Donna Murphy Biography

Fast Facts

• Earned numerous accolades for her work on "Lifestories: Families in Crisis" including a Daytime Emmy and CableACE Award
• Earned a Drama Desk Award for her work in "Wonderful Town․"
• Attended New York University
• Attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute
• Married actor Shawn Elliott in 1990
• Interested in performing since a young age, she requested to be put in voice lessons at the age of 3
• Made her Broadway debut in "They're Playing Our Song" in 1979
• Quote: "I think all villains have something in common: they have something that they need or want very, very badly․"
• Got her career boost in the '90s for her work on "Passion․"
• Provides the voice for the chocolate diamonds series commercials for the retailer Jared's