Miss Dylan’s mom has arrived on The Bold and the Beautiful. Kelly Sullivan, remembered as Kate Howard/Connie Falconeri on General Hospital (2011-2013) and as Sage Warner on The Young and the Restless (2014-2016), has been cast as Darcy Dylan.
Key Takeaways
- Kelly Sullivan joins B&B as Darcy Dylan, the mother of Sydney Bullock’s Dylan.
- Sullivan previously starred as Kate/Connie on GH and Sage on Y&R.
- The two-time Daytime Emmy nominee has an extensive career spanning Broadway, television, film, and music.
What You Need to Know About The Bold and the Beautiful‘s Kelly Sullivan
Sullivan, who hails from Puyallup, Washington, began performing as a child, singing in school choirs and dancing with ballet companies. Upon graduating from Arizona State University with honors, she moved to New York to pursue acting. She began her professional career on Broadway in 2001 and continued working on and off Broadway as well as in television.
In 2011, Sullivan relocated to Los Angeles, where she thrived, landing roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Morning Show, Never Have I Ever, Chicago P.D., Dirty John, and more. Recently, she’s appeared in the films Ethan’s Law, opposite Selma Blair, Kelsey Grammer, and Sean Patrick Flanery, and Jesus Land, opposite Juliette Lewis and Ella Anderson.
Want to learn more about the actress? Here are seven things to know about Kelly Sullivan.
1. Her tenure on soap operas earned Sullivan a pair of Daytime Emmy award nominations. Both were Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series nods for her work on GH in 2014 and Y&R in 2017.
2. In addition to acting, Sullivan is also a trained singer. Over the years, she’s performed internationally in jazz, opera, and musical theater.
3. She performed on Broadway in major productions, including the Tony award-winning Contact, Bells Are Ringing, and Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, in which she starred as Inga, the doctor’s lab assistant.
4. Sullivan had long been a big fan of Mel Brooks and got to meet him during her experience in Young Frankenstein. “I did the Springtime for Hitler section in the movie,” the actress recounted to Broadway World. “I was on the set, and there was a lot going on. I remember seeing him. He had his chair, and I saw him from a distance. I never had the opportunity to speak with him, but at my audition, we did communicate in the room. He was just really fun, and made me feel comfortable and made he laugh. He made the experience really tangible. I remember feeling very welcomed.”
5. Did you know that Sullivan was in the 2017 movie, Roman J. Israel, Esq.? She appeared opposite Denzel Washington in the Oscar-nominated film, portraying Kathryn, a realtor.
6. Sullivan has been sharing her knowledge and tips with up-and-coming thespians for over two decades. “I’ve developed a passion for working with my fellow actors,” she revealed during an interview with VoyageLA. “I coach actors around the world, specializing in script interpretation, character work, and on-camera audition technique. I’m not just teaching, I’m living it. For more than 25 years, I’ve built an acting career alongside A-list actors and directors, and I bring real-world experience into my work as a coach. My approach is rooted in helping actors step into their power, discover freedom and specificity, and take ownership of their craft.”
