Kelly McGillis is an American actress, born on July 9, 1957, in Newport Beach, California. She is best known for her roles as Rachel Lapp in "Witness" (1985), for which she received Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations, and as Charlie in "Top Gun" (1986). McGillis has also appeared in films like "The Accused" (1988) and "Made in Heaven" (1987). In her later career, she starred in horror films such as "Stake Land" (2010) and "The Innkeepers" (2011). She studied acting at Juilliard and has a diverse background in stage, television, and film.