Actress, born in New York City, New York, USA. At age nine she began acting classes at the Lee Strasberg Studio in New York City and later enrolled at the Professional Performing Arts High School there. She became known through her role in the television series My So-Called Life (19945), and went on to star as Juliet in Baz Luhrmann's film William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (1996). Later films include The Rainmaker (1997), Igby Goes Down (2002), and Stage Beauty (2004).
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Danes at the Toronto International Film Festival, September 2005. |
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| Birth name | Claire Catherine Danes |
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April 12, 1979 Manhattan New York, New York, USA |
| Notable roles |
Juliet in Romeo + Juliet;BiographyEarly lifeDanes was born in Manhattan to Chris Danes (a computer consultant and former architectural photographer) and Carla (a day care provider, painter, and textile designer who formerly served as Claire's manager), and is 5 feet, 5 inches tall. Danes was also considered for the role of Lois Lane but wasnt available to screen test for the part because she was too busy filming The Family Stone the role respectively went to Kate Bosworth In 2002, Danes starred opposite Susan Sarandon and Kieran Culkin in Igby Goes Down. FilmographyFilmEvening (2007) - Young Ann (Pre-production) Stardust (2007) - Yvaine (Post production) The Flock (2006) - Allison (Post-production) The Family Stone (2005) - Julie Morton Shopgirl (2005) - Mirabelle Buttersfield Stage Beauty (2004) - Maria Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) - Kate Brewster The Rage In Placid Lake (2003) - Girl at Seminar It's All About Love (2003) - Elena The Hours (2002) - Julia Vaughn Igby Goes Down (2002) - Sookie Sapperstein Brokedown Palace (1999) - Alice Marano The Mod Squad (1999) - Julie Barnes Polish Wedding (1998) - Hala Les Misérables (1998) - Cosette The Rainmaker (1997) - Kelly Riker U Turn (1997) - Jenny Princess Mononoke (1997) - San (voice) To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday (1996) - Rachel Lewis William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (1996) - Juliet Capulet I Love You, I Love You Not (1996)- Daisy/Young Nana Home for the Holidays (1995) - Kitt Larson How to Make an American Quilt (1995) - Young Glady Jo Cleary Little Women (1994) - Beth March Dreams of Love (1990)TelevisionMy So-Called Life (1994) - Angela ChaseMusic VideosSoul Asylum - Just Like Anyone (1995) - Unnamed AngelGuest appearancesLaw & Order (1992) - Tracy Brandt Lifestories: Families in Crisis (1994) - Katie Leiter The Jon Stewart Show (1994) - Herself Late Show with David Letterman (1995) - Herself The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1997) - Herself The Rosie O' Donnell Show (1997) - Herself Saturday Night Live (1997) - Herself Late Show with David Letterman (1998) - Herself The Charlie Rose Show (1999) - Herself Fanatic (1999) - Herself The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1999) - Herself Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1999) - Herself HBO First Look (2003) - Herself Electric Playground (2003) - Herself Tinseltown TV (2003) - Herself Live with Regis and Kathie Lee (2004) - Herself The Charlie Rose Show (2004) - Herself Sunday Morning Shootout (2004) - Herself Late Night with Conan O'Brien (2004) - Herself Corazon de... (2005) - Herself Magacine (2005) - Herself Late Show with David Letterman (2005) - HerselfWebsiteClaire Danes at the Internet Movie Database ClaireDanes.com Photos of Claire on set filming 'Evening' in NYC's West VillageInterviewsFresh Air radio interview - 26 October 2005 |
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