Marcia Cross
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Early Life and Education
Marcia Cross, an American television actress, was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts. She is of English and Irish descent and was raised Catholic alongside her two sisters by their mother, Janet. Cross completed her high school education at Marlborough High School, graduating in 1980. She received a partial scholarship to attend the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting in 1984.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 25 Mar, 1962
- Age
- 58 yrs
- Occupations
- Actor
Television actor
Film actor
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Marlborough
- Education
- Juilliard School
Antioch University
Antioch College - Gender
- Female
- Description
- American actress
- Net Worth 2021
- 30 million
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Later in her life, Cross returned to academics, pursuing a master's degree in psychology. She enrolled at Antioch University Los Angeles and graduated in 2003, showcasing her commitment to both the arts and mental health education.
Early Career and Breakthrough Roles
Marcia Cross began her television acting career in 1984 with a role on the daytime soap opera The Edge of Night. She later relocated to both New York City and Los Angeles to pursue additional opportunities, eventually landing roles in television films such as The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James, where she acted alongside Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash.
She gained further experience with a recurring role as Kate Sanders on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live, appearing on the show until 1987. During this period, she also made guest appearances on several primetime series, including Who’s the Boss?, Cheers, Knots Landing, and Quantum Leap.
