Actresses born on September 11

Take a focused look at the actresses born on September 11. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1923 Betsy Drake

  Betsy Drake was an American actress and writer, best known for her roles in several films during the late 1940s and 1950s, and for being the third wife of actor Cary Grant. [bio]

• 1930 Cathryn Damon

  Cathryn Damon was an American actress best known for her role as Mary Campbell on the sitcom 'Soap.' She built a successful career in television, film, and stage, earning an Emmy Award for her performance in 'Soap.' [bio]

• 1950 Amy Madigan

  Amy Madigan is an American actress, producer, and singer, best known for her performances in films such as 'Field of Dreams,' 'Places in the Heart,' and on the HBO series 'Carnivàle.' She has been nominated for both the Academy Award and Emmy Award. [bio]

• 1958 Roxann Dawson

  Roxann Dawson is an American actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as B'Elanna Torres on the television series 'Star Trek: Voyager.' She has also established a notable career as a director in both television and film. [bio]

• 1958 Julia Nickson

  Julia Nickson is a Singaporean-American actress best known for her role as Co Bao in the film 'Rambo: First Blood Part II' and for her television work in shows such as 'Walker, Texas Ranger.' [bio]

• 1961 Virginia Madsen

  Virginia Madsen is an American actress and producer, best known for her Oscar-nominated role in the film 'Sideways' (2004) and performances in movies such as 'Candyman' (1992) and 'The Rainmaker' (1997). [bio]

• 1961 Elizabeth Daily

  Elizabeth Daily is an American actress, voice actress, and singer best known for her voice work in animated television series and for roles in films during the 1980s and 1990s. [bio]

• 1962 Kristy McNichol

  Kristy McNichol is an American actress, comedian, producer, and singer best known for her roles in the television series 'Family' and the film 'Little Darlings'. She was a prominent teen star during the 1970s and 1980s. [bio]

• 1979 Ariana Richards

  Ariana Richards is an American actress and painter best known for her role as Lex Murphy in the blockbuster film 'Jurassic Park' (1993). [bio]

• 1979 Cameron Richardson

  Cameron Richardson is an American actress and model best known for her role as Chloe Carter on the television series 'Harper's Island.' She has also appeared in other TV shows and films, building a career as both a fashion model and an actress. [bio]

• 1982 Shriya Saran

  Shriya Saran is an acclaimed Indian actress and model best known for her work in South Indian cinema, especially Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films. With a career spanning over two decades, she has established herself as one of the leading actresses in Indian cinema, recognized for her performances in both commercial and critically acclaimed films. [bio]

• 1987 Elizabeth Henstridge

  Elizabeth Henstridge is an English actress and director, best known for her role as Jemma Simmons in the television series 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' on ABC. She has received critical acclaim for her performance and has also directed episodes of the series. [bio]

• 1987 Gwenlyn Cumyn

  Gwenlyn Cumyn is a Canadian actress, writer, and producer recognized for her work in independent film and digital media. She is particularly known for co-creating, writing, and starring in the LGBTQ+ web series 'Barbelle' and for her roles in various theatre productions. [bio]