Dianna Agron

American actress and singer

Dianna Agron - American actress and singer
Born

April 30th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Gained prominence for portraying Quinn Fabray in the television series Glee. Also appeared in films such as Burlesque, and I Am Number Four. Agron has worked as a director and producer, contributing to several creative projects. An accomplished singer, she has released music and performed in various venues.

Portrayed Quinn Fabray in Glee

Starred in Burlesque

Featured in I Am Number Four

Directed and produced various projects

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