Marcia Cross

Marcia Anne Cross is an American actress known for her roles in various daytime soap operas and primetime television shows. Born on March 25, 1962, in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Cross began her career in soap operas such as The Edge of Night, Another World, and One Life to Live. She gained prominence with her recurring role on Knots Landing and further rose to fame as Kimberly Shaw on Melrose Place. However, Cross is most recognized for her portrayal of Bree Van de Kamp, the meticulous housewife, on the hit TV series Desperate Housewives. She received several award nominations for her performance on the show, including Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nods. Cross also had a notable recurring role as President Claire Haas on Quantico.