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Marcia Cross
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| Born |
Marcia Anne Cross
March 25, 1962 |
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Tom Mahoney
(m. 2006) |
| Partner(s) | Richard Jordan (1985–1993; his death) |
| Children | 2 |
Marcia Anne Cross (born on March 25, 1962) is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. Marcia Cross first appeared in daytime soap operas like The Edge of Night and One Life to Live.
Later, she became famous for her roles in primetime TV. From 1992 to 1997, she played Kimberly Shaw on Melrose Place. She also starred as Bree Van de Kamp in the ABC series Desperate Housewives from 2004 to 2012. For this role, she was nominated for several awards, including three Golden Globe Awards. She also had a recurring role as President Claire Haas on the ABC series Quantico.
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Early Life and Education
Marcia Anne Cross was born on March 25, 1962, in Marlborough, Massachusetts. She grew up there as the youngest of three daughters. Her mother, Janet, was a teacher, and her father, Mark J. Cross, was a personnel manager.
Marcia graduated from Marlborough High School in 1980. She then received a scholarship to the Juilliard School, a famous performing arts school. In 1984, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Acting from Juilliard. Later, in 1997, she went back to school. She earned a master's degree in psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles in 2003.
Acting Career
Marcia Cross started her acting journey in 1984. Her first role was on the soap opera The Edge of Night. After this, she moved from New York to Los Angeles. She soon got roles in TV movies. One of these was The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James.
In 1986, she joined the cast of One Life to Live. She played the character Kate Sanders until 1987. She also appeared as a guest star on many popular primetime shows. These included Who's the Boss?, Quantum Leap, and Cheers.
Rise to Fame
In 1992, Marcia Cross got a big role as Dr. Kimberly Shaw on Melrose Place. This show was very popular. She stayed on the show for five seasons. She also appeared in sitcoms like Seinfeld, Boy Meets World, and The King of Queens. Her dramatic roles included appearances on CSI and Touched by an Angel.
In 2003, Cross co-starred as Linda Abbott on the TV series Everwood.
Desperate Housewives and Beyond
In 2004, Marcia Cross took on the role of Bree Van de Kamp in Desperate Housewives. This show became a huge success. Cross was nominated for many awards for her performance. These included an Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. She also won two Screen Actors Guild Awards with the cast. The series ran for eight seasons, ending in 2012.
After Desperate Housewives, Cross continued acting. In 2015, she guest-starred in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Later, she joined the cast of the thriller series Quantico. She played the recurring role of President Claire Haas.
Personal Life
From a young age, Marcia Cross loved performing. She took piano and dance lessons. Her first acting role was in grade school. It was in a play called The Witch of Blackbird Pond.
Family Life
Marcia Cross was in a long-term relationship with actor Richard Jordan. He passed away in 1993. In 2006, she married stockbroker Tom Mahoney. They welcomed twin daughters in February 2007.
Advocacy and Awareness
In 2018, Marcia Cross shared her experience with a health challenge. She wanted to help others and reduce any shame associated with similar diagnoses. She learned that many people felt embarrassed about their condition. She decided to speak out to encourage open discussions. She also advocates for more public information about the HPV infection. HPV can cause certain types of cancer.
Marcia Cross has also spoken out about her concerns for people affected by conflicts in the world. She has called for peace and help for those in need. She expressed deep sadness about the suffering and silence surrounding such events.
Filmography
See also
In Spanish: Marcia Cross para niños
