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Claire Danes - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 12, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Claire Danes's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Portraying Angela Chase in "My So-Called Life" and Carrie Mathison in "Homeland." |
Intro
Claire Danes is an American actress known for her television and film work, notably starring in "My So-Called Life" and the acclaimed drama series "Homeland."
Early Life & Background
Claire Danes was born in New York City to a sculptor mother and photographer father. She began studying acting and dance at a young age and attended the Professional Performing Arts School and later the New York City Lab School for Collaborative Studies.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Angela Chase in "My So-Called Life" (1994–1995), earning a Golden Globe Award[1][2]
- Played Juliet in "Romeo + Juliet" (1996) opposite Leonardo DiCaprio[1][2]
- Appeared in films such as "The Rainmaker" (1997), "Les Misérables" (1998), "Igby Goes Down" (2002), and "Stardust" (2007)[1][2]
- Portrayed Carrie Mathison in "Homeland" (2011–2020), winning multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Awards for her performance[1][2]
Trivia
- She turned down the lead role in "Titanic" (1997)[2][3]
- Named one of People magazine's “50 Most Beautiful People” in the world in 1997[2]
- Studied psychology at Yale University before leaving to pursue acting full time[2][3]
FAQs
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How old is Claire Danes?
Claire Danes is 46 years old.
When was Claire Danes born?
Claire Danes was born the 12 April 1979.
Where is Claire Danes from?
New York City, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About April 12th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 12, 1979, the Soviet Soyuz 33 spacecraft, carrying cosmonauts Nikolai Rukavishnikov and Georgi Ivanov, returned to Earth after an aborted mission to the Salyut 6 space station. An engine failure prevented docking, leading to a ballistic re-entry and landing 320 km southeast of Dzhezkazgan.
- Day of the week: April 12th, 1979 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: What A Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers
- #1 UK song: Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel
- Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Check the link for more news and curiosities on April 12th, 1979.