Brooke Elliott Biography

Fast Facts

• Earned numerous acting nominations for her role on "Drop Dead Diva" including a Prism and Satellite Award
• Earned a theater degree from Western Michigan University in 1998
• Quote: "The majority of women in America look like me․ It's one of the things I love about 'Drop Dead Diva' ․․․ People have been starving for more characters like this․ I don't think the show is going to stop all those stereotypes out there, but it is a step in the right direction․"
• Began her career as a background performer for various traveling musicals in the late '90s before eventually making her Broadway debut in Rosie O'Donnell's production of Taboo
• Made her film debut in 2000 and would go on to act in small roles throughout the next 10 years before landing her breakout role on Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva" in 2009