Television Actress & Health Advocate; Known for "Desperate Housewives" & "Melrose Place"; Co-Founder of HPV Cancers Alliance
Marcia Cross Biography
Marcia Cross is an American actress known for her work in television drama and comedy. A graduate of Juilliard School with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting, Cross began her career on daytime soap operas, appearing in "The Edge of Night," "Another World," and "One Life to Live" before moving to primetime television. She later earned a master's degree in psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, reflecting her interest in mental health and psychology.
Cross gained widespread recognition for her role as Dr. Kimberly Shaw on the Fox series "Melrose Place." Initially cast for a single episode, her character became a central figure over five seasons. She also appeared in guest roles on series such as "Cheers," "Seinfeld," and "Ally McBeal," and co-starred as Linda Abbott on the WB drama "Everwood."
Cross is best known for her portrayal of Bree Van de Kamp on ABC's "Desperate Housewives." Her performance earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, three Golden Globe nominations, and five Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, including two wins with her cast. She also received a Satellite Award for her work on the series, which ran for eight seasons and established her as a prominent figure in network television. Cross later appeared as President Claire Haas on ABC's "Quantico."
In addition to her acting career, Cross is active in health advocacy. After being diagnosed with anal cancer linked to HPV and entering remission, she began speaking publicly about her experience to raise awareness of HPV-related cancers. She has participated in events such as The Atlantic People v. Cancer conference and given interviews on CBS This Morning. Cross co-founded the HPV Cancers Alliance, a nonprofit focused on HPV education and cancer prevention, and serves on the Board of Advisors for Moffitt Cancer Center. Her advocacy work has contributed to public health education and cancer awareness.
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