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Dana Ivey (born August 12, 1941) is an American actress. She is a five-time Tony Award nominee for her work on Broadway, and won the 1997 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for her work in both Sex and Longing and The Last Night of Ballyhoo. She originated the title role in Driving Miss Daisy and was nominated for a Drama Desk award for Best Actress in a Play. Her film appearances include The Color Purple (1985), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988), The Addams Family (1991), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Addams Family Values (1993), Two Weeks Notice (2002), Rush Hour 3 (2007), and The Help (2011).
Dana Ivey is an American stage and screen actress, highly regarded for her character performances and a decorated career in Broadway theater.
She is recognized for her supporting roles in films such as The Color Purple, The Addams Family, Addams Family Values, and The Help, as well as multiple Tony Award-nominated performances.
She specializes in character-driven acting, often portraying authoritative, officious, or comedic supporting figures across film, television, and the stage.