Claire Catherine Danes (born April 12, 1979) is an American actress of television, stage and film.She has appeared in roles as diverse as Angela Chase in My So-Called Life, as Juliet in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet, as Kate Brewster in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, as Yvaine in Stardust and as Temple Grandin in the HBO TV film Temple Grandin.She currently has a lead role as Carrie Mathison in the Showtime series Homeland. This book is your ultimate resource for Claire Danes. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about her Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Claire Catherine Danes (born April 12, 1979) is an American actress of television, stage and film.She has appeared in roles as diverse as Angela Chase in My So-Called Life, as Juliet in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet, as Kate Brewster in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, as Yvaine in Stardust and as Temple Grandin in the HBO TV film Temple Grandin.She currently has a lead role as Carrie Mathison in the Showtime series Homeland.