Debra Messing - Biography

Last Editor: hotshot208				Debra Messing Biography -   Name : Debra Messing Birth Date : August 15, 1968 Birth Place : Brooklyn, New York, USA Birth Name : Debra Moessing Height : 5' 8'' Education : Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts (majored in Theater Arts; B.A.) Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England New York Unive Nationality : American Occupation : Actress Husband : Daniel Zelman (actor; born in 1967; started dating 1992; engaged in 1998; married on September 3, 2000) Claim to fame : as Grace Elizabeth Adler on TV Series Will & Grace (1998)

Debra Messing Trivia -

Graduated from Brandeis University (Waltham, Massachusetts, USA). Following undergraduate training, went on to earn Master's degree in drama from New York University. Engaged to Daniel Zelman. [1998] Is severely allergic to flowers and perfumes. Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002. Named TV Guide's "best dressed woman" in 2003 Was Rhode Island's Junior Miss in 1986. Gave birth to a son, Roman Walker Zelman, in Los Angeles, weighing 5lbs 14oz. [April 7, 2004] Beat Nicollette Sheridan for the role of Grace Adler in Will & Grace at the final auditions Although her son Roman is not deaf, she has taught him a few words in sign language to make communication easier for him until he's more able to talk. Like her character in "Will & Grace", she comes from a New York-based Jewish family. Appeared with her "Will & Grace" (1998) co-star Shelley Morrison in an episode of "Prey" (1998): "Revelations". While Messing was a steady member of the cast, Morrison only had a guest-starring role. She has owned 3 mansions in Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Belgravia in London, England since January 1, 1986.

Debra Messing Detailed Biography -

Born in Brooklyn, Messing and her older brother were raised in a quiet community outside Providence, Rhode Island. She received her liberal arts education at Brandeis University where she majored in theater arts. She spent half of her junior year studying in London’s prestigious B.E.S.G.L. program, which featured dramatic arts teachers recruited from various distinguished institutions such as the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, Cambridge University and Oxford University. Upon graduating summa cum laude from Brandeis, Messing was accepted into New York University’s elite Graduate Acting Program and received her master of fine arts degree. On the New York stage, Messing garnered praise for her performance as Harper Pitt in the pre-Broadway workshop of Tony Kushner’s Tony Award-winning play “Angels in America: Perestroika.” She appeared as Cecily in a Seattle production of “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Upon returning to New York, she was cast as the understudy to Mary-Louise Parker and Polly Draper in the off-Broadway premiere of John Patrick Shanley’s “Four Dogs and a Bone.” She also co-starred in Paul Rudnick’s “The Naked Truth” and co-starred with Maria Tucci in the acclaimed two-woman production of Donald Margulies’ “Collected Stories,” which was chosen as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. On television, Messing starred for two seasons in the comedy “Ned & Stacey” opposite Thomas Haden Church. She had a recurring role on “NYPD Blue” as Gail O’Grady’s conniving sister, Dana Abandando. On “Seinfeld” she played Jerry’s ideal, but elusive, love, Dr. Beth Lookner. She also starred as the young bio-anthropologist Sloan Parker in the drama series “Prey” and appeared as Mary Magdalene in the critically acclaimed 2000 miniseries “Jesus.” Messing lives with her husband and young child in Los Angeles. During her free time, she supports charities such as the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Project Angel Food and various breast cancer charities.