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- Born: August 15, 1968
- Birth name: Debra Lynn Messing
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
- Jewish
- Won a SAG Award in 2001
- 2002: On People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People list
- Won an Emmy Award in 2003
- Known for her red hair but is a natural brunette
- Spouse: Daniel Zelman, married on September 3, 2000
- Has one son named Roman Walker Zelman
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Debra Messing is an American actress known for her roles both on the television and silver screen. Messing played Grace Adler on the sitcom Will & Grace from 1996-2006 which launched her career into the spotlight.
According to TMZ.com on March 20, 2009, Messing is involved in a personal injury lawsuit in which a person driving her car in 2007 hit a highway patrolman on his motorcycle. The plaintiff is seeking $25,000.TMZ: Debra's New Lawsuit-What a Messing! (March 20, 2009)
Personal Life
Debra Messing was born on August 15, 1968, in Brooklyn, New York. She was raised in a small town outside of Providence, Rhode Island. Messing attended Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. She graduated in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Shortly after, Messing enrolled in the Graduate Acting Program at New York University and graduated three years later with a master's degree in fine arts. Messing married actor Daniel Zelman on September 3, 2000. They have a son named Roman Walker Zelman. The couple currently resides in New York City.Acting Career
In 1994 and 1995, Messing made guest appearances on the television series NYPD Blue. She made her film debut with the movie A Walk in the Clouds, in 1995. Afterwards, she co-starred in the FOX television sitcom Ned and Stacey. From there she landed roles in the sci-fi series Prey and the television sitcom Will & Grace. She has since played on the television series The Starter Wife as well as numerous feature films.-
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Debra Messing Questions
Why was Debra Ryan arrested in January 2009? 2 AnswersYep, that is what the New York Times is saying. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/business/15bayou.html?ref=business "Judge Kenneth M. Karas of Federal District... read more
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Would 10 or so cigarette butts really mess up your toilet and entire water supply upstairs? 2 AnswersIf you had a drain snake you could clear out the butts. That might actually be why the water level rises. I've seen cigarette butts clog the drain to the leechi... read more -
Debra Messing Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- August 15, 1968: Born
- 1998 - 2006: Will & Grace
- 2002: The Mothman Prophecies
- 2004: Garfield
- 2004: Along Came Polly
- 2006: Open Season
- 2007: The Starter Wife
- 2008: The Women
- 2008: Nothing Like the Holidays


