Debra Messing

Debra Messing

American actress
Debra Lynn Messing is an American actress. After graduating from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Messing appeared in several television series, including Ned and Stacey on Fox and Prey on ABC .Wikipedia
BornAugust 15, 1968
HometownNew York City, U.S.
Net worth$25 million
Height5'8" (1.73m)
SpouseDaniel Zelman (m 2000 - 2016)
ChildrenRoman Walker Zelman
ParentsSandra Simons , Brian Messing
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Top Stories

Once a TV show, 'Smash' to make its Broadway bow in 2024

  • The glitzy, fictional Broadway musical about the life of Marilyn Monroe that formed the heart of the TV show “Smash” will make the leap to an actual Broadway stage next season. Producers said Wednesday that “Smash” is slated for Broadway in the 2024-25 season, welcome news to many of the show's fans and the Broadway community who embraced its look at the inner workings of their industry. The new book for “Smash” will be co-written Tony-nominated Rick Elice, who penned “Jersey Boys,” and Tony-winner Bob Martin, who won for “The Drowsy Chaperone.”

Videos

Debra Messing explains 'most terrifying' aspect of new Broadway show

Debra Messing stars in Broadway show where she had to learn a new skill for her performance. (March 8)
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS

The Dark Divide
The Dark Divide
1h 47min
2020
Jesus
Jesus
1h 50min
1999
13: The Musical
13: The Musical
PG
1h 34min
2022
Searching
Searching
PG-13
1h 42min
2018
Will & Grace
Will & Grace
2017
Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
2h 18min
2017
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
2h
2016
Like Sunday, Like Rain
Like Sunday, Like Rain
R
1h 44min
2014
The Mysteries of Laura
The Mysteries of Laura
0h 42min
2014
Smash
Smash
TV-14
0h 44min
2012
Purple Violets
Purple Violets
1h 41min
2007
The Starter Wife
The Starter Wife
1h
2008
The Women
The Women
PG-13
1h 54min
2008
The Starter Wife
The Starter Wife
4h 36min
2007
Lucky You
Lucky You
PG-13
2h 4min
2007
Open Season
Open Season
PG
1h 27min
2006
The Wedding Date
The Wedding Date
PG-13
1h 28min
2005
Along Came Polly
Along Came Polly
PG-13
1h 30min
2004
Marion's Triumph
Marion's Triumph
0h 50min
2003
Hollywood Ending
Hollywood Ending
PG-13
1h 52min
2002
The Mothman Prophecies
The Mothman Prophecies
PG-13
1h 59min
2002
Jesus
Jesus
2000
Will & Grace
Will & Grace
TV-14
0h 22min
1998
Prey
Prey
1h
1998

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
2019Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or ComedyWill & GraceNominated
2009Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or ComedyThe Starter WifeNominated
2008Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture MadeThe Starter WifeNominated
2008Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or MiniseriesThe Starter WifeNominated
2007Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or MovieThe Starter WifeNominated