Concetta D'Agnese is the birth name of Connie Danese. She began working professionally as Connie Danese at age 13, but has since decided to return to her birth name. Credits are under both names depending on the year attained.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she moved to Los Angeles and originated the role of Lily St. Regis in the Schubert theatre production of Annie (as Connie Danese).