Guide Note

Golden Globe award winning actress Claire Danes started acting in the early 1990s. She started appearing in television shows and lesser known movies. Danes got her big break in 1994 starring in the series My So Called Life. She played the role of Angela Chase which won her a Golden Globe award and nominated her for an Academy award. In 1996, Danes got the role of Juliet in the film adaptation Romeo + Juliet which also starred Leonardo DiCaprio.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Claire Catherine Danes
2. Born: April 12, 1979
3. Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City
4. Height: 5'5"
5. Has 2 younger siblings
6. Friends with actor Jason Schwartzman

Claire Danes appeared in the 2007 fantasy film Stardust. She is currently working on filming for the 2009 movie Me and Orson Welles.

1. "I live in an adult World, but I'm a kid. I love the work. But I no longer have a group of friends to hang out with regularly."
2. "I was told that my going to college wouldn't be good for my career. I think that's nonsense. It's good to empower yourself by cutting yourself off from this business every once in a while."
3. "I have a huge, active imagination, [and] I think I'm really scared of being alone; because if I'm left to my own devices, I'll just turn into a madwoman."
4. "I had an unwavering focus. My parents never condescended to me. As a child, I always sat at the head of our dinner table. I was always given a lot of responsibility. It was all rather amazing when I think about it now."
5. "I would like to have a family, but I'm trying not to make any plans, because when I do, everything goes wrong."
6. "I'll never wear a thong again. I'm a Speedo gal"