Erin Daniels (néeCohen) is an American actress. She is best known for her role asDana Fairbanks onThe L Word (2004–2007). Her feature film work includesA Single Man (2009) andOne Hour Photo (2002).
Erin Daniels | |
|---|---|
| Born | Erin Cohen St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editDaniels was born and raised inSt. Louis, Missouri, to aJewish family. Her father is an architect, and her mother is a clinical social worker who co-founded the Central Reform Congregation in St. Louis. Her grandmother received an award from theNational Conference of Christians and Jews.[1][2] She attendedClayton High School andVassar College, graduating from the latter in 1995[3] after majoring in art.[1]
Career
editAfter Vassar, she moved to New York City, where she studied with William Esper, a protégé ofSanford Meisner, and workedoff-Broadway. She then moved to Los Angeles for a part on the short-lived TV seriesAction.[1]
In 2002, the St. Louis Film Festival awarded Daniels the Emerging Star Award. She appeared inOne Hour Photo,Wheelmen, andHouse of 1000 Corpses[4] before becoming a major cast member ofShowtime'sThe L Word. Her depiction ofDana Fairbanks on that show prompted an anonymous donation of a million dollars to the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation,[5] an organization that promotes and fundsbreast cancerintraductal research.[6]
Daniels has also appeared in the TV showsAction,Jericho,Dexter,Saving Grace,Big Shots,Justice,CSI, andSwingtown.
She played the role of The Mother inJoshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean.[7]
Personal life
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Daniels married producer Chris Uettwiller in 2008 and had two children with him. The couple divorced in February 2019.
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | USMA West Point | Christine Davis | Television film |
| 1999 | Flushed | Herself | as Erin Cohen |
| Chill Factor | Medic #2 | ||
| 2000 | The Disciples | Lisa Johnson | Television film |
| 2002 | One Hour Photo | Maya Burson | |
| 2003 | House of 1000 Corpses | Denise Willis | |
| 2005 | Wheelmen | Gwen | |
| 2009 | A Single Man | Bank Teller | |
| 2010 | Starlight Inn | Katherine Sellwood | Short |
| 2011 | Few Options | Helen | |
| 2011 | The Sitter | Mrs. Pedulla | |
| 2012 | Like Father | Ali Miller | Television film |
| Pull the Trigger, Mr. Wicker | Raphaella | Short | |
| Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean | Roommate's Mother | ||
| 2013 | The Bling Ring | Shannon |
Television credits
edit| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Law & Order | Miss Stadler | Guest Appearance |
| 1999 | The Outer Limits | Barbara Chafey | Guest Appearance |
| 1999 | Action[8] | Jenny | |
| 2000 | V.I.P. | Die Bodyguards | |
| 2001 | Jack & Jill | Becky Hart | |
| 2001 | Philly | Nicole Gilbert | |
| 2003 | Boomtown[9] | Karen Crane | |
| 2004-2007 | The L Word[10] | Dana Fairbanks | Main Character |
| 2006 | Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter[11] | Julie Reno | Unaired Pilot |
| 2006 | Love Monkey | Dana | |
| 2006 | Dexter | Rita's Neighbour | |
| 2006 | Justice | Betsy Harrison | |
| 2007 | Jericho | Maggie | |
| 2007 | CSI: NY | Det. Brennan | |
| 2007 | Big Shots | Rebecca Parks | |
| 2007 | Saving Grace | Asst. D.A. Morgan Byer | |
| 2008 | Swingtown | Sylvia Davis | |
| 2009 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Schuyler | |
| 2011 | Rizzoli & Isles[12] | Kate | |
| 2013 | Maron | Female Vet | |
| 2014 | Perception | Dillon's Mother | |
| 2015 | Stalker | Lauren | |
| 2020 | The Bold Type | Mindy | |
| 2022 | The L Word: Generation Q | Dana Fairbanks | Guest Appearance |
References
edit- ^abcA ‘Blue’ (State) RoleArchived 2009-07-15 at theWayback Machine, a February 2005 article fromThe Jewish Week
- ^Bloom, Nate (December 8, 2011)."Jewish Stars 12/16".Cleveland Jewish News.
Born Erin Cohen in St. Louis, Daniels is instantly recognizable to fans of the former Showtime series "The L Word"
- ^Benjamin Morse (2006)."Dana Lives". Vassar Alumni Quarterly. Archived fromthe original on October 10, 2007. RetrievedJanuary 16, 2008.
- ^"Top 10 Offscreen Horror Kills We Wish We'd Seen!". BloodyDisgusting. June 4, 2010.
- ^Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation Receives $1 Million Dollar Donation...Archived October 4, 2008, at theWayback Machine, from the foundation's website
- ^About the Foundation / Our Vision & Research scissorsArchived August 24, 2007, at theWayback Machine from the website of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
- ^"JOSHUA TREE, 1951: A PORTRAIT OF JAMES DEAN | Written and Directed by Matthew Mishory".www.joshuatree1951.com. RetrievedApril 15, 2017.
- ^"Action".TVGuide.com. RetrievedApril 14, 2017.
- ^"Boomtown".TVGuide.com. RetrievedApril 14, 2017.
- ^"EXCLUSIVE: "DTLA" star Erin Daniels talks missing "The L Word" and working with Emma Watson - AfterEllen".AfterEllen. October 31, 2012. RetrievedApril 14, 2017.
- ^"Erin Daniels headlines Fox pilot ˜Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter' - Media Life Magazine".medialifemagazine.com. Archived fromthe original on August 1, 2017. RetrievedApril 15, 2017.
- ^""Rizzoli & Isles" Subtext Recap (2.13): Having a good-looking LLBFF is the best revenge - Page 3 of 9 - AfterEllen".AfterEllen. December 15, 2011. RetrievedApril 15, 2017.
External links
edit- Erin Daniels atIMDb
- Erin Daniels interview atDiva Magazine official site