I'm originally from Columbus, Ohio and started my showbiz career as a dancer and acrobat.
Fun side fact: I learned how to dance the Hustle from Rita Moreno in the 70's.
I segued into acting in my late teens and earned a BFA from Ohio State University and an MFA in Acting from Rutgers University where I studied with William Esper, Maggie Flanigan and Ed Stern. Upon graduating, I booked my first Professional audition for the role of Becky Bell in HBO's, “Public Law 106” and won a Daytime Emmy for my Performance!
I have substantial experience in Regional Theater, Off Broadway, Broadway, Film and Television with LOTS of Legendary Directors...Sidney Lumet, Robert Altman, Richard Linklater, Nick Cassavetes, Curtis Hanson, Steven Soderbergh, as well as incredible talent such as...Denzel, Demi, Reese, Mark Ruffalo, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Lee Curtis, Stanley Tucci, Jennifer Coolidge and many others.
In 1997, my pal Parker Posey introduced me to my future husband, film director Mark Waters at The Sundance Film Festival.
Within 15 minutes of our meeting he announced he was going to marry me. We've now been married for 25 years and have two wonderful kids.
Yes, we are a Sundance Love Story!
I couldn't figure out how to juggle my career and family so I took a 15 year hiatus to raise my kids and keep our family unit together while Mark was filming. Raising children became my utmost priority and so I put my career on hold to do that. However, acting has always been my passion and I'm excited to now get back to it!
I am currently studying at UCB, The Groundlings and Second City because if you're Willing to learn, your life is Limitless!
Thank you for visiting! I'm excited to share this journey with you!
About
Dina Spybey-Waters
SAG/AFTRA, AEA
213-716-7741 dinaspybeywaters@gmail.com
Specializes in: The Unaware Karen, Suburban Mom, Loyal Hard Core Believer or Role You’re Looking For!
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Professional Industry Accolades
“The first real star of the new season. A wild subversive talent who in a brief few seconds displays a dazzling combination of Judy Holliday dizziness and Jennifer Jason Leigh madcap intensity.”
Ron Rosenbaum - New York Observer
“Though Spybey plays dumb on screen, it’s clear to a keen observer that she’s a bright banana in real life. In, Six Feet Under, Spybey took a role that could have been a one-dimensional cliche - a relentlessly chirpy party planner, pathetically clueless in her dogged pursuit of the closeted David Fisher - and made it compelling and unpredictable, culminating in a shrieking unhinged freak-out over her aunt’s funeral.”
Tara Ariano & Adam Sternbergh - FameTracker
“Dina Spybey has charm to spare.”
Ben Brantley - New York Times Review Don Juan in Chicago
“Dina makes me smile. Her presence perks up whatever she’s in, and she always reminds me fondly of those great character actresses of the classic era - women you could always count on to deliver a great scene, no matter what the quality of the film. Eve Arden comes to mind, even though they bear no similarity to each other, except for being hilarious. She’s gold, and I’ll watch her in anything.”
Josh Olson - Oscar Nominated Screenwriter, A History of Violence
“If I were pressed to describe Dina I would say that she reminds me most of the late Judy Holiday. She has the same wonderful comic gift as well as a touching depth and vulnerability.”
William Esper, Renowned NYC Acting Teacher
“Dina’s performance as Darlene in Balm In Gilead fully demonstrated her maturity and artistry. Dina perfectly captured Darlene’s vulnerability, humor, innocence and foolishness. Her twenty minute monologue proved to be spellbinding theatre. Many actresses might shy away from strong choices. Dina relishes them.”
Ed Stern, former Artistic Director Cincinnati Playhouse
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