Moira Kelly
Known for
An American actress, born in New York City, best known as the voice of the grown-up Nala in Disney's 'The Lion King' (1994), one of the most beloved animated films ever made. Kelly built a screen and television career in the 1990s, appearing in films such as 'The Cutting Edge' and 'Chaplin', and later starred as Karen Roe on the series 'One Tree Hill'. A warm, expressive performer, she remains fondly remembered for lending her voice to a Disney classic.
Moira Kelly
24 Movies
11 Series
An American actress, born in New York City, best known as the voice of the grown-up Nala in Disney's 'The Lion King' (1994), one of the most beloved animated films ever made. Kelly built a screen and television career in the 1990s, appearing in films such as 'The Cutting Edge' and 'Chaplin', and later starred as Karen Roe on the series 'One Tree Hill'. A warm, expressive performer, she remains fondly remembered for lending her voice to a Disney classic.
Movies
Plays Nala (voice)
The Lion King
1994
Plays Nala (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
Plays Nala (voice)
The Lion King 1½
2004
Plays Donna Hayward
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
Plays Beatrice Venier
Dangerous Beauty
1998
Plays Hetty Kelly / Oona O'Neill
Chaplin
1992
Plays Courtney Blumenthal
With Honors
1994
Plays Kate Moseley
The Cutting Edge
1992
Plays Becky
Billy Bathgate
1991
Plays Alla Shustervich
Little Odessa
1994
Plays Donna Hayward
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
Plays Ann Mary Margaret
Unhook the Stars
1996
Plays Susan Train
The Safety of Objects
2002
Plays Mrs. Ford
Remember the Daze
2008
Plays Susan
Hi-Life
1998
Plays Vera
Love Walked In
1997
Plays Dorothy Day
Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story
1996
Plays Jessica
The Boy Who Cried Bitch
1991
Plays Dana Clifton
The Tie That Binds
1995
Plays Kate
Two Tickets to Paradise
2006
Plays Susan 'Soosh' Teague
Changing Habits
1997
Plays Cynthia
Henry Hill
1999
Plays Woman
A Woman Reported
2004
TV Shows
Director
Plays Karen Roe
One Tree Hill
2003
Plays Mandy Hampton
The West Wing
1999
Plays Annie Cornell
To Have & to Hold
1998
Plays Joe
Citadel
2023
Plays Annie Diamonte
The Resident
2018
Plays Cinnamon Brown
Love, Lies and Murder
1991
Plays Abby Collins
Heroes
2006
Plays Elizabeth Carter
The Twilight Zone
2002
Plays Vanessa Griffin
Hack
2002
Plays Katherine Donovan
Law & Order
1990
Plays Mary Paulson
Numb3rs
2005
Latest Trailers
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Love of the Irish
Full Filmography
Citadel
Joe · 5 episodes
2023
TV
The Resident
Annie Diamonte · 3 episodes
2019–2020
TV
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Donna Hayward
2014
Film
Numb3rs
Mary Paulson · 1 episode
2010
TV
Heroes
Abby Collins · 1 episode
2008–2009
TV
Law & Order
Katherine Donovan · 1 episode
2008
TV
Remember the Daze
Mrs. Ford
2008
Film
Two Tickets to Paradise
Kate
2006
Film
The Lion King 1½
Nala (voice)
2004
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Moira Kelly and where are they from?
Moira Kelly is 58 years old, born on March 6, 1968 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Moira Kelly?
Moira Kelly is best known for roles in The Lion King, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, The Lion King 1½.
How many movies has Moira Kelly been in?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), Moira Kelly has appeared in 24 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Moira Kelly's first movie?
The career of Moira Kelly began with The Boy Who Cried Bitch (1991).
What is Moira Kelly's most recent movie or series?
Moira Kelly's most recent release is Love of the Irish, which premiered on January 4, 2025.
What TV shows has Moira Kelly appeared in?
On television, Moira Kelly has appeared in Heroes, The Resident, Law & Order, One Tree Hill.
Moira Kelly
1968-03-06 · New York City, New York, USA
Moira Kelly is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Kate Moseley in The Cutting Edge, Oona O'Neill in Chaplin, Mandy Hampton on The West Wing, Karen Roe on One Tree Hill, and providing the voice for Adult Nala in The Lion King and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.