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Full Name Claire Danes
Profession TV Actress
Date of Birth April 12 , 1979
Current Age 44 years
Place of Birth New York City
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aries
Dead or Alive Alive ( 44 years old)

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Claire Danes is one of the famous TV Actress, who was born on the memorable day of April 12 in the year 1979. Hailing from the vibrant city of New York, Claire Danes is a proud citizen of United States.

Longtime actress known for her award-winning role as Carrie Mathison on the Showtime series Homeland. She also played Angela Chase on the high school drama series My So-Called Lifeand was cast as Juliet alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in the 1996 film Romeo + Juliet.

Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Claire Danes continues to be an inspiration for many.

Personal Information

Details about Claire Danes
Popular As: Claire Danes
First Name: Claire
Last Name: Danes
Gender: Female
Birthday: April 12
Birth Year: 1979
Age: 44-years
Education: Yale University; New York City Lab School for Collaborative Studies; Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute; Grace Hopper College; HB Studio; Lycée Français de Los Angeles; Professional Performing Arts School

Career

She made her film debut in 1994’s Little Women. She later attended Yale University, but dropped out to focus on acting.

Her performance as the title character in the HBO biopic Temple Grandinearned her an Emmy, a Golden Globe, a Satellite and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Family

She married Hugh Dancy in 2009. She had her first child, a son named Cyrus, in 2012. They welcomed a second son in 2018.In January 2023, they announced they were expecting their third child together. She played Cosette in the 1998 film Les Misérables (1998), where Liam Neeson portrayed the great character Jean Valjean.

Claire Danes Timeline

1970
That same year, she played the role of Julie Barnes in the big screen adaptation of the 1970s TV show The Mod Squad.
1993
In March 1993, a pilot episode was shot, when she was 13 years old.
1994
Danes first gained recognition for starring in the 1994 teen drama series My So-Called Life, winning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama and receiving a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
1995
In 1995, she starred in the Soul Asylum music video for "Just Like Anyone". .
1996
Her first leading role on the big screen came in 1996, when she portrayed Juliet in the film Romeo + Juliet, inspiring director Baz Luhrmann to call her, at age 16, "the Meryl Streep of her generation".
1997
Danes has since appeared in The Rainmaker (1997), The Hours (2002), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), Shopgirl (2005), and Stardust (2007).