Blythe Katherine Danner is an American actor best known for playing Dina Byrnes in the film Meet the Parents.
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Best Known For:The film Meet the Parents
Breakthrough:Won a Theatre World Award and Tony Award for her performance in Butterflies Are Free in 1970
10 Quick Facts About Blythe Katherine Danner
- Full Name: Blythe Katherine Danner
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Meet the Parents
- Date of Birth: February 3, 1943
- Age: 83 years old
- Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Bruce Paltrow
- Specialization: Actor
Blythe Katherine Danner Age
Blythe Katherine Danner is about 83 years old as of 2026. Blythe Katherine Danner was born in 1943.
Blythe Katherine Danner Height
Blythe Katherine Danner stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at George School and Bard College.
- George School
- Qualification: High School Diploma
- Bard College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Fine Arts
Rise to Fame
Blythe Katherine Danner rose to prominence for her role in the film Meet the Parents.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Will & Grace, Meet the Parents, and The Prince of Tides.
Television
- TV Show: Will & Grace (Marilyn Truman, 2001) — Won Primetime Emmy Award
Film
- Film: Meet the Parents (Dina Byrnes, 2000)
- Film: The Prince of Tides (Sally Wingo, 1991)
Awards & Achievements
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play — Tony Awards — Butterflies Are Free
- Primetime Emmy Award — Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — Huff
Blythe Katherine Danner Family & Relationships
Blythe Katherine Danner is widowed. She has 2 children, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jake Paltrow.
- Father: Harry Earl Danner
- Mother: Katharine Danner
- Children:
- Gwyneth Paltrow (1972)
- Jake Paltrow (1975)
Lesser Known Facts
- She is a passionate environmental activist and has served on the board of environmental organizations.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Blythe Katherine Danner
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 3, 1943
- Age: 83
- Birthday: February 3
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Harry Earl Danner
- Mother: Katharine Danner
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Bruce Paltrow
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Bruce Paltrow (Spouse • Husband)
- Gwyneth Paltrow (Child • Daughter)
- Jake Paltrow (Child • Son)
