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Debra Messing

Bio: Debra Lynn Messing (born August 15, 1968) is an American actress. After graduating from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Messing starred in the shortlived television series, Ned and Stacey on Fox (1995–1997), and Prey on ABC (1998)
Born: Thu, Aug 15 1968
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Debra Messing is 55 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Alto Knights
Alto Knights
Debra Messing will be
56 in Alto Knights
as 'Bobbie Costello'.
Wed, Mar 19 2025
Poster of Bros
Bros
Debra Messing was
54 in Bros
as 'Debra Messing'.
Fri, Sep 30 2022
Poster of 13: The Musical
13: The Musical
Debra Messing was
53 in 13: The Musical
as 'Jessica Goldman'.
Fri, Aug 12 2022
Poster of Irresistible
Irresistible
Debra Messing was
51 in Irresistible
as 'Babs Garnett (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 01 2020
Poster of Bombshell in Concert
Bombshell in Concert
Debra Messing was
51 in Bombshell in Concert
as ''.
Wed, May 20 2020
Poster of The Dark Divide
The Dark Divide
Debra Messing was
51 in The Dark Divide
as 'Thea Pyle'.
Sat, Mar 28 2020
Poster of The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
Debra Messing was
51 in The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 02 2020
Poster of Stucco
Stucco
Debra Messing was
50 in Stucco
as 'Counselor'.
Thu, Aug 08 2019
Poster of Searching
Searching
Debra Messing was
50 in Searching
as 'Detective Vick'.
Fri, Aug 24 2018
Poster of Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
Debra Messing was
48 in Dirty Dancing
as 'Marjorie Houseman'.
Wed, May 24 2017
Poster of Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
Debra Messing was
47 in Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
as 'The Queen'.
Sun, May 01 2016
Poster of Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Debra Messing was
47 in Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 21 2016
Poster of Like Sunday, Like Rain
Like Sunday, Like Rain
Debra Messing was
45 in Like Sunday, Like Rain
as 'Barbara'.
Sat, Mar 01 2014
Poster of Nothing Like the Holidays
Nothing Like the Holidays
Debra Messing was
40 in Nothing Like the Holidays
as 'Sarah Rodriguez'.
Fri, Dec 12 2008
Poster of The Women
The Women
Debra Messing was
40 in The Women
as 'Edie Cohen'.
Fri, Sep 12 2008
Poster of Lucky You
Lucky You
Debra Messing was
38 in Lucky You
as 'Suzanne Offer'.
Tue, May 01 2007
Poster of Purple Violets
Purple Violets
Debra Messing was
38 in Purple Violets
as 'Kate Scott'.
Mon, Apr 30 2007
Poster of Open Season
Open Season
Debra Messing was
38 in Open Season
as 'Beth (voice)'.
Wed, Sep 27 2006
Poster of The Wedding Date
The Wedding Date
Debra Messing was
36 in The Wedding Date
as 'Kat Ellis'.
Fri, Feb 04 2005
Poster of Garfield
Garfield
Debra Messing was
35 in Garfield
as 'Arlene (voice)'.
Thu, Jun 10 2004
Poster of Along Came Polly
Along Came Polly
Debra Messing was
35 in Along Came Polly
as 'Lisa Kramer'.
Fri, Jan 16 2004
Poster of NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Debra Messing was
33 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of Hollywood Ending
Hollywood Ending
Debra Messing was
33 in Hollywood Ending
as 'Lori'.
Fri, May 03 2002
Poster of The Mothman Prophecies
The Mothman Prophecies
Debra Messing was
33 in The Mothman Prophecies
as 'Mary Klein'.
Fri, Jan 25 2002
Poster of Jesus
Jesus
Debra Messing was
31 in Jesus
as 'Mary Magdalene'.
Sun, Dec 05 1999
Poster of Celebrity
Celebrity
Debra Messing was
30 in Celebrity
as 'TV Reporter'.
Mon, Sep 07 1998
Poster of McHale's Navy
McHale's Navy
Debra Messing was
28 in McHale's Navy
as 'Lt. Penelope Carpenter'.
Fri, Apr 18 1997
Poster of A Walk in the Clouds
A Walk in the Clouds
Debra Messing was
26 in A Walk in the Clouds
as 'Betty Sutton'.
Sat, May 27 1995
Poster of Wright vs. Wrong
Wright vs. Wrong
Debra Messing will be
55+ in Wright vs. Wrong
as 'Evelyn Wright'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Debra Messing was
51+ in Tamron Hall
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Debra Messing was
49+ in Will & Grace
as 'Grace Adler'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 2017
Poster of The $100,000 Pyramid
The $100,000 Pyramid
Debra Messing was
47+ in The $100,000 Pyramid
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 27 2016
Poster of Match Game
Match Game
Debra Messing was
47+ in Match Game
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 26 2016
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Debra Messing was
46+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of The Mysteries of Laura
The Mysteries of Laura
Debra Messing was
46+ in The Mysteries of Laura
as 'Detective Laura Diamond'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 2014
Poster of Trailblazer Honors
Trailblazer Honors
Debra Messing was
45+ in Trailblazer Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 27 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Debra Messing was
45+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Debra Messing was
45+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Smash
Smash
Debra Messing was
43+ in Smash
as 'Julia Houston'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 06 2012
Poster of Billy on the Street
Billy on the Street
Debra Messing was
43+ in Billy on the Street
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 18 2011
Poster of Project Accessory
Project Accessory
Debra Messing was
43+ in Project Accessory
as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 27 2011
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Debra Messing was
40+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of The Starter Wife
The Starter Wife
Debra Messing was
38+ in The Starter Wife
as 'Molly Kagan'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 31 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Debra Messing was
38+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of The Megan Mullally Show
The Megan Mullally Show
Debra Messing was
38+ in The Megan Mullally Show
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of The Reichen Show
The Reichen Show
Debra Messing was
37+ in The Reichen Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005
Poster of Project Runway
Project Runway
Debra Messing was
36+ in Project Runway
as 'Self - Guest Judge, Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 2004
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Debra Messing was
35+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Debra Messing was
31+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Alicia Harding'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Debra Messing was
30+ in Will & Grace
as 'Grace Adler'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of Prey
Prey
Debra Messing was
29+ in Prey
as 'Dr. Sloan Parker'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Debra Messing was
28+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Debra Messing was
28+ in King of the Hill
as 'Mrs. Hilgren-Bronson (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997
Poster of MADtv
MADtv
Debra Messing was
27+ in MADtv
as '(uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1995
Poster of Partners
Partners
Debra Messing was
27+ in Partners
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1995
Poster of Ned and Stacey
Ned and Stacey
Debra Messing was
27+ in Ned and Stacey
as 'Stacey Colbert'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1995
Poster of Inside the Actors Studio
Inside the Actors Studio
Debra Messing was
25+ in Inside the Actors Studio
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Debra Messing was
25+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Debra Messing was
23+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Debra Messing was
20+ in Seinfeld
as 'Beth Lukner'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Debra Messing was
20+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Today
Today
Debra Messing was
0+ in Today
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952