Debra Messing

American actress (born 1968)
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Debra Messing

Summary

Debra Messing is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], she… she was born on August 15, 1968[3]. She worked as a film actor[4], voice actor[5], stage actor[6], television actor[7], and comedian[8]. She ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,339 views/month, #4,323 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Debra Messing was born in Brooklyn[2].
  • Debra Messing was born on August 15, 1968[3].
  • Debra Messing held citizenship in United States[10].
  • American English was Debra Messing's native language[11].
  • English was Debra Messing's native language[12].
  • Debra Messing's professions included film actor[4].
  • Debra Messing worked as a voice actor[5].
  • Debra Messing worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Debra Messing's professions included television actor[7].
  • Debra Messing's professions included comedian[8].
  • Debra Messing worked as an actor[13].
  • Debra Messing's education included a stint at East Greenwich High School[14].
  • Debra Messing received the Lucy Award[15].
  • Debra Messing received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series[16].
  • Debra Messing received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
  • Debra Messing received the Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy[18].
  • Debra Messing received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series[19].
  • Debra Messing received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series[20].
  • Debra Messing was a member of SAG-AFTRA[21].
  • Debra Messing's religion is recorded as Judaism[22].
  • Debra Messing is recorded as female[23].
  • Debra Messing's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Debra Messing's Commons category is recorded as Debra Messing[25].
  • Debra Messing's residence is recorded as Manhattan[26].
  • Debra Messing's residence is recorded as East Greenwich[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Debra Messing's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. She was born on August 15, 1968[3]. Native languages include American English[11] and English[12].

Education

Debra Messing's education included a stint at East Greenwich High School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[4], voice actor[5], stage actor[6], television actor[7], comedian[8], and actor[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Lucy Award[15], an award[28]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series[16], a class of award[29], in United States[30], founded in 1954[31]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17], a commemorative plaque[32], in United States[33]; Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy[18], a class of award[34], in United States[35]; Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series[19], a class of award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1995[38]; and TV Guide Award[39], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1999[42].

Personal Life

Debra Messing's religion is recorded as Judaism[22].

Why It Matters

Debra Messing ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,339 views/month, #4,323 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Debra Messing born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], Debra Messing…

What did Debra Messing do for work?

Debra Messing worked as film actor[4], voice actor[5], stage actor[6], television actor[7], and comedian[8].

Where did Debra Messing go to school?

Debra Messing was educated at East Greenwich High School[14].

What awards did Debra Messing receive?

Honors received include Lucy Award[15], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series[16], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17], and Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . nbc.com. nbc.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . womeninfilm.org. Retrieved . womeninfilm.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [39] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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