Dana Ivey
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Dana Ivey is a durable American actress whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Most of the work sits in comedy. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. her Desk Clerk in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' is the best-remembered role on the list. Among the rest of the work, 'The Help' stands out. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title.
Dana Ivey
34 Movies
11 Series
Dana Ivey is a durable American actress whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Most of the work sits in comedy. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. her Desk Clerk in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' is the best-remembered role on the list. Among the rest of the work, 'The Help' stands out. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title.
Movies
Plays Desk Clerk
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
1992
Plays Gracie Higginbotham
The Help
2011
Plays Sister Agnes
Rush Hour 3
2007
Plays Diana
Ocean's Eight
2018
Plays Margaret Alford
The Addams Family
1991
Plays Margaret Addams
Addams Family Values
1993
Plays Libby Hauser
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
2003
Plays Claire
Sleepless in Seattle
1993
Plays Ruth Kelson
Two Weeks Notice
2002
Plays Marjorie Pickthall
Ghost Town
2008
Plays Dr. Alexander
The Kid
2000
Plays Miss Millie
The Color Purple
1985
Plays Mrs. Reed
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
1988
Plays Mack
Sabrina
1995
Plays Vera Gantner
Orange County
2002
Plays Wardrobe Mistress
Postcards from the Edge
1990
Plays Trish Pinger
Did You Hear About the Morgans?
2009
Plays Grandmother Wenteworth
Simon Birch
1998
Plays Meredith Stonehall
The Scarlet Letter
1995
Plays Wedding Speaker
Heartburn
1986
Plays Mrs. Müller
Explorers
1985
Plays Lillian
The Leisure Seeker
2018
Plays Widow Douglas
The Adventures of Huck Finn
1993
Plays Beatrice Vernon
Walking Across Egypt
1999
Plays Yvonne / Naomi
Sunday in the Park with George
1986
Plays Mrs. Essendine
The Impostors
1998
Plays Francoise
We'll Never Have Paris
2014
Plays Mrs. Crisp
Mumford
1999
Plays Elinor Gregory
Broken English
2007
Plays Newscaster
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
1988
Plays Edna Guidry
A Lesson Before Dying
1999
Plays Betty
A Very Serious Person
2006
TV Shows
Plays Mrs. McGarry
Boardwalk Empire
2010
Plays Margie Bolander
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Plays Patricia Nathan
Oz
1997
Plays Mrs. Eels
Monk
2002
Plays Ms. Langer
Frasier
1993
Plays Roberta
Ugly Betty
2006
Plays Shore
Law & Order
1990
Plays Trudy Stork
Sex and the City
1998
Plays Lady Ariadne Utterword
Great Performances
1971
Plays Nelly Conlon
Madam Secretary
2014
Plays Yvonne / Naomi Eisen
American Playhouse
1982
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Ocean's Eight
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Ocean's Eight
Diana
2018
Film
The Leisure Seeker
Lillian
2018
Film
Madam Secretary
Nelly Conlon · 1 episode
2017
TV
Professional Cuddler
Gloria
2017
Film
We'll Never Have Paris
Francoise
2014
Film
The Help
Gracie Higginbotham
2011
Film
Ugly Betty
Roberta · 1 episode
2009–2010
TV
Boardwalk Empire
Mrs. McGarry · 4 episodes
2010
TV
Did You Hear About the Morgans?
Trish Pinger
2009
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dana Ivey and where are they from?
Dana Ivey is 84 years old, born on August 12, 1941 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Dana Ivey?
Dana Ivey is best known for roles in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, The Help, Ocean's Eight.
How many movies has Dana Ivey been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Dana Ivey has appeared in 34 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Dana Ivey's first movie?
The career of Dana Ivey began with Explorers (1985).
What is Dana Ivey's most recent movie or series?
Dana Ivey's most recent release is Georgica, which premiered on June 9, 2019.
What TV shows has Dana Ivey appeared in?
On television, Dana Ivey has appeared in Sex and the City, Boardwalk Empire, Monk, Frasier.
Dana Ivey
1941-08-12 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Dana Ivey (born August 12, 1941) is an American actress. She is a five-time Tony Award nominee for her work on Broadway, and won the 1997 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for her work in both Sex and Longing and The Last Night of Ballyhoo. She originated the title role in Driving Miss Daisy and was nominated for a Drama Desk award for Best Actress in a Play. Her film appearances include The Color Purple (1985), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988), The Addams Family (1991), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Addams Family Values (1993), Two Weeks Notice (2002), Rush Hour 3 (2007), and The Help (2011).