Donna Murphy is an American actor best known for playing Fosca in Passion.
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Best Known For:Passion
Breakthrough:Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Passion in 1994
10 Quick Facts About Donna Murphy
- Full Name: Donna Murphy
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: Passion
- Date of Birth: March 7, 1959
- Age: 67 years old
- Place of Birth: Corona, Queens, New York
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Shawn Elliott
- Specialization: Actor
Donna Murphy Age
Donna Murphy is about 67 years old as of 2026. Donna Murphy was born in 1959.
Donna Murphy Height
Donna Murphy stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.
Education
She attended New York University, where she studied Drama.
- New York University
- Field of Study: Drama
Rise to Fame
Donna Murphy rose to prominence for her role in the film Tangled.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Tangled, Passion, and The King and I.
Film
- Film: Tangled (Mother Gothel, 2010) — Voice role
- Work: Passion (Fosca, 1994) — Tony Award-winning Broadway role
- Work: The King and I (Anna Leonowens, 1996) — Tony Award-winning Broadway role
Awards & Achievements
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical — Passion
Donna Murphy Family & Relationships
- Father: Robert Murphy
- Mother: Jeanne Fink
Personal Information
- Full Name: Donna Murphy
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 7, 1959
- Age: 67
- Birthday: March 7
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Corona, Queens, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
Family & Relationships
- Father: Robert Murphy
- Mother: Jeanne Fink
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Shawn Elliott
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
- Shawn Elliott (Spouse • Late husband; married 1990 until his death in 2016)
