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Claire Danes

(1979) Film Actor United States

185 quotes in 893 categories

Claire Danes warns not to play ‘crazy’ without knowing which kind you’re using, and she recalls feeling the need to be a kid again after years of adult duties. She also points out that counter‑terrorism is more about psychology than gadgets. Exercise, for her, is mainly a way to calm the mind.

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Claire Danes is a film actor from the United States, best known for Brokedown palace.

Quick Facts About Claire Danes

Born: April 12, 1979
Nationality: United States
Profession: Film Actor
Notable works: Brokedown palace
Spouse: Hugh Dancy

About Claire Danes

She has been active in film and television since her teens and was named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in 2012 and 2026.

Awards & Honors

Young Artist Awards Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series

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Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Drama Actress Satellite Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Quotes by Claire Danes

I love Berlin.

Berlin

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I'm just a big old nerd.

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Acting is a humiliating job, from start to finish.

Acting

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I am not a genius. But I am nerdy.

Genius

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You have to come to work from a place of love.

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I eat in moderation and try not to worry about it.

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You have to pick your battles on set.

Battles

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Fame doesn't end loneliness.

Being lonely

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I think 'Breaking Bad' is incredible.

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I was an actor who happened to be a kid.

Actor

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Germany's fascinating. It's a really rich landscape to film and dramatise.

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My character was kidnapped by the Terminator and I was kidnapped by the Terminator production.

Character

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Steve Martin is one of my favorite performers, writers, artists of all time.

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I particularly love Israel. I've had fantastic experiences there.

Experiences

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Voice over can be tricky. It can be dangerous because it's over-used or inappropriately used.

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I was a very confident child. I knew I wanted to be an actress from the age of 5.

Actor

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I don't know any celebrated people that register in a big way who aren't unique.

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So much of my job is about finding another job, and that's really boring.

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I have this home in New York, I have a long-term relationship with my boyfriend, who's from Australia, and I had this…

Australia

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I don't want to be coy. It's so important for me to be as genuine as possible, so I don't want to…

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Huge events take place on this earth every day. Earthquakes, hurricanes, even glaciers move. So why couldn't he just look at me?

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I started working when I was very young. I got an agent when I was 12, and fortunately was employed consistently from…

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When I was a kid, I was one of those really obnoxious 'oooh oooh' girls, with my hand up in the air…

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It's funny with jeans now, because if they don't feel like a pair of sweatpants, I don't have patience for them anymore!…

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Anybody who knows how to make a good movie, knows that it's a collaborative undertaking. To deny that its really dangerous.

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I'm very vain about my performance. I want to give as honest a performance as I can. But I'm not so worried…

Beautiful

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I like reading novels because it provides insight into human behavior. I am really interested in feelings and think they are what…

Acting

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But I don't know if people are meant to be together. You have to have a lot in common, choose well and…

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The big question is always, 'Eyes or lips?' I tend to go with the eyes because I've got a lot more material…

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I don't think I have ever been as inspired by any character that I have played. I was deeply moved by Temple's…

Animal

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When I was 18 I went to college for two years and didn't work for a year which was essential for me,…

Actor

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My go-to gifts are scarves from my friend Matin Maulawizada's nonprofit organization, Afghan Hands, which supports disenfranchised women in Afghanistan. In exchange…

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Television is incredibly impactful and powerful. The failure of a show accesses more people than the most successful movie. Movies are talked…

Celebrity

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I have to expose myself and then accept the judgment that audiences and critics will have. And that's okay. I appreciate the…

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Relationships are a constant negotiation and balance.

Balance

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I wouldn't say that I'm a naturally political beast.

Beast

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Money or no money, acting is my calling

Acting

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In New York City, everybody goes into therapy.

Cities

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Some of my happiest moments have been dancing.

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I would be a terrible CIA officer in real life.

Cia

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Claire Danes by topic

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