Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Minturn Sedgwick is an American actress, producer, and director. Born on August 19, 1965, in New York City, she is best known for her work on both film and television. Sedgwick starred in the 1992 TV film Miss Rose White, which earned her an Emmy Award. She received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her performance in the 1995 film Something to Talk About. Sedgwick has appeared in films such as Born on the Fourth of July (1989) and Singles (1992). Her most notable role was as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on the crime drama The Closer (2005-2012), for which she won a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award. Sedgwick also had a recurring role on the sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine. She is married to actor Kevin Bacon.