturn Sedgwick ( KEER-ə SEJ-wik; born August 19, 1965) is an American film and television actress.

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Kyra Sedgwick is United States.

When was Kyra Sedgwick born?

Kyra Sedgwick was born on 1965-08-19.

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