She 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 Name
Brooke Elliott
Date Of Birth
November 16, 1974
Height
1.65 m
Profession
Actor, Singer
Education
Western Michigan University, Gabriel Richard Catholic High School
Nationality
American
Family
Parents
Kathleen Elliott, Robert Elliott
Siblings
Jamie Alexander, Adam Elliott
Accomplishments
Nominations
Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy