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Debra Messing

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 television series Ned and Stacey on Fox (1995–1997) and Prey on ABC (1998). She achieved her breakthrough role as Grace Adler, an interior designer, on the NBC sitcom Will & Grace (1998–2006…

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Occupation
Actress
Education
Brandeis University (BA) · New York University (MFA)
Born
Debra Lynn Messing (1968-08-15) August 15, 1968 (age 58) New York City, U.S.
Children
1
Years active
1993–present

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Debra Messing

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Debra Messing

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Debra Messing → IMDbDebra Messing Video, Instagram, Internet Off-Broadway Database, Makers, Messing, Women Who Make AmericaDebra
Education · 2
Debra Messing → Brandeis University (BA), New York University (MFA)
Born · 1
Debra Messing → Debra Lynn Messing (1968-08-15) August 15, 1968 (age 58) New York City, U.S.
Children · 1
Debra Messing → 1
Occupation · 1
Debra Messing → Actress
Spouse · 1
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Years active · 1
Debra Messing → 1993–present

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Debra MessingYears active1993–present1.00infobox
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Debra Messingrelated to External linksIMDbDebra Messing Video0.60section

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