Donna Lynne Champlin is a well-known American actress who has also worked as a dancer, singer, director, writer, comedian, pianist, composer, musical director and choreographer throughout her illustrious career. From the age of 4 she worked in productions of numerous musicals such as James Joyce Is Dead , Von Jeeves , Hollywood Arms , Sweeney Todd , Billy Elliot the Musical , Very Warm for May , Very Good Eddie , First Lady Suite , Harold and Maude , My Living with Albertine , Bloomer Girls , andJolson . She has also been part of numerous shows and films, including Von Jeeves , Law & Order , The Good Wife , Disciple , Another Period , The Dark Half , Birdman Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) , and Downsizing . However, some of Champlin’s best-known roles include her performances as Kim Gifford on the comedy web series Submissions Only and as Paula Proctor on the romantic musical comedy television series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Donna Lynne Champlin also has a large social media following with over 40,000 followers on Instagram and over 50,000 followers on Twitter.

Born name

Donna Lynne Champlin

nickname

Donna

Sun sign

Aquarius

Place of birth

Rochester, New York, USA

Residence

She resides in New York City, New York, USA.

nationality

training

Donna Lynne Champlin attended Carnegie Mellon University where she studied musical theater and graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Oxford University on the Advanced Acting Scholarship and was trained in Shakespeare and Chekhov.

occupation

Actress, Dancer, Singer, Director, Author, Comedian, Pianist, Composer, Musical Director, Choreographer

family

• Father – He was a scientist.
• Mother – Dorothy Champlin (Technical Editor)
• Siblings – Mike (Older Brother)

Manager

Donna Lynne Champlin is represented by Talent House and Forward Entertainment.

Genre

Soundtrack

instruments

Vocals, piano, flute, accordion

labels

She released her album, Old Friends , through Scheideglas productions.

To build

Average

Height

5 ft 3½ in oder 161 cm

weight

60 kg or 132 lbs

friend/spouse

Donna Lynne Champlin has dated –

1. Andrew Arrow (2010 to present) – Donna married actor Andrew Arrow in May 2010. They have been together ever since and have a son named Charlie Arrow Parents who can often be seen in Donna’s Instagram uploads.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

Dark Brown (Natural)

eye color

Green

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Funny personality
• broad forehead

brand promotion

Donna Lynne Champlin hasn’t endorsed any brands yet.

Known for

• Has been cast in a number of shows such as Law & Order (2008-2010) as Sergeant Angelyne Robinson/CSU Det. Halpern, Submissions Only (2011-2014) as Kim Gifford, The Good Wife (2014) as Myra Weymouth, Younger (2015 ) as Lori, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015 onwards) as Paula Proctor and Another Period (2018) as Hortense Bellacourt
• Appears in a variety of roles in films such as The Dark Half (1993) as Babysitter, Von Jeeves (2001) as Honoria Glossop, The Audition (2008) as Monitor, A Secret Promise aka My Father’s Will (2009) as Sandra, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) as Broadway Lady and Downsizing (2017) as Leisureland Administrator
• Performing multiple songs e.g. Being Stuck in a Car With Someone You Wouldn’t Want to Be Stuck in a Car With , I’ve Always Never Believed in You , Group Mind Decided You’re In Love , The Shake Up , The Miracle of Birth , No one else sings my song Butt full of cats This song runs in a loop dee loop After all I’ve done for you California Christmas time face your fears Overflowing with justice What a rush a bride to beLet’s Generalize About Men , and Back in Action , in various episodes of the musical comedy series, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

First album

Her debut album was titled Old Friends and was released in 2009 through Parting Glass Productions. It contained 15 songs including songs like Hard Times Will Never Come Again , Once Upon a December , Crying , Smiles , Only Hope , From God’s Arms to My Arms to Yours , When Eleanor Smiles , When the End Comes , and The Separating Jar .

first movie

Donna Lynne Champlin made her screen debut as a babysitter in the horror-mystery-thriller adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name. The Dark Half in 1993. However, she was not credited with her share.

She made her first credited motion picture appearance as Sandra in the drama film, A Secret Promise aka My Father’s Will , in 2009.

First TV show

Donna Lynne Champlin made her first appearance as herself in an episode of the talk show series. Life! with Kelly , in 2006.

First web show

She made her first appearance as Kim Gifford in an episode of the comedy series, Submissions Only , titled Dangerous Anesthesia in 2011.

Donna Lynne Champlin favorite things

• Character in the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” – Rebecca

Donna Lynne Champlin Facts

1. She grew up in Rochester, New York.
2. Donna Lynne Champlin started performing at the age of 4.
3. In her younger years she took part in various national and international competitions.
4. During her childhood Donna received lessons in singing, piano, flute, theater and dance.
5. While at college, she was cast as Dorothy in a production of the famous musical, The Wizard of Oz , with the non-profit professional theater company, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera .
6. In 2007 she won an OBIE Award for her brilliant performance as Cora Flood in the production of The Darkness at the Top of the Stairs .
7. Donna Lynne Champlin has also been honored with several awards such as the Princess Grace Award and has been titled National Tap Dancing Champion 4 times in a row.
8. She has taught acting at several prestigious institutions such as C Arnegie Mellon University , the University of Hartford , and New York University .
9. She has been part of a number of musicals including James Joyce Is the Dead , Von Jeeves , Hollywood Arms , Sweeney Todd , Billy Elliot the Musical , Very Warm for May , Very Good Eddie , First Lady Suite , Harold and Maude , My Life with Albertine , Bloomer Girl , Jolson , and No, No Nanette .
10. Champlin is also a prominent supporter of various organizations such as BC-EFA , the ALSA , and The Actors’ Fund .
11. She also worked as a freelance writer for Comedy Central .
12. Donna Lynne Champlin is a board certified reflexologist.
13. She is particularly interested in the fields of metaphysics, mystical history and philosophy.
14. Follow Donna Lynne Champlin on Twitter and Instagram.