Claire Danes
Claire Danes
Claire Catherine Danes is an American actress who first came to prominence with her role as Angela Chase in the 1994 series My So-Called Life. The role won her the first of four Golden Globe Awards. She made her film debut the same year in Little Women. Her other films include Romeo + Juliet, The Rainmaker, Les Misérables, Brokedown Palace, Igby Goes Down, The Hours, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Shopgirland Stardust...
ProfessionTV Actress
Date of Birth12 April 1979
CityNew York City, NY
character animal thinking
I don't think I have ever been as inspired by any character that I have played. I was deeply moved by Temple's courage and her resourcefulness.. She is really pioneering in both the world of autism and animal rights. She has encouraged an incredibly positive change in the world.
autism brave misunderstood
You are the most brave intrepid person I have ever known, and you have dedicated your life to helping those who are misunderstood and underrepresented.
july projects collapse
I would sign on for projects that were meant to shoot in July, and then they would postponed and they would bleed into the following semester, and then I'd take a semester off, and then the movie would collapse.
play people challenges
It was a challenge for me to play somebody who was so quiet and receding and depressed because she's also on screen all the time, and she has to remain compelling and entertaining. I was really nervous that people were not going to stay with me while I was just staying behind that bloody counter.
long way good-times
In a way, that's really reassuring. I'm not just a very limited person to not have figured it out at this point. But it's also intimidating. Well, how long is it going to take before you can have a good time?
choices acting sticks
With acting there are a lot more choices, With this, I either stick it or I don't. There's something really unforgiving about that.
junior-high juniors kind
I've never dated (casually). Ever. It's kind of weird. I did have a boyfriend in junior high who was a kleptomaniac. We'd leave stores and he'd come out with something for me.
stories littles little-love
Any story is better with a little love in it, right?
people bipolar boundaries
People with bipolar disorder have difficulty with boundaries.
inspirational girl growing-up
Growing up, I wanted desperately to please, to be a good girl.
jobs acting humiliating
Acting is a humiliating job, from start to finish.
helping married feels
I like marriage. I feel very secure. It helps when you are in love with the person you are married to.
successful opportunity ideas
I became very successful at a young age... I had lots of opportunities and lots of power and had no idea how to focus it.
cutting college thinking
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.