[own worst enemy]

The Bree Van DeKamp / Marcia Cross Appreciation Thread #2

If someone would like to make a banner either PM me or Katie. Ok?

This thread is dedicated to the uberly talanted Marcia Cross who plays Bree Van DeKamp on "Desperate Housewives". With ABC not being the most popular network over the years, DH seemed to be what it needed. And now we get to see Marcia Cross display her talants weekly on the show, as the "Stepford" housewife.

The thread title comes from a recent episode of "Desperate Housewives" where Bree explains to Rex not to get the wrong idea. She despises him.

Marcia Factoids:
Attended The Juilliard School in New York.
Earned master's degree in psychology at LA's Antioch University
Graduated from Julliard
Played a doctor on "Melrose Place" (1992), an episode on "Seinfeld" (1990) and as her role on "Everwood" (2002).
Longtime companion of Richard Jordan, until his death in 1994.
Nominated for her first award in 2004 - TV Guide Award for Favorite Drama Star of 2004.

- from SOURCE

Marcia-Ography:

With a versatile background in theater, television and film, Marcia Cross most recently starred as Dr. Linda Abbott on critically-acclaimed series Everwood. She is also well known from her role as Dr. Kimberly Shaw on the hit drama Melrose Place. Born and raised in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Cross was determined to become an actress from the moment she performed in her first school play, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, in the sixth grade. At the age of 18 she was accepted at the Juilliard School as a Drama major. On stage Cross performed in La Ronde at the Williamstown Theater Festival, in Twelfth Night at the Hartford Stage Company, and in Two Gentlemen of Verona at the Old Globe in San Diego. Her first television job was on the daytime drama The Edge of Night. Leaving New York to try her luck in Los Angeles, Cross was soon landing roles in television movies such as The Last Days of Frank and Jessie James, co-starring with Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson. Her memorable role on Melrose Place began when she was hired for one episode. The producers were so impressed, they kept asking her back for additional appearances, eventually bringing her character back from the dead to continue on the hit show. Cross also guest-starred on such series as Seinfeld, where she played Jerry's dermatologist girlfriend, and Cheers, where she portrayed the younger sister to Kirstie Alley's character. Cross has also appeared on the comedies Ally McBeal, Spin City, The Garry Shandling Show and King of Queens. Her dramatic roles include appearances on CSI, Profiler and Touched by an Angel. Cross' film credits include Living in Fear, Always Say Good-bye, Dancing in September and Bad Influence. Aside from her successful career as an actress, Cross has also made time to continue her education. She recently completed her clinical training to earn a Masters Degree in Psychology. Cross makes her home in Los Angeles. - From ABC.com

Pictures of Marcia as Bree:



- Pics from SOURCE

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Happy Posting!

[Addison Breathtakingly Beautiful]

thanks for the new thread ..the title is awesome

oh a banenr? right .. hmm i will think about making one

[own worst enemy]

No prob Suz.

Yeah, I love the title, too.

[tragedy]

Yay! A new thread! I had no idea that Marcia trained at Julliard. Interesting.

[own worst enemy]

Originally Posted by tragedy Yay! A new thread! I had no idea that Marcia trained at Julliard. Interesting.

I know. Neither did I. That was a nice surprise.
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Here's some dialog between Marcia Cross and Jerry Seinfeld, when she guest-starred on Seinfeld as Sara, a dermatologist.

[Jerry is on the revenge date with Sara.] Sara: Restaurant, flowers...this is so nice. Jerry: Well, I'm a classy guy. How's the life saving business? Sara: It's fine. Jerry: It must take a really really big zit, to kill a man! Sara: What is with you? Jerry: You call yourself a lifesaver. I call you pimple popper MD! [A man comes to the table.] Parry: Dr. Sitarides? Sara: Mr. Parry, how are you? Parry: I just wanted to thank you again for saving my life. Jerry: She saved your life? Parry: I had skin cancer. Jerry: Skin cancer! Damn.

[-Katie-]

Interesting, odd dialogue. Never was a Seinfield girl though.

Oooh Suz, I so vote you should make a banner.

[own worst enemy]

Originally Posted by -Katie- Interesting, odd dialogue. Never was a Seinfield girl though.

A shame, Katie.

[-Katie-]

A lot of people have said that to me.

I don't hate it, but I usually don't go out of my way to watch it. I didn't know Marcia was on the show once though, that's so cool.

[own worst enemy]

Most of the housewives were on it.

Teri Hatcher, Marcia Cross, and Brenda Strong.

[-Katie-]

That's so weird, yet cool. So Marcia and Brenda have been on 3 of the same shows. How funny.

[own worst enemy]

That's weird.

Yeah, Seinfeld, Everwood, and now Desperate Housewives.

Huh, that's kinda cool.

[-Katie-]

I wonder if they realized it before. Like they plan it out. Now I am thinking way too much into it.

[own worst enemy]

Hey, you never know.

[Collaroy-Beach]

New thread!! And a great title, too.

Not to forget the superhero topic: Ken, I'm sorry, but Supermouse is now etched into my brain. You and your supersqueak... Superbrain does nothing for me, I shall still call you Supermouse henceforth.

And yeah, spandex isn't all that great. Look at those guys in X-Men 1 & 2- much cooler in black leather than in bright yellow spandex, if you want my opinion.

[-Katie-]

Ooh yeah, leather is so much hotter.