Erin Daniels
Erin Daniels | |
|---|---|
| Born | Erin Cohen St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse |
Chris Uettwiller
(m. 2009; div. 2019) |
| Children | 2 |
Erin Daniels (née Cohen) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Dana Fairbanks on The L Word (2004–2007). Her feature film work includes A Single Man (2009) and One Hour Photo (2002).
Early life
[edit]Daniels was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, to a Jewish family. Her father is an architect, and her mother is a clinical social worker who co-founded the Central Reform Congregation in St. Louis. Her grandmother received an award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews.[1][2] She attended Clayton High School and Vassar College, graduating from the latter in 1995[3] after majoring in art.[1]
Career
[edit]After Vassar, she moved to New York City, where she studied with William Esper, a protégé of Sanford Meisner, and worked off-Broadway. She then moved to Los Angeles for a part on the short-lived TV series Action.[1]
In 2002, the St. Louis Film Festival awarded Daniels the Emerging Star Award. She appeared in One Hour Photo, Wheelmen, and House of 1000 Corpses[4] before becoming a major cast member of Showtime's The L Word. Her depiction of Dana Fairbanks on that show prompted an anonymous donation of a million dollars to the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation,[5] an organization that promotes and funds breast cancer intraductal research.[6] The death of Daniels' character from breast cancer was controversial, with creator Ilene Chaiken expressing that it is the one plot point in the series she regrets as "the audience never forgave me for it".[7] Daniels reprised the role of Dana in reboot The L Word: Generation Q in a fantasy sequence[8]
Soon after leaving The L Word, Daniels appeared on a pilot for a TV show called Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter[9]. Daniels has also appeared in the TV shows Action, Jericho, Dexter, Saving Grace, Big Shots, Justice, CSI, and Swingtown.
She played the role of The Mother in Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean.[10] In a 2022 interview, Daniels stated that she is an acting coach, and that she is "pretty much a stay-at-home mom".[11]
Personal life
[edit]Daniels has children, and describes herself as a single parent.[12]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | USMA West Point | Christine Davis | Television film |
| 1999 | Flushed | Herself | as Erin Cohen |
| Chill Factor | Medic #2 | ||
| 2000 | The Disciples | Lisa Johnson | Television film |
| 2002 | One Hour Photo | Maya Burson | |
| 2003 | House of 1000 Corpses | Denise Willis | |
| 2005 | Wheelmen | Gwen | |
| 2009 | A Single Man | Bank Teller | |
| 2010 | Starlight Inn | Katherine Sellwood | Short |
| 2011 | Few Options | Helen | |
| 2011 | The Sitter | Mrs. Pedulla | |
| 2012 | Like Father | Ali Miller | Television film |
| Pull the Trigger, Mr. Wicker | Raphaella | Short | |
| Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean | Roommate's Mother | ||
| 2013 | The Bling Ring | Shannon |
Television credits
[edit]| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Law & Order | Miss Stadler | Guest Appearance |
| 1999 | The Outer Limits | Barbara Chafey | Guest Appearance |
| 1999 | Action[13] | Jenny | |
| 2000 | V.I.P. | Die Bodyguards | |
| 2001 | Jack & Jill | Becky Hart | |
| 2001 | Philly | Nicole Gilbert | |
| 2003 | Boomtown[14] | Karen Crane | |
| 2004-2007 | The L Word[15] | Dana Fairbanks | Main Character |
| 2006 | Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter[16] | Julie Reno | Unaired Pilot |
| 2006 | Love Monkey | Dana | |
| 2006 | Dexter | Rita's Neighbour | |
| 2006 | Justice | Betsy Harrison | |
| 2007 | Jericho | Maggie | |
| 2007 | CSI: NY | Det. Brennan | |
| 2007 | Big Shots | Rebecca Parks | |
| 2007 | Saving Grace | Asst. D.A. Morgan Byer | |
| 2008 | Swingtown | Sylvia Davis | |
| 2009 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Schuyler | |
| 2011 | Rizzoli & Isles[17] | Kate | |
| 2013 | Maron | Female Vet | |
| 2014 | Perception | Dillon's Mother | |
| 2015 | Stalker | Lauren | |
| 2020 | The Bold Type | Mindy | |
| 2022 | The L Word: Generation Q | Dana Fairbanks | Guest Appearance |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 A ‘Blue’ (State) Role Archived 2009-07-15 at the Wayback Machine, a February 2005 article from The Jewish Week
- ↑ Bloom, Nate (December 8, 2011). "Jewish Stars 12/16". Cleveland Jewish News.
Born Erin Cohen in St. Louis, Daniels is instantly recognizable to fans of the former Showtime series "The L Word"
- ↑ Benjamin Morse (2006). "Dana Lives". Vassar Alumni Quarterly. Archived from the original on October 10, 2007. Retrieved January 16, 2008.
- ↑ "Top 10 Offscreen Horror Kills We Wish We'd Seen!". BloodyDisgusting. June 4, 2010.
- ↑ Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation Receives $1 Million Dollar Donation... Archived October 4, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, from the foundation's website
- ↑ About the Foundation / Our Vision & Research scissors Archived August 24, 2007, at the Wayback Machine from the website of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
- ↑ "'The L Word' Reunion: Dana's Death Is the One Thing Ilene Chaiken Would Change". EW.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ Rude, Mey. "Marja-Lewis Ryan Breaks Down That Huge 'L Word' Character Return | Out.com". www.out.com. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Dana Lives - Vassar, the Alumnae/i Quarterly". www.vassar.edu. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ "JOSHUA TREE, 1951: A PORTRAIT OF JAMES DEAN | Written and Directed by Matthew Mishory". www.joshuatree1951.com. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ↑ Damante, Becca (December 23, 2022). "Erin Daniels Talks Dana's Return to Gen Q and Her Legacy". Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ Damante, Becca (December 23, 2022). "Erin Daniels Talks Dana's Return to Gen Q and Her Legacy". Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Action". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on April 16, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
- ↑ "Boomtown". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on April 16, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: "DTLA" star Erin Daniels talks missing "The L Word" and working with Emma Watson - AfterEllen". AfterEllen. October 31, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
- ↑ "Erin Daniels headlines Fox pilot ˜Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter' - Media Life Magazine". medialifemagazine.com. Archived from the original on August 1, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ↑ ""Rizzoli & Isles" Subtext Recap (2.13): Having a good-looking LLBFF is the best revenge - Page 3 of 9 - AfterEllen". AfterEllen. December 15, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
External links
[edit]- Erin Daniels at IMDb
- Erin Daniels interview at Diva Magazine official site
