Erin Daniels is an American actress. She is known for her role as Dana Fairbanks on The L Word. Her feature film work includes A Single Man, One Hour Photo, and Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean.
One Hour Photo, Wheelmen, House of 1000 Corpses, Few Options, The Sitter, Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean, The Bling Ring, Portland, Doghouse
TV Shows
The L Word, Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter
Star Sign
Libra
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Trademark
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Her witty, sarcastic sense of humor
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Her comical facial expressions
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Quote
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"Everyone goes through their 20s trying to figure out who they are. Sexuality included. Whether you're gay or straight or wherever you fall on the Kinsey scale." On why "The L Word" is a hit show.
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"No, Not even remotely...Because I don't care. I don't pick roles based on how famous they are going to make me, I pick roles based on how they're going to inspire me intellectually." On being asked whether or not she was worried how playing a lesbian (on Showtime series, "The L Word") would reflect on her ability to get future acting roles.
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Fact
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While at Vassar, she took as many theater classes as she could without having to declare a second major.
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Tried out for 'Bette' and 'Alice' before landing the role of 'Dana' on The L Word (2004).
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Does great voice imitations.
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Was a gymnast in her youth.
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Is allergic to cats.
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Turned down offer from The L Word (2004) creator Ilene Chaiken to star in a webisode series for her character, Dana Fairbanks, after Dana died from cancer in the show.
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The L Word (2004) co-star Jennifer Beals used to consult Erin for advice on doing some of the show's comedic scenes.
Best friends with The L Word (2004) cast mates Katherine Moennig and Leisha Hailey. Kate and Leisha have both confirmed that they still see Erin regularly back home in Los Angeles.
Has 20/20 vision - she wears neither glasses nor contacts in real life.
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Growing up, she wanted to be either a furniture designer or archaeologist.
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Was an avid Speech and Debate competitor in high school.
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Of Jewish descent.
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Contrary to erroneous rumors about salary negotiations, Erin's departure from The L Word (2004) was purely a creative decision from the show's creators, in particular Ilene Chaiken and Rose Lam. The creators wanted to tell an impacting story about death from cancer, and believed that Erin's immensely popular character - tennis player Dana Fairbanks - was well-liked enough to send a very strong message about mortality. The decision to kill Dana was met with great opposition from cast members and Erin herself. To this day, this remains the show's most controversial storyline.
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Speaks French fluently, and spends a lot of her time outside work in France.
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Has confirmed that she is heterosexual in real life, but continues to be open-minded about love.
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She was educated at Vassar College. Upon graduating from there (with a degree in Architecture and Art History), she relocated to New York to begin her entertainment career. She later moved to Los Angeles to further her career.
$1.5 Million
