Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Singer, Stage actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Shawn Elliott (1990)
Residences
Hauppauge, Topsfield
Education
Masconomet Regional High School, Stella Adler Studio of Acting, New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Italian
Popularity
Tier B -- 34,349 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 36
Year context
Born in 1959 -- Cuban Revolution; Fidel Castro takes power; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Career
Career spanning 26 years (1996-2022)
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (15)
AWARDS (4)
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Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical
2007
WON
G
Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
1994
WON
B
Drama League Award
WON
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Tony Awards
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Biography
Donna Murphy (born March 7, 1959) is an American stage, film, television actress and singer. Murphy has won two Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical for her roles in Passion as Fosca and in The King and I as Anna Leonowens. She received three more Tony Award nominations for Best Actress in a Musical for her performances in Wonderful Town as Ruth Sherwood,Lovemusik as Lotte Lenya and The People in the Picture as Raisel/Bubbie. She is known, most recently, for her role as Mother Gothel in the animated Disney film Tangled (2010), Anij, Captain Jean-Luc Picard's love interest, in Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) and her numerous stage roles in musical theatre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Donna Murphy?
Donna Murphy is 66 years old, born on .
Where was Donna Murphy born?
Donna Murphy was born in Corona, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Donna Murphy been in?
Donna Murphy has 15 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Gilded Age (2022), Another World (2019), Mercy Street (2016), No Pay, Nudity (2016), House of Versace (2013).
What is Donna Murphy known for?
Donna Murphy is primarily known as an actor. Donna Murphy (born March 7, 1959) is an American stage, film, television actress and singer. Murphy has won two Tony Awards for Best Actress in…
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