Marcia Cross is an American actress best known for her role as Bree Van de Kamp on the popular television series Desperate Housewives. Born on March 25, 1962, in Marlborough, Massachusetts, she began her acting career in the late 1980s and gained recognition for her performances in various television shows and films. In addition to Desperate Housewives, Cross has appeared in other notable series such as Melrose Place and The Edge of Night. She has received several awards and nominations for her work, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and multiple Primetime Emmy nominations.