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Claire Catherine Danes was born and grew up in the artsy SoHo district in New
York City with her parents, Carla and Chris Danes, and
her older brother, Asa. Claire's mother, Carla is a
painter and a teacher. Her father, Chris is a computer
consultant. When Claire was six she began studying modern
dance, and she still does it. At nine, she took an acting
class at the Lee Strasberg Studio. In sixth and seventh
grade she attendend the Professional Performing Arts
School in NY. She likes spending time on her school
studies, especially the humanities and science. She's
also interested in surfing while living in Los Angeles.
She lives in NY and has a cat named Fifi-Champion. In
fall of 1999, Claire started attending Yale University.
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Flora Plum (2003) .... Flora Plum Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) .... Kate Miller Hours, The (2002) .... Julia Igby Goes Down (2002) .... Sookie Brokedown Palace (1999) .... Alice Marano John Grisham's The Rainmaker (1997) .... Kelly Riker William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (1996) .... Juliet "My So-Called Life" (1994) .... Angela Chase (age 15) [Full Filmography] |
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Sci-fi Wire "Danes Fights Evil In T3" November 20, 2002 E! Q&A "On bedding down with Leonardo ..." date unknown |
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Birth Name: Claire Catherine Danes Birth Date: 12 April 1979 Birth Place: New York, New York Height: 5' 5 Weight: 111 Hair Color: dark blonde Eye Color: hazel Parents: Carla & Chris Danes Brother: Asa Danes Pet: cat named Fifi-Champion Education: Yale University Relationships: Andrew Dorff; Ben Lee; Matt Damon |
