Debra Messing
Debra Messing is an American actress known for her work in television and film. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Grace Adler in the television series 'Will & Grace'. Messing has built a reputation for her comedic timing and emotional depth, often portraying... Read More
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Searching (2018)
After David Kim's 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to the case. But 37 hours later...
The Wedding Date (2005)
With the wedding of her younger sister fast approaching, Kat Ellis faces the undesirable prospect of traveling alone to London for the ceremony. While...
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
The Alto KnightsTwo of New York's most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, vie for control of the city's... |
Bobbie Costello | |
| 2025 |
October 8A documentary exploring the explosion of anti-Semitism on college campuses, on social media, and in the streets of America in... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
BrosTwo gay men are possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Maybe. They're both very busy. |
Debra Messing | |
| 2022 |
13: The MusicalAfter moving from New York City to Indiana, a 12 year old navigates his parents' divorce, his impending bar mitzvah... |
Jessica Goldman | |
| 2021 |
The War of the Worlds 2021Some say right-wing media has no bottom. But ALIENS! REALLY??! This can't be real. |
Unknown character | |
| 2020 |
IrresistibleA Democratic political consultant helps a retired Marine colonel run for mayor in a small, conservative Wisconsin town. |
Babs Garnett (uncredited) | |
| 2020 |
Bombshell in ConcertThe stars of the NBC musical drama series Smash reunite virtually for a special one-night-only streaming event featuring the never-seen... |
Unknown character | |
| 2020 |
The Dark DivideA shy butterfly expert embarks on a dangerous, life-changing trek through one of America’s greatest unprotected wildlands at the urging... |
Thea Pyle | |
| 2020 |
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVUGo back to the beginning of television's longest-running primetime drama with behind-the-scenes footage, memorable scenes and exclusive interviews with the... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
Tamron HallFormer news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2019 |
StuccoAn agoraphobic woman notices a strange hole growing in a wall of her home as she fights off a growing... |
Counselor | |
| 2018 |
SearchingAfter David Kim's 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to the case.... |
Detective Vick | |
| 2017 |
Will & GraceThat's right, honey! A decade after their unforgettable eight-season run, comedy's most fabulous foursome is back. |
Grace Adler | |
| 2017 |
Dirty DancingSpending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance... |
Marjorie Houseman | |
| 2016 |
The $100,000 PyramidIn $100,000 Pyramid, contestants are in teams of two. The goal of the game is to help your partner guess... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
Match GameA modern reboot of the classic 70s game show that features two contestants attempting to match the answers of six... |
Self - Panelist | |
| 2016 |
Albion: The Enchanted StallionA twelve-year-old girl is transported by a magical black stallion to the mystical world of Albion, where she discovers that... |
The Queen | |
| 2016 |
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James BurrowsThe stars of America's greatest comedies - like Cheers, Friends, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory - get together for... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSome of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsPBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and TV shows of the past year through candid conversations... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
The Mysteries of LauraLaura Diamond, a brilliant NYPD homicide detective balances her “Columbo” day job with a crazy family life that includes two... |
Detective Laura Diamond | |
| 2014 |
Trailblazer HonorsOne-hour annual event that celebrates leaders at the forefront of LGBTQ equality. |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Like Sunday, Like RainA struggling musician becomes a 12-year-old musical prodigy's guardian for a summer. |
Barbara | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2012 |
SmashCelebrating the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater, following a cross section of dreamers and schemers who all have... |
Julia Houston | |
| 2011 |
Billy on the StreetComedian Billy Eichner, unfiltered and unapologetic, hits the streets of New York City to test unsuspecting strangers on their knowledge... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Project AccessoryProject Accessory, an American reality television series, was a spin off of the series Project Runway. It began airing on... |
Self - Guest Judge | |
| 2011 |
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor AdventuresThese words are wild! Join your Sesame Street friends and some very special guests for some outdoor adventures on Sesame... |
Unknown character | |
| 2010 |
Wright vs. WrongA strong-minded, ambitious political personality espouses the conservative, right-wing agenda. However, while she has this tough, conservative personality for the... |
Evelyn Wright | |
| 2009 |
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2008 |
Nothing Like the HolidaysIt’s Christmastime and the far-flung members of the Rodriguez family are converging at their parents’ home in Chicago to celebrate... |
Sarah Rodriguez | |
| 2008 |
The Starter WifeMolly Kagan, the ex-wife of a Hollywood entertainment mogul, transitions into a fabulous independent life after her divorce. |
Molly Kagan | |
| 2008 |
The WomenThe story centers on a group of gossipy, high-society women who spend their days at the beauty salon and haunting... |
Edie Cohen | |
| 2007 |
The Starter WifeThe events of one woman's life following her divorce after years of marriage to a Hollywood studio executive. Based on... |
Molly Kagan | |
| 2007 |
Lucky YouA professional poker player whose astounding luck at the table fails to translate into his lonesome love life attempts to... |
Suzanne Offer | |
| 2007 |
Purple VioletsPatti Petalson is a promising writer, but her marriage and conventional job keep her from her dream. She longs to... |
Kate Scott | |
| 2007 |
The Graham Norton ShowEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
Open SeasonBoog, a domesticated 900lb. Grizzly bear finds himself stranded in the woods 3 days before Open Season. Forced to rely... |
Beth (voice) | |
| 2006 |
The Megan Mullally ShowTwo-time Emmy Award-winner Megan Mullally, coming off eight seasons as wisecracking socialite Karen Walker on NBC's "Will & Grace," moves... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2006 |
The One ShowA topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One. |
Self | |
| 2005 |
The Reichen ShowA list of celebrity interviews and sensational topics. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2005 |
The Wedding DateWith the wedding of her younger sister fast approaching, Kat Ellis faces the undesirable prospect of traveling alone to London... |
Kat Ellis | |
| 2004 |
Project RunwayAspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a designer is eliminated from the... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
Project RunwayAspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a designer is eliminated from the... |
Self - Guest Judge | |
| 2004 |
GarfieldGarfield, the fat, lazy, lasagna lover, has everything a cat could want. But when Jon, in an effort to impress... |
Arlene (voice) | |
| 2004 |
Along Came PollyReuben Feffer is a guy who's spent his entire life playing it safe. Polly Prince is irresistible as a free-spirit... |
Lisa Kramer | |
| 2003 |
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. |
Self | |
| 2002 |
NBC 75th Anniversary SpecialA celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments. |
Self | |
| 2002 |
Hollywood EndingWoody Allen stars as Val Waxman, a two-time Oscar winner turned washed-up, neurotic director in desperate need of a comeback.... |
Lori | |
| 2002 |
The Mothman PropheciesReporter John Klein is plunged into a world of impossible terror when fate draws him to the sleepy West Virginia... |
Mary Klein | |
| 1999 |
JesusJesus, a carpenter living a simple life, discovers his destiny as the biblical Messiah. |
Mary Magdalene | |
| 1999 |
JesusJesus is a Biblical telefilm that retells the story of Jesus. It was shot in Morocco and Malta. It stars... |
Mary Magdalene | |
| 1999 |
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitIn the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate... |
Alicia Harding | |
| 1998 |
CelebrityThe career and personal life of writer Lee are at a standstill, so he divorces his bashful wife, Robin, and... |
TV Reporter | |
| 1998 |
Will & GraceWill Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement falls apart, she moves... |
Grace Adler | |
| 1998 |
PreyBio-anthropologist, Dr. Sloan Parker, her colleague, Dr. Ed Tate, their associate Tom Daniels, and their friends, discover and investigate a... |
Dr. Sloan Parker | |
| 1997 |
The ViewABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro... |
Self | |
| 1997 |
McHale's NavyRetired Lieutenant Commander Quinton McHale spends his days puttering around the Caribbean in the old PT-73 selling homebrew, ice cream,... |
Lt. Penelope Carpenter | |
| 1997 |
King of the HillSet in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident... |
Mrs. Hilgren-Bronson (voice) | |
| 1995 |
MADtvMADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The one-hour show aired Saturday nights on... |
(uncredited) | |
| 1995 |
Ned & StaceyA self-centered ad exec and a liberal journalist enter into a marriage of convenience. He's trying to boost his business... |
Stacey Colbert | |
| 1995 |
PartnersPartners is an American sitcom that aired on Fox from 1995 to 1996. |
Unknown character | |
| 1995 |
A Walk in the CloudsWorld War II vet Paul Sutton falls for a pregnant and unwed woman who persuades him -- during their first... |
Betty Sutton | |
| 1994 |
ExtraExtra is an American entertainment television news program covering events and celebrities which debuted on September 5, 1994 in syndication.... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1994 |
Inside the Actors StudioJames Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews. |
Self | |
| 1993 |
Late Night with Conan O'BrienStepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1992 |
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoJay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world. |
Self - Guest | |
| 1989 |
SeinfeldA stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in... |
Beth Lukner | |
| 1988 |
LIVE with Kelly and MarkA morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1981 |
Entertainment TonightDaily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks... |
Unknown character | |
| 1952 |
TodayToday is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It... |
Self |
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Got a question about Debra Messing?
Debra Messing is most famous for her role as Grace Adler in 'Will & Grace', which earned her multiple Emmy nominations. She also starred in films like 'The Wedding Date' and 'Along Came Polly'.
Yes, Debra Messing has won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in 'Will & Grace' and has received numerous nominations throughout her career.
Debra Messing's first film was 'A Walk in the Clouds', released in 1995, where she had a supporting role alongside Keanu Reeves.
Debra Messing's estimated net worth is around $25 million, primarily from her successful acting career in television and film.
In addition to 'Will & Grace', Debra Messing has appeared in shows like 'The Starter Wife', 'Smash', and 'Mr. Corman', showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Yes, Debra Messing is actively involved in charitable work, supporting various organizations, particularly those focused on LGBTQ+ rights and education.
Debra Messing is known for her ability to blend comedy with drama, often portraying relatable characters with a strong emotional core, which resonates with audiences.
Yes, Debra Messing has had a successful career in both film and television, with notable roles in series and movies, making her a well-rounded actress.