Dianna Agron Biography

Date of Birth
30 April 1986, Savannah, Georgia, USA

Birth Name
Dianna Elise Agron

Nickname
Di

Height
5' 6" (1.68 m)

Mini Biography
Dianna Agron was born in Savannah, Georgia, to parents Ronald and Mary Agron. Even though Dianna was born in Georgia, she was raised in San Francisco, California due to her father's career as a general manager for Hyatt. Dianna and her brother, Jason, grew up in a middle class Jewish family, and she graduated from Burlingame High School with honors.

While Dianna was growing up, she spent much of her time performing. She began dancing at the age of three, focusing mainly on jazz and ballet, and she later began hip-hop dancing as well. Dianna also spent much of her time performing on stage, appearing in many local musical theater productions when she was younger.

After graduating from high school, Dianna decided to pursue acting as a career and began appearing in several commercials and television shows including "CSI: NY" (2004), "Numb3rs" (2005), "Veronica Mars" (2004), and "Heroes" (2006/II). In 2009, Dianna won the role of high school cheerleader, Quinn Fabray, on the FOX television series, "Glee" (2009). Since the premiere of the hit television show on May 19th, 2009, Dianna, as well as her fellow cast mates, have received critical praise for their incredible work on the show. In addition, to her work on "Glee" (2009), Dianna has begun to venture into films, such as Burlesque (2010/I), where she had the opportunity to star alongside Christina Aguilera, Cher, and Stanley Tucci, and the action thriller I Am Number Four (2011). There is no doubt that due to Dianna's beautiful gift and talent, we will continue to see her shine on the silver screen.

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Trade Mark
Her nasal accent.

Trivia
She was born in Savannah, Georgia, but was raised in San Fransisco, California.

Her father's family is originally from Russia, and their original surname, "Agronsky", was altered when they immigrated to Ellis Island in the early 1900's.

Was roommates with "Glee" (2009) co-star, Lea Michele (2009).

Enjoys cooking and being outdoors.

She began dance when she was three years old, and began teaching it to younger kids when she was a teenager.

She is a vegetarian and a supporter of PETA.

She is a big fan of Tim Burton.

Named one of People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People of 2010.

She has a tattoo on her left ribcage that says "Mary had a little lamb", referencing her mother Mary, and herself being the lamb, which is her nickname from her mother.

Her favorite novels are "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, and "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis.

Likes the band Radiohead.

Her favorite performance on "Glee" (2009) was "Somebody to Love" by Queen.

Good friends with "Glee" (2009) co-stars Lea Michele, Mark Salling, and Chris Colfer.

Ex-girlfriend of Alex Pettyfer [March 2011].

In 2011, Dianna jumped up 18 spots from her previous ranking in "The 2011 After Ellen's Hot 100 List", coming in at #8.

Personal Quotes
What a world we live in. I want to be incredibly close to the heart of it all. To live honestly, truthfully and to be completely present is the ultimate enterprise. And right now, I couldn't possibly ask for anything more. I am a very lucky girl.

Having a dance background, I became used to rejection at an early age. Dance is very competitive, especially for a sensitive person like me. But I realized it's better not to take it so seriously. If you beat yourself up, it's hard to keep going.

[On "Glee" (2009) compared to other high school television shows] I think that it shows that regardless of who you are and what group you belong to, there are so many emotions behind each person in high school. Sometimes with teens, writers or directors change them and make to them be simple individuals, you're either the jock or the popular kid or the nerd. Everybody has those shades to them. This show, it really expands upon vulnerability and excitement and anger - all the experiences that you probably actually go through in high school.

Every day is an opportunity to fall or hurt yourself.

I definitely wasn't cool in high school. I really wasn't. I did belong to many of the clubs and was in leadership on yearbook and did the musical theater route, so I had friends in all areas. But I certainly did not know what to wear, did not know how to do my hair, all those things.

[Her public apology towards the controversial photos taken of her and "Glee" (2009) co-stars, Cory Monteith and Lea Michele, for GQ Magazine] In the land of Madonna, Britney, Miley, "Gossip Girl" (2007), and other public figures and shows that have pushed the envelope and challenged the levels of comfort in their viewers and fans... we are not the first. Now, in perpetuating the type of images that evoke these kind of emotions, I am sorry...If you are hurt or these photos make you uncomfortable, it was never our intention. And if your eight-year-old has a copy of our GQ cover in hand, again I am sorry. But I would have to ask, how on earth did it get there?...I understand that in today's world of advanced technology, the Internet, our kids can be subject to very adult material at the click of a button. But there are parental locks, and ways to get around this.

Where Are They Now
(May 2011) Currently on the 2011 Glee Live Tour which started May 21st in Las Vegas, NV at the Mandalay Bay Event Center and ends July 2nd in Dublin, Ireland at The O2.

Dianna Agron