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Claire Coffee

b. 1980

American actress

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About Claire Coffee

Born 1980. Claire Coffee is an American actor, television actor, film actor and film director.

Claire Elizabeth Coffee is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Adalind Schade in the NBC fantasy drama Grimm.

Early life Coffee grew up in Monterey, California. She attended the Santa Catalina School for girls and has a degree in Theatre from Northwestern University.

Career She had a recurring role on The West Wing as Cassie Tatum in 2003. Between 2007 and 2009, Coffee played nurse Nadine Crowell on General Hospital. She played attorney Janie Ross on the TNT series Franklin & Bash and appeared for six seasons on the NBC series Grimm as the Hexenbiest Adalind Schade.

Personal life Coffee married musician Chris Thile on December 23, 2013, at Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee. They have one son. Coffee resided with her son and husband in Portland, Oregon, where the show Grimm was filmed, until 2016. The family now resides in Brooklyn, New York.

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Important facts

Born
14 April 1980, San Francisco
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Actor, television actor, film actor, film director
Nationality
United States
Education
Northwestern University, Northwestern University School of Communication
Also known as
Claire Elizabeth Coffee

Family & relationships

Spouse
Chris Thile

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Claire Coffee?

American actress

When was Claire Coffee born?

Claire Coffee was born on 14 April 1980 in San Francisco.

What is Claire Coffee's occupation?

Claire Coffee is an actor, television actor, film actor and film director.

What nationality is Claire Coffee?

Claire Coffee is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Claire Coffee

· Wikidata: Q460843

· DBpedia: Claire Coffee

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