Kylie Bunbury

Actress of 'Pitch' and 'Fallen'

Kylie Bunbury - Actress of 'Pitch' and 'Fallen'
Born

January 30th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Canada

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Born in Canada and raised in the United States, this actress gained recognition for her roles in television and film. Notably starred as Ginny Baker in the series 'Pitch', which followed the first female pitcher in Major League Baseball. Contributed to the series 'Blood & Oil' and appeared in the film 'The Last Summer'.

Played Ginny Baker in 'Pitch'

Appeared in 'Blood & Oil'

Starred in 'The Last Summer'

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