Claire Danes

Biography

Born 04/12/1979

Claire Danes was barely in her teens when she made a significant impact on primetime television with the startling authenticity, intelligence and complexity she brought to her starring role in the landmark drama "My So-Called Life" (ABC, 1994-95). Following the beloved show’s early demise, Danes...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1997, received MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance
In 1997, received ShoWest Female Star of Tomorrow Award
In 1997, received YoungStar Award for Young Actress in a Drama Film

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Highlights

In 2007, Professional theatrical debut, playing Eliza Doolittle in the Broadway play "Pygmalion"
In 2007, Played a young Vanessa Redgrave in the ensemble film, "Evening"
In 2007, Cast in the Matthew Vaughn directed fantasy epic "Stardust," opposite Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert DeNiro

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Family & Companions

Billy Crudup: Companion (Together from 2003-2006; this relationship generated negative publicity due to rumors that their relationship caused the end of Crudup's relationship to then-pregnant Mary-Louise Parker)
Hugh Dancy: Companion (Met while appearing together in "Evening" (2006); Began dating in December 2006; announced engagement in January 2009)
Ben Lee: Companion (Together from 1997-2003)

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