Donna Lynne Champlin
Biography
Donna Lynne Champlin is an American actress, dancer, and singer born in Rochester, New York, on January 21, 1971. She is also known as Donna-Lynne Champlin. She is best known for playing the role of Paula Proctor on The CW comedy-drama series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Her theatre credits include her Broadway debut in the title role of Very Warm for May, followed by James Joyce's The Dead, By Jeeves, Hollywood Arms, Sweeney Todd, Billy Elliot the Musical, and The Dark at the Top of the Stairs. With a total of 27 known acting credits, she has established a career across television and stage performances.
Career overview
Donna Lynne Champlin is an American actress, dancer, and singer born in Rochester, New York. She is best known for her television role playing Paula Proctor on the comedy-drama series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Her professional career encompasses both screen and stage work, with known credits in television and film.
In addition to her television work, Champlin has an extensive theatrical background. Her stage career includes taking on the title role of Very Warm for May and making her Broadway debut in James Joyce's The Dead. She went on to perform in numerous other stage productions, including By Jeeves, Hollywood Arms, Sweeney Todd, Billy Elliot the Musical, and The Dark at the Top of the Stairs.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- CIA (2026) as Elizabeth Johnson
- Batman: Caped Crusader (2024) as Leslie Thompkins (voice)
- Elsbeth (2024) as Mama Martin
- The Perfect Couple (2024) as Nikki Henry
- Death Wish (2024) as MSNBC Reporter 2 (voice)
- Pretty Doesn't Hurt (2023) Associate Producer
- The First Lady (2022) as Mel Winter
- Centaurworld (2021) as Prairiedogtaur (voice)
- Yes, God, Yes (2020) as Mrs. Veda
- Feel the Beat (2020) as Barb
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Oh My God I Think It's Over (2019) as Self
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Brenna
- The Good Fight (2017) as Mrs. Feldman
- Downsizing (2017) as Leisureland Administrator
- Younger (2015) as Lori
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015) as Paula Proctor
- Another Period (2015) as Hortense Bellacourt
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Jemma Kurtwright
- Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) as Broadway Lady
- The Blacklist (2013) as Guinevere Claflin
- The Good Wife (2009) as Myra Weymouth
- My Father's Will (2009) as Sandra
- By Jeeves (2001) as Honoria Glossop
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Megan Wallace
- The Dark Half (1993) as Babysitter (uncredited)
- Law & Order (1990) as Angelyne Robinson
- Law & Order (1990) as Detective Halpern
- Five Questions as Gena
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What movies or TV shows is Donna Lynne Champlin best known for?
Donna Lynne Champlin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including CIA (2026), Batman: Caped Crusader (2024), Elsbeth (2024), The Perfect Couple (2024).
When and where was Donna Lynne Champlin born?
Donna Lynne Champlin was born on January 21, 1971 in Rochester, New York, USA.
How many credits does Donna Lynne Champlin have?
Donna Lynne Champlin has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Donna Lynne Champlin's background in cinema and television?
Donna Lynne Champlin is an American actress, dancer, and singer born in Rochester, New York, on January 21, 1971. She is also known as Donna-Lynne Champlin. She is best known for playing the role of Paula Proctor on The CW comedy-drama series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Her theatre credits include her Broadway debut in the ti...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- CIA (2026) as Elizabeth Johnson — aged about 55
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Brenna — aged about 46
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Jemma Kurtwright — aged about 43
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Megan Wallace — aged about 28
- Feel the Beat (2020) as Barb — aged about 49
- The Good Fight (2017) as Mrs. Feldman — aged about 46
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