Dianna Agron

Dianna Elise Agron was born on April 30, 1986, in Savannah, Georgia. Her childhood involved frequent moves due to her father’s career as a general manager for Hyatt hotels, with time spent in Savannah, Texas, and San Francisco, California. Agron and her brother Jason were raised Jewish. She started dancing at age three, focusing on jazz and ballet, later adding hip-hop. Her early performing experiences included many local musical-theater productions. After graduating from Burlingame High School with honors, Agron decided to pursue acting professionally.

Agron began her screen career in 2006, appearing in television shows like ‘CSI: NY’ (2006), ‘Numb3rs’ (2006), ‘Veronica Mars’ (2006-2007), and ‘Heroes’ (2007). A significant turning point came in 2009 when she landed the role of Quinn Fabray, a high-school cheerleader, on the FOX television series ‘Glee’. Her portrayal garnered critical praise, and she, along with her castmates, received accolades including a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2010. During her time on ‘Glee’, Agron ventured into film, starring in ‘Burlesque’ (2010) alongside Christina Aguilera and Cher, and the action-thriller ‘I Am Number Four’ (2011).

Post-‘Glee’, Agron continued to expand her filmography and artistic endeavors. She starred in the mob-comedy ‘The Family’ (2013) with Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer. In 2015, she made her professional theater debut in ‘McQueen’ on the West End. Agron also began performing as a singer at the Café Carlyle in New York City in 2017, known for her husky lyric contralto voice. Her recent film work includes ‘Novitiate’ (2017), ‘Hollow in the Land’ (2017), ‘Shiva Baby’ (2020), and ‘As They Made Us’ (2022). She also directed segments for the anthology film ‘Berlin, I Love You’ (2019) and various music videos, showcasing her diverse talents as an actress, singer, and director.