Alexandra Cunningham, 1972
Writers · January 1, 1972
Alexandra Cunningham
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Alexandra Cunningham is 54 years old, born January 1, 1972 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Alexandra Cunningham wrote more Desperate Housewives episodes than anyone except showrunner Marc Cherry, cementing her as a powerhouse TV dramatist. Born in 1972 in the US, she trained at Juilliard's prestigious playwriting program (1998–2000) and has since created and executive-produced Bravo's Dirty John, starring Connie Britton and Eric Bana. A Capricorn, she balances sharp dramatic instinct with collaborative precision across broadcast and streaming.
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Biography
Alexandra Cunningham wrote more Desperate Housewives episodes than any writer except showrunner Marc Cherry during the show's 2004–2010 run, establishing herself as one of TV's most prolific and trusted dramatists. Born in 1972 in the US, she trained at Juilliard's Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights Program from 1998 through 2000. Before Desperate Housewives, she produced and wrote for the action series Fastlane (2002–2003) and contributed to NYPD Blue, Pasadena, Rome, and the U.S. version of Prime Suspect as developer and executive producer. She later wrote episodes of Chance, a Hulu series starring Hugh Laurie as neuropsychiatrist Dr. Chance, which ran for two seasons. Most notably, Cunningham created and executive-produces Dirty John on Bravo, based on Christopher Goffard's podcast; the series stars Connie Britton and Eric Bana and premiered November 25, 2018, with a second season centered on Betty Broderick starring Amanda Peet and Christian Slater. A screenwriter and television producer, Cunningham has also penned stage plays including The Theory of Three and No. 11 (Blue and White). As a Capricorn born in early January, she embodies the sign's reputation for discipline and long-term strategic vision—traits evident in her sustained career across theater, network drama, and prestige streaming.
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Before Fame
Cunningham attended the prestigious Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights Program at The Juilliard School from 1998 through 2000, where she honed her craft in dramatic writing. Before securing her signature role on Desperate Housewives, she wrote and produced for the action series Fastlane (2002–2003) and contributed episodes to NYPD Blue and Pasadena. She also authored stage plays including The Theory of Three and No. 11 (Blue and White).
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Trivia
- Cunningham wrote more Desperate Housewives episodes than any writer except showrunner Marc Cherry during the show's seven-season run.
- She created Dirty John, the Bravo series adaptation of Christopher Goffard's investigative podcast, which premiered November 25, 2018, starring Connie Britton and Eric Bana.
- She trained at Juilliard's elite Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights Program (1998–2000) before her television career took off.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Alexandra Cunningham gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Alexandra Cunningham?
- Alexandra Cunningham is 54 years old (born January 1, 1972).
- When is Alexandra Cunningham's birthday?
- Alexandra Cunningham was born on January 1, 1972.
- What is Alexandra Cunningham's zodiac sign?
- Alexandra Cunningham is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1972.
- What is Alexandra Cunningham's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Alexandra Cunningham was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Alexandra Cunningham from?
- Alexandra Cunningham is from United States.
- What does Alexandra Cunningham do?
- Alexandra Cunningham is a writer.
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