Claire Danes

Claire Danes Close Up
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AKA:
Claire Catherine Danes
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
04/12/1979
Birthplace:
New York, New York
biography
To look upon the face of Claire Danes is to discover an exquisitely expressive canvas for all the emotional colorings of life. This remarkably self-possessed young performer brought startling authenticity as well as intelligence and complexity to her starring role in the landmark high school/family drama "My So-Called Life" (ABC, 1994-95). Danes' often heartrending portrayal of a fifteen-year-old coping with the rigors of adolescence contributed to the cult series' avalanche of kudos and won a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy nod for its rising star. The low-rated, short-lived program counted Continued
Credits
Yvaine
2007
Ann Grant
2007
Julie Morton
2005
Mirabelle Buttersfield
2005
Maria
2004
Julia Vaughan
2002
Sookie Sapperstein
2002
of San
1999
Alice Marano
1999
Julie Barnes
1999
Hala Pzoniak
1998
Cossette
1998
Jenny
1997
Beth Marsh
Alison Laurie
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Grew up on Crosby Street in the SoHo section of New York
1985 
Began studying modern dance at age six (date approximate)
 
Started acting career on the off-off-Broadway stage in productions of "Happiness", "Punk Ballet", and "Kids on Stage"; choreographed a solo dance piece for the latter
1992 
Made film acting debut at age 11 playing a molested child in the student short "Dreams of Love"
1992 
TV acting debut, a guest shot as a suspected murderer on an episode of NBC's "Law & Order"
1992 
Auditioned for the role of Angela in "My So-Called Life" (ABC) at age 13
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