Kelly Hyman
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Kelly Hyman | |
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| Born | July 20, 1969 |
| Occupations | Lawyer, Actress, Model |
| Known for | President of the Federal Bar Association of Palm Beach County, Florida |
Kelly Hyman (born July 20, 1969) is an Australian-American[citation needed] attorney and serves as the president of the Federal Bar Association in Palm Beach County, Florida. She is a former actress and model who appeared in various television shows, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s. Among her roles, she portrayed Loretta on The Young and the Restless and played Tricia in Getting There. She also starred alongside Adam West in the film Doin' Time on Planet Earth.[citation needed] In 1986, she was nominated for the Young Artist Award in the category of Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress in a Daytime Series.
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Hyman was born in Miami Beach, Florida, and was raised by her mother.[1] She earned a degree in Communication from UCLA. While in college, she worked as an intern at the White House Presidential Investigations Office. In 2003, she graduated with honors from the University of Florida Law School, obtaining her Juris Doctor degree.[2]
Career
[edit | edit source]Hyman started her career as a child actor in the 1980s.[3] She was nominated for the Youth in Film Award along with Shalane McCall, known for her role as Charlie Wade on Dallas (1978 TV series).[4] She played Loretta in The Young and the Restless and also appeared as Norman Fell's daughter in Three's Company.[5] She performed in off-Broadway productions in New York City. In film, she starred as Donna in Doin' Time on Planet Earth with Adam West. As a voice actress, she lent her voice to various commercials, including the Kit Kat "Give me a break" advertisement.[6]
Following her transition from acting, Hyman pursued a legal career. She became president of the Federal Bar Association, Palm Beach Chapter, and served on the board of Dress for Success, Palm Beach.[7]
Hyman has been involved in political campaigns, including volunteering for President Obama's campaigns and serving as a poll watcher. She frequently appears on television as a legal analyst. In 2019, she launched her own law firm called The Hyman Law Firm, P.A.
In 2023, Kelly launched Once Upon a Crime in Hollywood, a true crime podcast. The podcast features various crime stories, including Girls Night Out, The Hollywood Ripper, and The Ronni Chasen Story.[8]
Awards and nominations
[edit | edit source]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 1987 | 8th Youth in Film Awards | Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress in a Daytime Series | The Young and the Restless | Nominated |
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