Debra Lynn Messing is an American actor best known for playing Grace Adler in Will & Grace.
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Best Known For:The television show Will & Grace
Breakthrough:Cast as Grace Adler on Will & Grace in 1998
10 Quick Facts About Debra Lynn Messing
- Full Name: Debra Lynn Messing
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Will & Grace
- Date of Birth: August 15, 1968
- Age: 58 years old
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Daniel Zelman
- Children: Roman Walker Zelman
Debra Lynn Messing Age
Debra Lynn Messing is about 58 years old as of 2026. Debra Lynn Messing was born in 1968.
Debra Lynn Messing Height
Debra Lynn Messing stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Brandeis University and New York University Tisch School of the Arts.
- Brandeis University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Theater Arts
- Period: 1990
- New York University Tisch School of the Arts
- Qualification: Master of Fine Arts
- Field of Study: Acting
Rise to Fame
Debra Lynn Messing rose to prominence for her role on the television show Will & Grace.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Will & Grace and The Starter Wife.
- TV Show: Will & Grace (Grace Adler, 1998-2006, 2017-2020) — Primetime Emmy Award winner
- TV Show: The Starter Wife (Molly Kagan, 2007-2008)
Awards & Achievements
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series — Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — Will & Grace
Debra Lynn Messing Family & Relationships
Debra Lynn Messing is divorced. She has 1 child, Roman Walker Zelman.
- Father: Brian Messing
- Mother: Sandra Simons
- Siblings:
- Brett Messing
- Children:
- Roman Walker Zelman (2004)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Debra Lynn Messing
- Popular As: Debra Messing
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 15, 1968
- Age: 58
- Birthday: August 15
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
- Hair Color: Red
Family & Relationships
- Father: Brian Messing
- Mother: Sandra Simons
- Siblings: Brett Messing
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Daniel Zelman
- Children: Roman Walker Zelman
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $48,000–$619,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $170,000–$11,313,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Daniel Zelman(Spouse • Ex-husband; married 2000–2016)
