| First Name | Idina |
| Middle Name | Kim |
| Last Name | Menzel |
| Full Name at Birth | Idina Kim Mentzel |
| Age | 40 |
| Date of Birth | May 30, 1971 |
| Birthplace | Queens, NY |
| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
| Weight (lb) | 115 |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Distinctive Features | Maureen in Rent, Elphaba in Wicked (musicals) and Shelby Corcoran on Glee. |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Syosset High School, Syosset, NY |
| University | BFA Drama, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University (1993)Honorary Doctorate, C.W. Post Long Island University, Long Island, NY (2011) |
| Occupation | Actress, Singer. |
| Occupation Category | Actress |
| Claim to Fame | Rent, Wicked, Glee |
| Music Genre | Pop, Vocal |
| Music Style | New Age, Adult Alternative, Cast Recordings, Stage & Screen, Musicals, Club/Dance, Electronic, Classical |
| Music Mood | Sophisticated, Effervescent, Elegant, Stylish, Theatrical, Rousing, Bittersweet, Passionate, Energetic, Dramatic, Brassy |
| Shoe Size | 7 |
| Official Website | idinamenzel.com |
| Father | Stuart Mentzel (pajama salesman) |
| Mother | Helene Mentzel (therapist) |
| Sister(s) | Cara Mentzel (teacher) |
| Other Family Members | Walker Nathaniel Diggs (son)Avery (nephew)Jacob (nephew) |
| Pets | Sammy Davis Jr. Jr. (dog) |
| Favorite Bands | Bono |
| Favorite Books | The Fountainhead (Ayn Rand) |
| Favorite Places | NYC |
| Favorite Foods | Kugel |
| Favorite Colors | Purple |
Idina Kim Menzel (née Mentzel; born May 30, 1971) is an American actress, singer and songwriter. She is widely known for originating the roles of Maureen in Rent and Elphaba in Wicked.
Selected Idina Menzel film and TV show credits: