Debra Messing

Did You Know?

• Debra is married to Daniel Zelman. The were college sweethearts.
• Debra has one older brother.
• Debra was born in New York, but her parents moved the family to Rhode Island in hopes of giving their children a more steady life.
• Debra graduated from Brandeis University with a degree in theater arts. She furthered her education at New York University after being accepted into its very elite Graduate Acting Program. She earned her Master's of Fine Arts.
• Debra is highly allergic to flowers and perfumes.
• Debra stars as Grace on the television comedy series, 'Will & Grace,' has been nominated for Best Comedy Series three years running. The crew took home the Oscar in 2000.
• Debra's played Stacey in 'Ned & Stacey' for the two years it was on television.
• Debra is an advocate for charities like Gay Men's Health Crisis, AmFAR and Best Friend's Pet Sanctuary.
• Debra began her acting career on stage.

Actor Credits

1. The Starter Wife: Season 1 (2009)
2. Nothing Like the Holidays (2008)
3. The Women (2008)
4. Will & Grace: Season Eight (2008)
5. Lucky You (2007)
6. The Starter Wife (Miniseries) (2007)
7. Will & Grace: Season Six (2007)
8. Will & Grace: Season Seven (2007)
9. Purple Violets (2007)
10. Open Season (2006)
11. Will & Grace: Season Five (2006)
12. Will & Grace: Series Finale (2006)
13. The Wedding Date (2005)
14. Will & Grace: Season Four (2005)
15. Ned & Stacey: The Complete First Season (2005)
16. Garfield: The Movie (2004)
17. Along Came Polly (2004)
18. Will & Grace: Season Three (2004)
19. Will & Grace: Season Two (2004)
20. Will & Grace: Season One (2003)
21. Hollywood Ending (2002)
22. The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
23. Jesus (2000)
24. McHale's Navy (1997)
25. A Walk In The Clouds (1995)

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