Erin Daniels Biography

Fast Facts

• Won an Emerging Actor Award at the 2002 St․ Louis International Film Festival
• Studied acting under one of Method actor Sanford Meisner's protégés, William Esper, after moving to New York City
• Quote: "(On playing gay characters) "You know, for me, it's about the role, not about the sexuality․ If it's interesting and she's gay, of course I'd jump at that opportunity․ If the only interesting thing about the part is that she's gay, I feel like TV should have grown past that by now․""
• Gained attention playing Dana Fairbanks on "The L Word," a performance that inspired an anonymous donor to give a million dollars to the Dr․ Susan Love Research Foundation, a breast cancer research organization
• Known for her wit and sarcastic sense of humor, as well as her comical expressions
• When she was young, she practiced gymnastics, and she learned how to play the piano
• Competed in speech and debate during her high school years