Erin Daniels was born on 9 October 1973 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. She is an American actress.

She graduated from Vassar College with a degree in architecture and art history.

In 2002, The St. Louis Film Festival awarded Erin the Emerging Star Award. She appeared in One Hour Photo, Wheelmen, and House of 1000 Corpses before taking on the role of Dana Fairbanks in Showtime's The L Word.

When asked by AfterEllen.com's Sarah Warn, if she were concerned about how playing a lesbian would reflect on her ability to get future roles - matter-of-factly she stated, "No, Not even remotely." Because you think people don't care? "Because I don't care. I don't pick roles based on how famous they are going to make me, I pick roles based on how they're going to inspire me intellectually."

She also appeared in TV shows: Jericho, Dexter and Justice.

Filmography

• "Jericho" (2 episodes, 2007)
• "The L Word" (39 episodes, 2004-2007)
• "Justice" (3 episodes, 2006)
• "Dexter" (1 episode, 2006)
• "Love Monkey" (1 episode, 2006)
• "Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter" (1 episode, 2006)
• "Boomtown" (4 episodes, 2003)
• House of 1000 Corpses (2003)
• One Hour Photo (2002)
• Wheelmen (2002)
• "Philly" (1 episode, 2001)
• "Jack & Jill" (1 episode, 2001)
• The Disciples (2000)
• "V.I.P." (1 episode, 2000)
• "Action" (4 episodes, 1999)
• Chill Factor (1999)
• Flushed (1999)
• "The Outer Limits" (1 episode, 1999)
• USMA West Point (1998)
• "Law & Order" (1 episode, 1996)