Christine Ebersole
American actress and singer
Born
February 21st, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actress and singer with a prominent career in television and theater. Featured in the television series 'One Life to Live' and 'Benson'. Ebersole gained acclaim for performances in Broadway productions, winning Tony Awards for '42nd Street' and 'Grey Gardens'. Continued to perform in various stage and screen roles, showcasing versatility and talent across different genres.
Won Tony Award for '42nd Street'
Won Tony Award for 'Grey Gardens'
Appeared in 'One Life to Live'
Appeared in 'Benson'
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