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Famous as :
ActressBirth Name :
Claire Catherine DanesBirth Date :
April 12, 1979Birth Place :
New York, New York, USAClaim to fame :
As Angela Chase in the ABC series "My So-Called Life" (1994)
'Me and Orson Welles' Premiered at 2008 Toronto Intl. Film Festival
September 06, 2008 12:09:27"Me and Orson Welles", Cinetic Media-produced movie, has lighted up the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival on Friday, September 5 with its premiere. Holding the special event at Ryerson Theatre, Toronto, the world premiere saw the attendance of Zac Efron, Claire Danes, Christian McKay, Hugh Dancy and director Richard Linklater.
Gossip Girls reported that Efron arrived to the first full screening event along with his co-star Danes. On the evening, the "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" lead man was dressed in a brown suit completed with a white button-up shirt, skinny brown tie and a pair of wingtip shoes, while Danes wore dark blue mini dress.
Gucci Signed Claire Danes as the New Face of Its Fine Jewelry
April 25, 2008 11:04:56Is having a famous name in the entertainment industry, which is supported by a beautiful face, Claire Danes has agreed to lend her helping hands to help promote Gucci's fine jewelry. The movie star has been signed on by the top brand to be the new face for its fine jewelry ad campaign which is slated to roll out this fall.
Gucci creative director Frida Giannini explained Danes' choosing as their celebrity model, saying "She is very natural, fresh and has a carefree attitude that is reflected in the roles she has chosen. Claire's sensual, confident beauty and her passionate, independent and strong character embodies today's Gucci woman." Danes herself admitted to feel "honored to be working with Gucci on their jewelry campaign," adding that "[Creative director Frida Giannini] is a very inspiring and creative woman. Her vision is extraordinary and I am excited to be a part of it."
Claire Danes to Be Zac Efron's Love Interest in 'Orson Welles'
February 01, 2008 09:02:32The beautiful falling star in "Stardust" Claire Danes has joined the cast of "Me and Orson Welles". Reportedly, the 28-year-old Golden Globe-winning actress will star opposite "High School Musical" hunk Zac Efron playing as his love interest.
Joining her in the cast as well are "The Illusionist" actor Eddie Marsan, "Becoming Jane" co-star Leo Bill and "28 Weeks Later" star Imogen Poots. The four new cast members will add to the already-signed key-actors, Efron, Christian McKay and Ben Chaplin.
Claire Danes Dumped Hugh Dancy for Another Man
November 02, 2007 03:11:33Living a high-profile life in the entertainment industry might be a bad luck for Claire Danes' love life. The actress who's experienced several failed romances is said to have dumped actor boyfriend Hugh Dancy after nearly one year of dating and has scored herself another man.
Rumors on the block said Danes dumped Dancy for another man who happens to be a writer with whom the movie beauty has been spotted out and about in West Virginia. "Claire arrived in town and hooked up with this writer dude. They were kissing for all to see," a source in the know claimed.
Claire Danes Lands Broadway Role in "Pygmalion"
July 12, 2007 11:07:23
A big screen movie actress, Claire Danes is heading for Broadway, about to make her stage debut later this year in the Roundabout Theatre Company's upcoming Broadway revival of George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion."
The movie beauty is set to play the role of Eliza Doolittle, made famous on the screen by Audrey Hepburn in 1964. She will star opposite Tony Award-winning actor Jefferson Mays who's going to portray Henry Higgins.
Actors Sign on to Join the Cast of "Stardust"
March 08, 2006 02:03:43
There are at least three more actors joining the cast of "Stardust." They among others are Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer and Claire Danes. The trio has signed on to star in the upcoming drama fantasy movie, which is an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's novel.
The story is centered on a young man who promises his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm, where he has to contend with witches, goblins, gnomes, talking animals and evil trees. Other actors already on board are Charlie Cox and Sienna Miller.
Martin Honored Twain Humor Award
October 24, 2005 01:10:12Comic star Steve Martin has gained almost all awards during his career as an actor. But that he receiving the Mark Twain Prize is something extraordinary. It's true somehow.
Martin was honored the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday with those saluting him were actors Tom Hanks, Lily Tomlin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short and Claire Danes and musicians Paul Simon and Randy Newman.
