
Donna Lynne Champlin Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 3½ in |
Weight | 60 kg |
Date of Birth | January 21, 1971 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Spouse | Andrew Arrow |
Donna Lynne Champlin is a well-known American actress who has also branched out as a dancer, singer, director, writer, stand-up comedienne, pianist, composer, musical director, and choreographer during the course of her glorious career. Starting at the age of 4, she has worked in the productions of numerous musicals such as James Joyce’s The Dead, By Jeeves, Hollywood Arms, Sweeney Todd, Billy Elliot the Musical, Very Warm for May, Very Good Eddie, First Lady Suite, Harold and Maude, My Life With Albertine, Bloomer Girl, and Jolson. She has also been a part of numerous shows and movies which include By Jeeves, Law & Order, The Good Wife, Younger, Another Period, The Dark Half, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), and Downsizing. However, Champlin’s most prominent roles include her performances as Kim Gifford in the comedy web series, Submissions Only, and as Paula Proctor in the romantic musical comedy-drama TV series, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Donna Lynne Champlin has also garnered a major social media fan base with over 40k followers on Instagram and more than 50k followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Donna Lynne Champlin
Nick Name
Donna
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Rochester, New York, United States
Residence
She resides in New York City, New York, United States.
Nationality
Education
Donna Lynne Champlin attended Carnegie Mellon University where she studied Musical Theatre and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1993. She also attended Oxford University on the Advanced Acting Scholarship and was trained in Shakespeare and Chekhov.
Occupation
Actress, Dancer, Singer, Director, Writer, Stand-Up Comedienne, Pianist, Composer, Musical Director, Choreographer
Family
- Father – He was a scientist.
- Mother – Dorothy Champlin (Technical Writer)
- Siblings – Mike (Older Brother)
Manager
Donna Lynne Champlin is represented by Talent House and Forward Entertainment.
Genre
Soundtrack
Instruments
Vocals, Piano, Flute, Accordion
Labels
She released her album, Old Friends, via Parting Glass Productions.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 3½ in or 161 cm
Weight
60 kg or 132 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Donna Lynne Champlin has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown (Natural)
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Jolly personality
- Wide forehead
Best Known For
- Having been cast in a number of shows such as Law & Order (2008-2010) as Sergeant Angelyne Robinson /CSU Det. Halpern, Submissions Only (2011-2014) as Kim Gifford, The Good Wife (2014) as Myra Weymouth, Younger (2015) as Lori, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (From 2015) as Paula Proctor, and Another Period (2018) as Hortense Bellacourt
- Appearing in a variety of roles in movies like The Dark Half (1993) as Babysitter, By Jeeves (2001) as Honoria Glossop, The Audition (2008) as Monitor, A Secret Promise a.k.a My Father’s Will (2009) as Sandra, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) as Broadway Lady, and Downsizing (2017) as Leisureland Administrator
- Performing several songs, such as Trapped in a Car with Someone You Don’t Want to Be Trapped in a Car With, I’ve Always Never Believed in You, The Group Mind Has Decided You’re in Love, The Cringe, The Miracle of Birth, No One Else Is Singing My Song, Buttload of Cats, This Song Goes in a Loop Dee Loop, After Everything I’ve Done For You, California Christmastime Face Your Fears, Flooded with Justice, What a Rush to Be a Bride, Let’s Generalize About Men, and Back in Action, in various episodes of the musical comedy series, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
First Album
Her debut album was titled Old Friends and was released in 2009 via Parting Glass Productions. It contained 15 songs which included the songs like Hard Times Come Again No More, Once Upon a December, Cry, Smile, Only Hope, From God’s Arms to My Arms to Yours, When Eleanor Smiles, When the End Comes, and The Parting Glass.
First Film
Donna Lynne Champlin made her first theatrical film appearance as a babysitter in the horror mystery thriller adaptation of the Stephen King’s novel of the same name, The Dark Half, in 1993. However, she was not credited for her part.
She made her first credited theatrical film appearance as Sandra in the drama movie, A Secret Promise a.k.a My Father’s Will, in 2009.
First TV Show
Donna Lynne Champlin made her first TV show appearance as herself in an episode of the talk-show series, Live! with Kelly, in 2006.
First Web Show
She made her first web show appearance as Kim Gifford in an episode, titled Dangerous Anaesthesia, of the comedy series, Submissions Only, in 2011.
Donna Lynne Champlin Favorite Things
- Character On The TV Show ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ – Rebecca
Source – Twitter
Donna Lynne Champlin Facts
Featured Image by Donna Lynne Champlin / Instagram
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