Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly (also credited as Michael Joseph Kelly and Michael J. Kelly) is an American screen actor born on May 22, 1969, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Known for grounded intensity and sharp character work, he has built a career spanning film and prestige television.

Kelly gained wide recognition for playing Doug Stamper on Netflix’s political drama House of Cards, a role that showcased his ability to balance restraint with menace. He later expanded his TV profile as CIA agent Mike November in Prime Video’s thriller series Jack Ryan and as Byron Westfield in Paramount+’s Lioness, reinforcing his reputation as a compelling presence in high-stakes dramas.

In cinema, Kelly’s filmography includes notable parts such as C.J. in Dawn of the Dead, Detective Lester Ybarra in Changeling, and Bray in Law Abiding Citizen. He has also appeared in titles like Tenderness, Did You Hear About the Morgans?, Carlito's Way: Rise to Power, Defendor, and Tooth and Nail, often elevating ensemble casts with precise, memorable turns.