Dana Cornelius

Dana Cornelius (5'9") was raised in Wilmette, Ill. Attended New Trier H.S.; studied English and Psychology at Mount St. Mary's College. Entertainment career began when she was 22 yrs old, first as a stand-up comic then a literary agent (WGAw). Feeling unsuccessful as an entrepreneur she worked all facets of business in corporate America learning how business models stay profitable. Leaving a lucrative desk job to care full-time for her father who had Alzheimer's she spent time studying matters of spiritually and got certified in plant-based nutrition and yoga. Life responsibilities pulled her away from marriage/family pursuits until she found herself "orphaned." At the advice of a double-Emmy award-winning Director, she rebooted her career in entertainment this time as an actress. In less than nine months, she booked over 36 films, commercials, or TV projects. Her first book, You Were Taller Over the Phone, was written and published.