Erin Daniels
Erin Daniels | |
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| Born | Erin Cohen |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse |
Chris Uettwiller
(m. 2009; div. 2019) |
| Children | 2 |
Erin Daniels (née Cohen) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Dana Fairbanks on The L Word (2004–2007). Her feature film work includes A Single Man (2009) and One Hour Photo (2002).
Early life[edit]
Daniels was born Erin Cohen in St. Louis, Missouri, where she grew up. Her father is an architect, and her mother is a clinical social worker. She grew up in a Jewish family; her mother co-founded the Central Reform Congregation in St. Louis and her grandmother received an award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews.[1][2] She attended Clayton High School and Vassar College, graduating from the latter in 1995[3] after majoring in art.[1]
Career[edit]
After Vassar, she moved to New York City, where she studied with William Esper, a protégé of Sanford Meisner, and worked Off Broadway. She then moved to Los Angeles for a part on the short-lived TV series Action.[1]
In 2002, the St. Louis Film Festival awarded Daniels the Emerging Star Award.refcn She appeared in One Hour Photo, Wheelmen, and House of 1000 Corpses[4] before becoming a major cast member of Showtime's The L Word. Her depiction of Dana Fairbanks on that show prompted an anonymous donation of a million dollars to the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation,[5] an organization that promotes and funds breast cancer intraductal research.[6]
Daniels has also appeared in the TV shows Action, Jericho, Dexter, Saving Grace, Big Shots, Justice, CSI and Swingtown.
She played the role of The Mother in Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean.[7]
Personal life[edit]
 | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (December 2022) |
Daniels married producer Chris Uettwiller in 2008, and had two children with him. The couple divorced in February 2019.
Filmography[edit]
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1998 | USMA West Point | Christine Davis | TV movie |
| 1999 | Flushed | as Erin Cohen | |
| Chill Factor | Medic #2 | ||
| 2000 | The Disciples | Lisa Johnson | TV movie |
| 2002 | One Hour Photo | Maya Burson | |
| 2003 | House of 1000 Corpses | Denise Willis | |
| 2005 | Wheelmen | Gwen | |
| 2009 | A Single Man | Bank Teller | |
| 2010 | Starlight Inn | Katherine Sellwood | short |
| 2011 | Few Options | Helen | |
| 2011 | The Sitter | Mrs. Pedulla | |
| 2012 | Like Father | Ali Miller | TV movie |
| Pull the Trigger, Mr. Wicker | Raphaella | short | |
| Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean | Roommate's Mother | ||
| 2013 | The Bling Ring | Shannon | |
Television credits[edit]
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Law & Order | Miss Stadler | Guest Appearance |
| 1999 | The Outer Limits | Barbara Chafey | Guest Appearance |
| 1999 | Action[8] | Jenny | |
| 2000 | V.I.P. | Die Bodyguards | |
| 2001 | Jack & Jill | Becky Hart | |
| 2001 | Philly | Nicole Gilbert | |
| 2003 | Boomtown[9] | Karen Crane | |
| 2004-2007 | The L Word[10] | Dana Fairbanks | Main Character |
| 2006 | Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter[11] | Julie Reno | Unaired Pilot |
| 2006 | Love Monkey | Dana | |
| 2006 | Dexter | Rita's Neighbour | |
| 2006 | Justice | Betsy Harrison | |
| 2007 | Jericho | Maggie | |
| 2007 | CSI: NY | Det. Brennan | |
| 2007 | Big Shots | Rebecca Parks | |
| 2007 | Saving Grace | Asst. D.A. Morgan Byer | |
| 2008 | Swingtown | Sylvia Davis | |
| 2009 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Schuyler | |
| 2011 | Rizzoli & Isles[12] | Kate | |
| 2013 | Maron | Female Vet | |
| 2014 | Perception | Dillon's Mother | |
| 2015 | Stalker | Lauren | |
| 2020 | The Bold Type | Mindy | |
| 2022 | The L Word: Generation Q | Dana Fairbanks | Guest Appearance |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c A ‘Blue’ (State) Role Archived 2009-07-15 at the Wayback Machine, a February 2005 article from The Jewish Week
- ^ Bloom, Nate (December 8, 2011). "Jewish Stars 12/16". Cleveland Jewish News.
Born Erin Cohen in St. Louis, Daniels is instantly recognizable to fans of the former Showtime series "The L Word"
- ^ Benjamin Morse (2006). "Dana Lives". Vassar Alumni Quarterly. Archived from the original on October 10, 2007. Retrieved January 16, 2008.
- ^ "Top 10 Offscreen Horror Kills We Wish We'd Seen!". BloodyDisgusting. June 4, 2010.
- ^ Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation Receives $1 Million Dollar Donation... Archived October 4, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, from the foundation's website
- ^ About the Foundation / Our Vision & Research scissors Archived August 24, 2007, at the Wayback Machine from the website of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
- ^ "JOSHUA TREE, 1951: A PORTRAIT OF JAMES DEAN | Written and Directed by Matthew Mishory". www.joshuatree1951.com. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "Action". TVGuide.com. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
- ^ "Boomtown". TVGuide.com. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: "DTLA" star Erin Daniels talks missing "The L Word" and working with Emma Watson - AfterEllen". AfterEllen. October 31, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
- ^ "Erin Daniels headlines Fox pilot ˜Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter' - Media Life Magazine". medialifemagazine.com. Archived from the original on August 1, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ ""Rizzoli & Isles" Subtext Recap (2.13): Having a good-looking LLBFF is the best revenge - Page 3 of 9 - AfterEllen". AfterEllen. December 15, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
External links[edit]
- Erin Daniels at IMDb
- Erin Daniels interview at Diva Magazine official site
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