Claire Danes

Date of Birth: April 12, 1979

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Claire Catherine Danes is an acclaimed American actress who has made significant contributions to both film and television. Born in Manhattan, New York City, she began her acting career at a young age, making her first major breakthrough with the role of Angela Chase in the critically acclaimed TV series “My So-Called Life” (1994-1995). This role earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama and established her as a talented young actress. Claire continued to build her career with notable performances in films such as “Romeo + Juliet” (1996), “The Rainmaker” (1997), and “Les Misérables” (1998). Her portrayal of Temple Grandin in the HBO film “Temple Grandin” (2010) garnered her multiple awards, including an Emmy, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe. However, her most iconic role to date is that of Carrie Mathison in the Showtime series “Homeland” (2011-2020). Her powerful performance as a CIA officer grappling with bipolar disorder earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and widespread critical acclaim. Claire Danes is married to actor Hugh Dancy, and the couple has two children. She continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for her versatility and dedication to her craft.

5 Interesting Facts about Claire Danes

1. Claire Danes was accepted to Yale University but deferred her studies to focus on her acting career.

2. She almost missed out on the role of Juliet in “Romeo + Juliet” because of a tight audition schedule.

3. She is a trained dancer and attended the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City.

4. Claire Danes voiced the character of San in the English version of the animated film “Princess Mononoke” (1997).

5. She has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which was awarded to her in 2015.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Claire Danes

1. “I think because I was raised in a way where I was encouraged to question things and to be self-critical and analytical, I was never content.”

2. “Acting is the most immediate art form. It can be done with the least amount of resources, but it’s the hardest to get right.”

3. “I’m really lucky. I think that you really have to be very, very driven and ambitious to make it, and I think that I am.”

4. “Fame doesn’t endow you with any additional knowledge. It’s just another form of validation.”

5. “I love being married. It’s just so secure and comfortable. I like to have a partner. I’ve always been very goal-oriented, and I’ve been very ambitious, but I also have been very relationship-oriented.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Claire Danes has achieved a highest net worth of approximately $35 million.

Children

Claire Danes and her husband Hugh Dancy have two children. Their first child, a son named Cyrus Michael Christopher Dancy, was born on December 17, 2012. Their second son, Rowan Dancy, was born on August 27, 2018.