Debra Messing

Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Debra Messing is best known for her role on NBC's Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated comedy series "Will & Grace." This January, NBC ordered ten episodes of a "Will & Grace" revival with the entire original creative team, which is scheduled to air during the 2017-18 television season.

Messing starred in the NBC series "The Mysteries of Laura," which premiered in 2014. In 2012 and 2013, Messing starred as Julia Houston in NBC's "Smash," a musical drama about the creation of a new Broadway show.

In 2014, Messing made her own Broadway debut in the Tony Award-nominated production of John Patrick Shanley's Outside Mullingar.

Other theater credits include Donald Marguiles' Pulitzer Prize finalist Collected Stories, and Paul Rudnick's Off-Broadway play The Naked Truth.

Messing's film work includes the box office hit Along Came Polly and The Wedding Date. Messing starred in The Women and the family comedy, Nothing Like The Holidays. She also co-starred in Woody Allen's Hollywood Ending, and The Mothman Prophecies. Messing won a Best Featured Actress Award for her work in the 2015 Indie drama Like Sunday Like Rain. In 2017, Messing will star as Marjorie Houseman in ABC's three-hour remake of Dirty Dancing, premiering May 24th. Messing is the Global Health Ambassador for Population Services International (PSI) focusing on HIV/AIDS. She has traveled extensively in Africa in this role and in 2010 testified before the House Foreign Affairs sub-committee on Africa and Global Health. She was also a key speaker at the 2012 AIDS conference in DC. Other charities Messing supports include HRC (Human Rights Campaign), Everytown for Gun Safety, and Joyful Heart Foundation. She was honored with The Trevor Life Award for her contributions to the LGBT community.

Messing attended Brandeis University and received her MFA from NYU. She resides in New York.

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Debra Messing STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Original Broadway Production, 2022
Ernestine Ashworth

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2014
Rosemary

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Lisa Morrison

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Lynette Marshall

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Brenda/ Collette (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Brenda/ Collette (Understudy)


Debra Messing Movies

[1995]A Walk in the Clouds Betty Sutton

[1997]McHale's Navy Lt. Penelope Carpenter

[1998]Celebrity TV Reporter at Lupus Office

[2002]The Mothman Prophecies Mary Klein

[2002]Hollywood Ending Lori

[2004]Garfield Arlene

[2004]Along Came Polly Lisa Kramer

[2005]The Wedding Date Kat Ellis

[2006]Open Season Beth

[2007]Purple Violets Kate Scott

[2007]Lucky You Suzanne Offer

[2008]The Women Edie Cohen

[2008]Nothing Like the Holidays Sarah Rodriguez

[2014]Like Sunday, Like Rain Barbara

[2016]Albion: The Enchanted Stallion The Queen

[2018]Searching Detective Vick

[2020]The Dark Divide Thea Pyle

[2022]13: The Musical Jessica

[2022]Bros Debra Messing


Debra Messing TV Shows

Ned and Stacey Stacey Colbert

Nightcap Debra Messing

NYPD Blue Dana Abandando

Seinfeld Beth Lukner

Smash Julia Houston

The Mysteries of Laura Laura Diamond

Will & Grace Grace Adler

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Recap the Works of John Patrick Shanley

John Patrick Shanley's masterpiece, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt, officially opens in its first Broadway revival since it premiered in 2005. This comes just weeks after his latest play, Brooklyn Laundry, opened off-Broadway at MTC. Do you know the rest of Shanley's plays and films?

Ang Lee, Corey Stoll and Madison Love to be Honored at NYU Tisch School of the Arts' 2024 Gala

New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts will honor world-renowned film director Ang Lee, critically acclaimed film, television and Broadway actor Corey Stoll, and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Madison Love. Learn more about the honorees and about the gala!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Debra Messing, Adam Pascal, Shoshana Bean, Tovah Feldshuh & More Celebrate SHABBAT ON BROADWAY

See photos of Debra Messing, Adam Pascal, Shoshana Bean and more at Shabbat on Broadway.

Video: Watch Talia Suskauer and More Perform at SHABBAT ON BROADWAY

Watch Talia Suskauer, and Zal Owen and Danny Kornfeld perform at Shabbat on Broadway.

APPROPRIATE is a Revival, Tonys Seek New Spokesperson, and Shabbat Comes to Broadway

I like to do one topic per week, but on rare occasions, so much happens that a subdivided column is necessary. This is one of those times. Appropriate is a revival. The Tonys will have a new spokesperson. Jewish leaders are fighting against antisemitism.

Key to the City Productions, Led By Amanda Lipitz and Henry Tisch, to Present SHABBAT ON BROADWAY January 27

On Saturday, January 27 at 9:30am, the Jewish community and Broadway community will come together to celebrate Shabbat with a free inclusive service that blends Jewish prayer, favorite showtunes, and more.

SOME LIKE IT HOT Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway

There are only two more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Emmy-Winning Actor Andre Braugher Dies At Age 61

Emmy Award-winning actor Andre Braugher has passed away at the age of 61. 

SOME LIKE IT HOT Enters Final Four Weeks on Broadway

There are only four more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Inside the MAY DECEMBER Screening in NYC With Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore & More

Check out photos of Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, Charles Melton, Todd Haynes, Samy Burch, Michael J. Fox, Debra Messing, Peter Friedman, Sandra Bernhard, Michael Emerson, Chloe Grace Moretz, Lucas Hedges, Rebecca Hall, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Dianna Agron, and more at a screening of Netflix’s May December.

The Acting Company Reveals Cast For Matt Hoverman's PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Night's Dream

The Acting Company has announced casting for their reading of PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Night's Dream. Find out who is starring in the cast here!

Matisyahu Announces Hold The Fire Tour 2024

The 34-date outing, with special guest Cydeways, launches January 31st in Pensacola, Florida and will make its way across the U.S. stopping in St. Petersburg, Atlanta, New Orleans, Houston, Austin, Las Vegas, Berkeley, Portland, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Denver, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, and more.

Video: Broadway Stars Sing 'Bring Him Home' in Tribute to Kidnapped Hostages

Dozens of Broadway stars have come together to sing 'Bring Him Home' Les Misérables to bring attention to the hostages who were kidnapped on October 7, 2023. Watch the video here.

Cleveland Play House Reimagines Iconic Horror Story, MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN

Mary Shelley's shocking classic novel, Frankenstein, receives new life at Cleveland Play House. A haunting and highly theatrical adaptation of the classic horror story. Directed by Michael Barakiva, the production features Josh Bates, Madeline Calais, Ellen Grace Diehl, Gavin Michaels, and Kayodè Soyemi.

Photos: See Bryan Cranston, Jimmy Fallon, Debra Messing, Anna Wintour & More at GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Opening Night

Get a glimpse of the celebrities who attended the opening night of GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! including Jimmy Fallon, Debra Messing, Bryan Cranston, and more.

The Acting Company to Present Annual Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series

The Acting Company will present their annual Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series, featuring a trio of unique Shakespeare interpretations. Get all the details about this exciting event in New York City.

World Premiere Comedy A FAMILY BUSINESS to Open at At Hudson MainStage Theatre in November

Get ready for the world premiere of 'A Family Business' at Hudson MainStage Theatre. This hilarious comedy written by Matt Chait and directed by Brian Shnipper is a must-see. Previews start on November 15 and 16, with the official opening night on November 17. The show runs until December 31, so don't miss out on this limited engagement.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 6, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 6, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Tony Yazbeck Will Direct Reading of STAGE FRIGHT Starring Debra Messing, Betsy Wolfe, and More!

 Tony Yazbeck will direct the industry presentation of Stage Fright, a new comedy by Jed Seidel on October 6, 2023. Learn more about the reading here!

Debra Messing FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Debra Messing's next show will be Birthday Candles which opens on 4/10/2022 on Broadway.

Debra Messing has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Debra Messing has not appeared in the West End.

Debra Messing has been nominated for the Outstanding Actress in a Play award by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in Birthday Candles.

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