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Claire Danes, actor
Actor

Claire Danes: Movies & Box Office

films
26
on screen
1994–2024
box office
$542M
average score
63
Born
April 12, 1979 (age 47)
Birthplace
New York City, U.S.
Full name
Claire Catherine Danes
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Actress
Years active
1992-present
Spouses
Hugh Dancy
Children
3
Career at a glance

Claire Danes's Career in Numbers

Claire Danes's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Claire Danes works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Little Women (1994) to Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Claire Danes Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 8
  2. 2000s 8
  3. 2010s 2
  4. 2020s 4

The 1990s were Claire Danes's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Claire Danes Movies by Genre

  • Drama 16
  • Documentary 1
  • History 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Crime 1
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Action 1

Drama is the genre Claire Danes has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of documentary (1).

Claire Danes Career Milestones

First film
Little Women 1994
Biggest box office hit
Romeo + Juliet $148M worldwide
Best-rated film
A Kid Like Jake Movie Echo Score 63
26 credits

Claire Danes Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Claire Danes is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Claire Danes?

Claire Danes was born in New York City, U.S. in 1979 and is 47 years old. Credited on films since 1994, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Born April 12, 1979, Claire Catherine Danes is a prominent American actress who has significantly contributed to both the film and television industry. Winning three Primetime Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards, she gained recognition and fame in her teens and has been listed among the 100 most influential people in the world. Her first lead role was in the 1994 teen drama series My So-Called Life, for which she received a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy nomination. Since then, she has participated in numerous films and television series, such as the romance Romeo + Juliet (1996), Shopgirl (2005), Stardust (2007), and made her Broadway debut in 2007 with Pygmalion. From 2011 to 2020, she consistently appeared on the Showtime drama series Homeland, earning two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. As of 2022, she stars in the FX on Hulu series Fleishman Is in Trouble.

Claire Danes started her artistic journey studying dance at the tender age of six and later shifted her focus to acting. She has had a successful acting career ever since her youth, starring in the Dudley Moore TV sitcom pilot called Dudley at age thirteen. She has appeared in diverse films such as the animated feature English version of Princess Mononoke, noir U Turn, and the well-acclaimed The Hours (2002). Apart from a thriving film and television career, Danes has also been involved with New York City theater, made notable contributions to the dance field, and has taken parts in other sections of the entertainment industry.

Works with

Who Claire Danes Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Claire Danes shares the most films with. Winona Ryder comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Richard Gere (2).

FAQ

Claire Danes: Questions & Answers

How many movies Claire Danes has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Claire Danes been in?

Claire Danes is credited on 26 films, from 1994 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Claire Danes's highest-grossing movie?

Romeo + Juliet (1996) is Claire Danes's biggest box office hit, with $148M worldwide, ahead of Stardust (2007) ($138M). Across every film with box office figures, Claire Danes's movies have made $542M.

Claire Danes's biggest hits

What is the best Claire Danes movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Claire Danes's best-rated film is A Kid Like Jake (2018) with a score of 63.

Best Claire Danes movies, ranked

How old is Claire Danes?

Claire Danes is 47 years old, born on April 12, 1979 in New York City, U.S..

What is Claire Danes's newest movie?

The most recent film on Claire Danes's filmography is Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light (2024), in the role of Georgia O'Keeffe (voice).

Who does Claire Danes work with most often?

Claire Danes shares the most films with Winona Ryder (3 films), Richard Gere (2 films) and Leonardo DiCaprio (2 films).

The Best Claire Danes Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 credits.

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