Kelly Lynch

Kelly Ann Lynch (born January 31, 1959) is an American actress known for her notable film roles in Cocktail, Road House, Drugstore Cowboy, Curly Sue, and TV show appearances in The L Word (2004–2005, 2009) and Magic City (2012–2013). Born in Golden Valley, Minnesota, Lynch is the daughter of Barbara, a modern dancer, and Robert Lynch, a restaurateur. Before pursuing acting, she worked as a flight attendant and a model for the Elite modeling agency. Lynch gained recognition for her breakthrough role in the film Cocktail (1988) and received critical acclaim for her performances in Road House (1989) and Drugstore Cowboy (1989). She has also been nominated for Independent Spirit Awards for her roles in Drugstore Cowboy and The Beans of Egypt, Maine (1994).