Kellie Martin Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Kellie Martin is an American actress, producer, and director known for her roles in television series like Life Goes On, ER, Mystery Woman, and Hailey Dean Mysteries.

Her extensive career spans over four decades, showcasing her versatility in drama, mystery, and voice acting, complemented by her work as an author and advocate.

Profile

• Full Name: Kellie Noelle Martin
• Stage Name: Kellie Martin
• Born: October 16, 1975
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Riverside, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American Actress, Producer, Director, and Author
• Height: 5’2″
• Parents: Doug Martin (father, department store buyer and retail executive), Debbie Martin (mother, kindergarten teacher)
• Siblings: Heather Martin (sister, deceased 1998)
• Spouse: Keith Christian (married May 15, 1999)
• Children: 2, Margaret “Maggie” Heather Christian (born November 4, 2006), Olivia James Christian (born February 13, 2016)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million to $4 million

Early Life and Education

Kellie Noelle Martin was born on October 16, 1975, in Riverside, California, to Doug Martin, a department store buyer, and Debbie Martin, a kindergarten teacher. She grew up with her younger sister, Heather, who tragically died of lupus in 1998 at age 19, inspiring Kellie’s advocacy for lupus awareness.

Her aunt, a nanny for actor Michael Landon’s children, introduced her to acting at age seven through a guest role on Landon’s Father Murphy. Kellie attended La Salle Green Hills for primary and secondary education and later enrolled at Yale University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Art History in 2001.

At Yale, she balanced acting with academics, participating in school plays and pausing her studies to film ER. Her education shaped her intellectual curiosity, influencing her diverse career in acting, producing, and writing.

Career

Kellie Martin began acting at seven, appearing in a cough syrup commercial and landing a guest role on Father Murphy (1982). She gained early experience with minor roles in The Wonderful World of Disney, Dallas, and The Hogan Family.

At 11, she was a contestant on Card Sharks during Young People’s Week. Her first major voice role was Daphne Blake in A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988–1991). She rose to fame as Rebecca “Becca” Thatcher in Life Goes On (1989–1993), a groundbreaking drama addressing Down syndrome and HIV/AIDS, earning critical acclaim and multiple awards.

From 1994–1995, she starred as Christy Huddleston in Christy, based on Catherine Marshall’s novel. Martin played Lucy Knight on ER (1998–2000), a role that ended with a memorable storyline, and took a hiatus to complete her Yale degree.

She starred in and directed films in the Mystery Woman series (2003–2007) for Hallmark, playing Samantha Kinsey, and led the Hailey Dean Mysteries (2016–2019) as a former prosecutor turned therapist. Other notable roles include A Goofy Movie (1995, voice of Roxanne), Troop Beverly Hills (1989), The Face on the Milk Carton (1995), and guest spots on Grey’s Anatomy (2009) and Army Wives (2012).

Martin has over 75 acting credits, has directed four projects, and authored a children’s book, Madam: A Novel of New Orleans (2013). She also owns, a toy store.

Awards and Nominations

• Winner: Young Artist Award, Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series – Life Goes On (1991, 1992)
• Winner: Q Award, Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Drama Series – Life Goes On (1992)
• Winner: American Television Award, Best Supporting Actress in a Dramatic Series – Life Goes On (1993)
• Winner: Actor Award, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series – ER (1999)
• Winner: TV Land Award – ER (2009)
• Nomination: Primetime Emmy Award, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Life Goes On (1993)
• Nomination: Young Artist Award, Best Young Actress Supporting Role in a Television Series – Life Goes On (1990)
• Nomination: Young Artist Award, Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series – Life Goes On (1993)
• Nomination: YoungStar Award, Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Miniseries/Made-for-TV Movie – The Face on the Milk Carton (1995)
• Nomination: Screen Actors Guild Award, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series – ER (2000, 2001)
• Nomination: Q Award, Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Drama Series – Life Goes On (1993)
• Nomination: Prism Award (year not specified, for ER performance)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @thekelliemartin
• Twitter/X Handle: @Kellie_Martin

Personal Life

Kellie Martin resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Keith Christian, an aviation attorney, and their daughters, Margaret (born 2006) and Olivia (born 2016). A Libra, she stands at 5’2″, with blue eyes and brunette hair (often dyed from her natural blonde).

She met Keith at Yale, marrying in his hometown of Polson, Montana, in 1999. Martin is a national spokesperson for lupus awareness, motivated by her sister’s death, and supports organizations like Childhelp, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the Pediatric Epilepsy Project.

She is an accomplished photographer, ballet dancer, and author, having published Madam: A Novel of New Orleans. Her hobbies include traveling, watching historical dramas, and running. Martin maintains a controversy-free image, focusing on family, philanthropy, and her career, with a work-life balance that prioritizes her daughters.

Filmography

• Father Murphy (1982, TV Series) – Guest Role
• Jumpin’ Jack Flash (1986, Film) – Minor Role
• Troop Beverly Hills (1989, Film) – Emily Coleman
• Life Goes On (1989–1993, TV Series) – Rebecca “Becca” Thatcher
• A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988–1991, Animated Series) – Daphne Blake (voice)
• Taz-Mania (1991–1995, Animated Series) – Molly Tazmanian Devil (voice)
• Switched at Birth (1991, TV Movie) – Kimberly Mays
• Christy (1994–1995, TV Series) – Christy Huddleston
• A Goofy Movie (1995, Animated Film) – Roxanne (voice)
• The Face on the Milk Carton (1995, TV Movie) – Janie Jessmon
• A Friend to Die For (1994, TV Movie) – Angela Delvecchio
• ER (1998–2000, TV Series) – Lucy Knight
• Mystery Woman (2003–2007, TV Movie Series) – Samantha Kinsey (11 films, 2 directed)
• Malibu’s Most Wanted (2003, Film) – Jen
• Live Once, Die Twice (2006, TV Movie) – Nicole Lauker
• No Brother of Mine (2007, TV Movie) – Nina St. Clair
• Grey’s Anatomy (2009, TV Series) – Julie Zelman (Guest Role)
• Ghost Whisperer (2009, TV Series) – Cally O’Keefe (Guest Role)
• Drop Dead Diva (2010, TV Series) – Guest Role
• Army Wives (2012, TV Series) – Captain Nicole Galassini (Recurring Role)
• Dear Viola (2013, TV Movie) – Katie Minor
• Hello, It’s Me (2016, TV Movie) – Annie
• Hailey Dean Mysteries (2016–2019, TV Movie Series) – Hailey Dean (9 films)
• Garage Sale Mystery (2013–2018, TV Movie Series) – Jennifer Shannon (select films)

Net Worth

Kellie Martin’s estimated net worth ranges from $3 million to $4 million. Her wealth comes from her acting career, including lead roles in Life Goes On, ER, and Hallmark’s Mystery Woman and Hailey Dean Mysteries, as well as producing and directing.