Claire Danes is an American actress who was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012 by Time magazine. She is best known for her roles in teen drama series “My So-Called Life,” “Romeo + Juliet,” and “Homeland”.
Claire Danes Biography
| Full Name | Claire Catherine Danes |
| Nickname | Claire Danes |
| Profession | Actress and model |
| Date of Birth | 12 April 1979 |
| Age | 47 years old (as of 2026) |
| Birth Place | New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| School | P.S. 3 and P.S. 11 for elementary school Professional Performing Arts School Dalton Scholl (for one year) Lycee Francais de Los Angeles |
| College | Yale University |
| Education Qualification | Dropped out after tow year as a psychology major |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Hobbies | Travelling, gardening, reading, etc. |
| Instgram | @clairedances |
Claire Danes Age
Claire Danes was born on 12 April 1979 in New York City, New York, United States. She is 47 years old as of 2026, and her zodiac sign is Aries.
Claire Danes Boyfriend, Husband
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Andrew Dorff Ben Lee Billy Crudup Hugh Dancy: since 2009 |
| Spouse/Husband | Hugh Dancy (m. 2009) |
| Children | Son – Cyrus (2012), and Rowan (2018) Daughter – One (2023) |
Claire Danes Family
| Father’s Name | Christopher Danes (photographer) |
| Mother’s Name | Carla Danes (sculptor) |
| Brother’s Name | None |
| Sister’s Name | Asa Danes |
Career
| Debut | Film – 1994: Little Women TV – 1992: Law & Order Stage – 2000: The Vagina Monologues |
| Awards | 2010, 2012, 2013 – Primetime Emmy Award |
Claire Danes Movies And TV Shows
Claire Danes Movies
- 1994 – Little Women
- 1996 – Romeo + Juliet
- 1998 – Polish Wedding
- 2002 – Igby Goes Down
- 2003 – Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
- 2004 – Stage Beauty
- 2007– Stardust
- 2011 – Ben Lee: Catch My Disease
- 2017 – Brigsby Bear
- 2018 – A Kid Like Jake
Claire Danes Television
- 1992 – Law & Order
- 1994 – Lifestories: Families in Crisis
- 1994-95: My So-called Life
- 1997 – Saturday Night Live
- 2010 – Temple Gardin
- 2011-20 – Homeland
- 2015 – Master of None
- 2017 – Portlandia
- 2022 – The Essex Serpent
- 2023 – Full Circle
- 2025 – The Beast in Me
- TBA – The Applebaum Curse
Claire Danes Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 166 cm In meters – 1.66 m In feet & inches – 5’5” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 54 kg In pounds – 119 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Grey |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
| Body Measurements | 34-28-35 |
Claire Danes Net Worth
As of early 2026, actress Claire Danes has an estimated net worth of $36 million. In 2017, her salary per episode was raised to $450,000. In 2012, Danes and her husband, Hugh, purchased a four-story townhouse in the West Village for $6.876 million. Claire made her net worth from acting, endorsements, social media, investments, and other ventures.
| Net Worth (approx) | $36 million (as of early 2026) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $2-3 million |
| Salary (approx) | $450,000 per episode (as of 2017) |
| Income Source | Acting, endorsement, social media, etc. |
Some Interesting Facts About Claire Danes
- Claire Danes was born and raised in Manhattan, New York City, to Carla and Christopher Danes.
- Her mother is a sculptor and printmaking artist, and his father is a photographer.
- His father worked as a residential general contractor in the New York for 20 years in a company he ran called ‘Overall construction.”
- In 1997, Claire graduated from the Lycée Français de Los Angeles.
- In 1998, she enrolled at Yale University, but dropped out after two year as psychology major.
- At the age of six, she began studying dance under Ellen Robbins at Dance Theater Workshop.
- She took acting classes at HB Studio, the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute at the age of 10.
- She was signed with agent Karen Friedman at the Writers & Artists talent agency at age 12.
- In 1993, she got her first big job working on the Dudley-Moore TV sitcom pilot called Dudley.
- Claire starred as the 15-year-old Angela Chase in the TV drama series My So-Called Life.
- She was cast as Juliet alongside actor Leonardo DiCaprio in the 1996 film Romeo + Juliet.
- In 2009, Claire Danes married Hugh Dancy, and they have three children, including two sons and a daughter.
- Before marrying Hugh, she dated Ben Lee (1997-2003) and Billy Curdurp (2003-2006).
- Her role as Temple Grandin in the 2010 HBO film earned her an Emmy and Golden Globe award.
- She starred as Carrie Mathison in Homeland from 2011 to 2020, and won two Emmy awards and two Golden Globes for her work.
FAQ:
How old is Claire Danes?
As of 2026, Claire Danes is 47 years old.
Who is Claire Danes’ husband?
Since 2009, Claire Danes is married to Hugh Dancy.
What is Claire Danes’s net worth?
As of early 2026, Claire Danes’s net worth is $36 million.
Does Claire Danes have children?
Claire Danes has two sons and a daughter with Hugh Dancy.