About Claire Danes:
Claire Catherine Danes is an American actress who first came to prominence with her role as Angela Chase in the 1994 series My So-Called Life. The role won her the first of four Golden Globe Awards. She made her film debut the same year in Little Women (1994). Her other films include Romeo + Juliet (1996), The Rainmaker (1997), Les Misérables (1998), Brokedown Palace (1999), Igby Goes Down (2002), The Hours (2002), Shopgirl (2005) and Stardust (2007).
I know, it's true. I've played these tortured teenagers. I can't wait to shed that image.
Claire DanesI think it's important to never play 'crazy' - you have to know what kind of crazy you're playing.
Claire DanesI really have never been concerned about being beautiful on-screen. That's just not my jam.
Claire DanesI'm only realizing now that I was a child actress because I always took myself so seriously.
Claire DanesVoice over can be tricky. It can be dangerous because it's over-used or inappropriately used.
Claire DanesYou know, let a few years go by until I hit my midlife crisis. Then that can be documented on film.
Claire Danes