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Short Info

Date Of BirthNovember 16, 1974
FactShe graduated from Gabriel Richard High School in 1993, and sang 'Friends' by Michael W. Smith, at graduation.


Brooke Elliott is an American actress and singer, best known for her role as the lead character, Jane Bingum, on the Lifetime television series Drop Dead Diva.

Elliott was born in Fridley, Minnesota, on November 16, 1974. She is the youngest of three children. Her father is a high school teacher and her mother is a homemaker. Elliott has two older sisters.

Elliott graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in theater arts. She began her career as a stand-up comedian, performing at comedy clubs in Minneapolis and Los Angeles.

Elliott’s first major role was as the lead character, Jane Bingum, on the Lifetime television series Drop Dead Diva. The show ran for six seasons and Elliott received critical acclaim for her performance.

Elliott has also appeared in a number of films, including What Women Want (2000), Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003), and Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005).

Elliott has been married to actor John Kapelos since 2010. They have one child together.

Elliott has an estimated net worth of $4 million. She earns a salary of $100,000 per episode of Drop Dead Diva.

General Info

Full NameBrooke Elliott
Date Of BirthNovember 16, 1974
Height1.65 m
ProfessionActor, Singer
EducationWestern Michigan University, Gabriel Richard Catholic High School
NationalityAmerican

Family

ParentsKathleen Elliott, Robert Elliott
SiblingsJamie Alexander, Adam Elliott

Accomplishments

NominationsSatellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
MoviesWhat Women Want
TV ShowsDrop Dead Diva

Social profile links

Facts

#Fact
1Graduated from the theater program at Western Michigan University in 1998.
2She graduated from Gabriel Richard High School in 1993, and sang 'Friends' by Michael W. Smith, at graduation.

Pictures

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Trew Calling2016/IIcompletedKendra
Trew Calling2016/IcompletedKendra
Furst Born2016TV Movie completedAmber
Drop Dead Diva2009-2014TV SeriesJane Bingum
Law & Order: Trial by Jury2005TV SeriesDenise Bell
What Women Want2000Woman in Park

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Drop Dead Diva2009-2011TV Series performer - 8 episodes

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Say Hello2016TV Movie

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Say Hello2016TV Movie co-writer

Editor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Say Hello2016TV Movie

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Home & Family2013TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Good Day New York2012TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Wendy Williams Show2012TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The View2010TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Rachael Ray2009TV SeriesHerself
Good Morning America2009TV SeriesHerself - Guest

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2011WIN AwardWomen's Image Network AwardsActress Comedy SeriesDrop Dead Diva (2009)
2010GracieGracie Allen AwardsOutstanding Female Rising Star in a Comedy SeriesDrop Dead Diva (2009)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2014Prism AwardPrism AwardsPerformance in a Comedy SeriesDrop Dead Diva (2009)
2011Prism AwardPrism AwardsPerformance in a Comedy SeriesDrop Dead Diva (2009)
2009Satellite AwardSatellite AwardsBest Actress in a Series, Comedy or MusicalDrop Dead Diva (2009)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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