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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 City, New York, USA
Debra Messing is 56 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Alto Knights
The Alto Knights
Debra Messing will be 56 in The Alto Knights as 'Bobbie Costello'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 2025
Poster of October H8te
October H8te
Debra Messing was 56 in October H8te as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2024
Poster of Bros
Bros
Debra Messing was 54 in Bros as 'Debra Messing'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2022
Poster of 13: The Musical
13: The Musical
Debra Messing was 53 in 13: The Musical as 'Jessica Goldman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 2022
Poster of Irresistible
Irresistible
Debra Messing was 51 in Irresistible as 'Babs Garnett (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 2020
Poster of Bombshell in Concert
Bombshell in Concert
Debra Messing was 51 in Bombshell in Concert
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 2020
Poster of The Dark Divide
The Dark Divide
Debra Messing was 51 in The Dark Divide as 'Thea Pyle'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 2020
Poster of Stucco
Stucco
Debra Messing was 50 in Stucco as 'Counselor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 2019
Poster of Searching
Searching
Debra Messing was 50 in Searching as 'Detective Vick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2018
Poster of Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
Debra Messing was 48 in Dirty Dancing as 'Marjorie Houseman'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 2014
Poster of Wright vs. Wrong
Wright vs. Wrong
Debra Messing was 41 in Wright vs. Wrong as 'Evelyn Wright'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Nothing Like the Holidays
Nothing Like the Holidays
Debra Messing was 40 in Nothing Like the Holidays as 'Sarah Rodriguez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2008
Poster of The Women
The Women
Debra Messing was 40 in The Women as 'Edie Cohen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2008
Poster of Lucky You
Lucky You
Debra Messing was 38 in Lucky You as 'Suzanne Offer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 2007
Poster of Purple Violets
Purple Violets
Debra Messing was 38 in Purple Violets as 'Kate Scott'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 30 2007
Poster of Open Season
Open Season
Debra Messing was 38 in Open Season as 'Beth (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 2006
Poster of The Wedding Date
The Wedding Date
Debra Messing was 36 in The Wedding Date as 'Kat Ellis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 2005
Poster of Garfield
Garfield
Debra Messing was 35 in Garfield as 'Arlene (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 10 2004
Poster of Along Came Polly
Along Came Polly
Debra Messing was 35 in Along Came Polly as 'Lisa Kramer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of Hollywood Ending
Hollywood Ending
Debra Messing was 33 in Hollywood Ending as 'Lori'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 2002
Poster of The Mothman Prophecies
The Mothman Prophecies
Debra Messing was 33 in The Mothman Prophecies as 'Mary Klein'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 2002
Poster of Jesus
Jesus
Debra Messing was 31 in Jesus as 'Mary Magdalene'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1999
Poster of Celebrity
Celebrity
Debra Messing was 30 in Celebrity as 'TV Reporter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 1998
Poster of McHale's Navy
McHale's Navy
Debra Messing was 28 in McHale's Navy as 'Lt. Penelope Carpenter'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 27 1995

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Debra Messing was 49+ in Will & Grace as 'Grace Adler'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 27 2016
Poster of Match Game
Match Game
Debra Messing was 47+ in Match Game as 'Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Debra Messing was 46+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of The Mysteries of Laura
The Mysteries of Laura
Debra Messing was 46+ in The Mysteries of Laura as 'Detective Laura Diamond'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 2014
Poster of Trailblazer Honors
Trailblazer Honors
Debra Messing was 45+ in Trailblazer Honors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Smash
Smash
Debra Messing was 43+ in Smash as 'Julia Houston'.
TV Show Released: 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 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 18 2011
Poster of Project Accessory
Project Accessory
Debra Messing was 43+ in Project Accessory as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Jesus
Jesus
Debra Messing was 31+ in Jesus as 'Mary Magdalene'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 14 2000
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Debra Messing was 30+ in Will & Grace as 'Grace Adler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of Prey
Prey
Debra Messing was 29+ in Prey as 'Dr. Sloan Parker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Debra Messing was 28+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997
Poster of MADtv
MADtv
Debra Messing was 27+ in MADtv as '(uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1995
Poster of Partners
Partners
Debra Messing was 27+ in Partners
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Debra Messing was 20+ in Seinfeld as 'Beth Lukner'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Today
Today
Debra Messing was 0+ in Today as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952