• 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
  • 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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