Dana Ivey

Born:August 12, 1941

Place of Birth:Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Dana Ivey, born on August 12, 1941, is a highly acclaimed American actress known for her versatile performances on both stage and screen. With a career spanning decades, she has solidified herself as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry.

Ivey has garnered immense recognition for her work on Broadway, earning five Tony Award nominations for her exceptional performances. Her talent and dedication to her craft shone through when she won the prestigious Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play in 1997 for her remarkable roles in "Sex and Longing" and "The Last Night of Ballyhoo."

One of her notable achievements includes originating the title role in the iconic play "Driving Miss Daisy," showcasing her ability to bring complex characters to life with depth and authenticity. Her portrayal was so captivating that she received a Drama Desk award nomination for Best Actress in a Play.

In addition to her successful stage career, Dana Ivey has also made a significant impact in the world of film. Her on-screen presence has graced numerous acclaimed movies, including "The Color Purple" (1985), "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (1988), "The Addams Family" (1991), and "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" (1992).

Her impressive filmography also includes memorable roles in popular films such as "Sleepless in Seattle" (1993), "Addams Family Values" (1993), "Two Weeks Notice" (2002), "Rush Hour 3" (2007), and "The Help" (2011). Dana Ivey's ability to seamlessly transition between stage and screen has solidified her reputation as a versatile and accomplished actress.

Throughout her illustrious career, Dana Ivey has captivated audiences with her unmatched talent, delivering performances that resonate long after the curtain falls. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to inhabit a wide range of characters have made her a beloved figure in the world of entertainment.

With her impeccable acting skills and a passion for storytelling, Dana Ivey continues to inspire aspiring actors and entertain audiences worldwide. Her contributions to both stage and screen have left an indelible mark on the industry, earning her a well-deserved place among the entertainment elite.

As a seasoned performer, Dana Ivey's commitment to her artistry and her ability to bring characters to life with depth and authenticity have cemented her status as a true acting legend. Whether on Broadway or in Hollywood, she continues to enchant viewers with her captivating performances and undeniable talent.

Dana Ivey's legacy in the entertainment industry is a testament to her exceptional skill, unwavering dedication, and enduring passion for her craft. Her remarkable body of work serves as an inspiration to aspiring actors and a testament to the power of storytelling through the art of acting.

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Ocean's Eight

Diana

2018

Debbie Ocean, a criminal mastermind, gathers a crew of female thieves to pull off the heist of the century at New York's annual Met Gala.

The Help

Gracie Higginbotham

2011

Aibileen Clark is a middle-aged African-American maid who has spent her life raising white children and has recently lost her only son; Minny Jackson is an African-American maid who has often offended her employers despite her family's struggles with money and her desperate need for jobs; and Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan is a young white woman who has recently moved back home after graduating college to find out her childhood maid has mysteriously disappeared. These three stories intertwine to explain how life in Jackson, Mississippi revolves around "the help"; yet they are always kept at a certain distance because of racial lines.

Rush Hour 3

Sister Agnes

2007

After a botched assassination attempt, the mismatched duo finds themselves in Paris, struggling to retrieve a precious list of names, as the murderous crime syndicate's henchmen try their best to stop them. Once more, Lee and Carter must fight their way through dangerous gangsters; however, this time, the past has come back to haunt Lee. Will the boys get the job done once and for all?

Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde

Congresswoman Libby Hauser

2003

Now a rising young lawyer, Elle Woods is about to make partner at her firm, but when she finds out her dog's relatives are being used as cosmetic test subjects, she heads to Washington D.C. to fight for animal rights.

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Desk Clerk

1992

Instead of flying to Florida with his folks, Kevin ends up alone in New York, where he gets a hotel room with his dad's credit card—despite problems from a clerk and meddling bellboy. But when Kevin runs into his old nemeses, the Wet Bandits, he's determined to foil their plans to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve.

The Addams Family

Margaret Alford / Margaret Addams

1991

When a man claiming to be long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after 25 years lost, the family plans a celebration to wake the dead. But the kids barely have time to warm up the electric chair before Morticia begins to suspect Fester is fraud when he can't recall any of the details of Fester's life.

Addams Family Values

Margaret Addams

1993

Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by parents Gomez and Morticia. Things go from bad to worse when the new "black widow" nanny, Debbie Jellinsky, launches her plan to add Fester to her collection of dead husbands.

Two Weeks Notice

Ruth Kelson

2002

Dedicated environmental lawyer Lucy Kelson goes to work for billionaire George Wade as part of a deal to preserve a community center. Indecisive and weak-willed George grows dependent on Lucy's guidance on everything from legal matters to clothing. Exasperated, Lucy gives notice and picks Harvard graduate June Carter as her replacement. As Lucy's time at the firm nears an end, she grows jealous of June and has second thoughts about leaving George.

Sabrina

Mack

1995

Sabrina Fairchild, a chauffeur's daughter, grew up at the Long Island estate of the wealthy Larrabee family enchanted with their sparkling world of privilege and wealth, but she's especially enamored of younger son David, a charming playboy. After the once plain Sabrina returns from a sojourn in Paris transformed into a glamorous young woman, she at long last catches David's eye. In a calculated effort to manipulate David away from her and into a more financially advantageous marriage, formidable older brother Linus devises a plan to keep them apart.

The Color Purple

Miss Millie

1985

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.

Ghost Town

Marjorie Pickthall

2008

Bertram Pincus, a cranky, people-hating Manhattan dentist, develops the unwelcome ability to see dead people. Really annoying dead people. Even worse, they all want something from him, particularly Frank Herlihy, a smooth-talking ghost, who pesters him into a romantic scheme involving his widow Gwen. They are soon entangled in a hilarious predicament between the now and the hereafter!

The Kid

Dr. Alexander

2000

Powerful businessman Russ Duritz is self-absorbed and immersed in his work. But by the magic of the moon, he meets Rusty, a chubby, charming 8-year-old version of himself who can't believe he could turn out so badly – with no life and no dog. With Rusty's help, Russ is able to reconcile the person he used to dream of being with the man he's actually become.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Mrs. Reed

1988

Con artist Lawrence Jamieson is a longtime resident of a luxurious coastal resort, where he enjoys the lavish fruits of his deceptions -- that is, until a competitor, Freddy Benson, shows up. When the new guy's lowbrow tactics impinge on his own sophisticated work and believing him to be the infamous conman 'The Jackal', Lawrence resolves to get rid of him. Confident of his own duplicitous talents, he challenges Freddy to a winner-takes-all competition: whoever swindles their latest mark, American heiress Janet Colgate, out of $50,000 first can stay, while the other must leave town.

Sleepless in Seattle

Claire

1993

After the death of his mother, a young boy calls a radio station in an attempt to set his father up on a date. Talking about his father’s loneliness soon leads to a meeting with a young female journalist, who has flown to Seattle to write a story about the boy and his father.

Explorers

Mrs. Müller

1985

Middle schooler Ben spends his free time watching sci-fi films, playing video games and reading comic books. Surprisingly, his affinity for all things fantastical yields a real result – when he has a vivid dream about technology, his prodigy best friend Wolfgang manages to create a working spacecraft. Joined by their buddy Darren, the boys take off into outer space and encounter some very odd extraterrestrial life.

Did You Hear About the Morgans?

Trish Pinger

2009

New Yorkers Paul and Meryl Morgan seem to have it all -- except that their marriage is crumbling around them. But their romantic woes are small compared to the trouble they find themselves in after witnessing a murder. To protect them from an assassin, federal agents whisk away Paul and Meryl to a small town in Wyoming, where their marriage will crash and burn, or their passion will reignite.