Kathy Brier
| Kathy Brier | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 10, 1975 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002-present |
Kathy Brier (born March 10, 1975, on Staten Island in New York) is an American actress and singer.
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[edit] Early life
Brier grew up on Staten Island, where she attended Moore Catholic High School before studying theatre and business at Wagner College, qualifying for a Bachelor of Science in arts administration.[1]
[edit] Career
Brier played the role of Marcie Walsh McBain on ABC soap opera One Life to Live from October 18, 2002 until June 17, 2009[2][3] and returned briefly in November 2009. In 2004 her performance earned her a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series."
From 2003 to 2004, Brier played the starring role of Tracy Turnblad in the Broadway production of Hairspray, having previously been the understudy.
Brier began acting in the theatre, with regional credits that include Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, Libby Tucker in I Oughta Be in Pictures, Joy in Cinderella, and Rizzo In Grease. Her Off-Broadway credits include Ron Taylor and Mayor Maggie in Bat Boy The Musical at Union Square Theatre, The Prince and the Pauper at The Lamb's Theatre, O'Casey Knock at The John Houseman Theatre, Tango Ballad at The Actor's Studio and A Broadway's Diva Christmas at the Julia Miles Theatre.
In 2010, Brier appeared on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire, episode 1.9 Belle Femme, and portrayed singer/actress, Sophie Tucker, a well-known vaudeville performer. She also sings some of the original music of the series.
[edit] Personal life
On Monday, September 20, 2010, Kathy announced via Twitter and Facebook that she has gotten married. On November 14th, 2011 Kathy and her husband welcomed a son.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-2009 | One Life to Live | Marcie Walsh McBain | 18 October 2002-17 June 2009; November 6–13, 2009; October 25, 2011 - |
| 2003-2006 | SoapTalk | Herself | 14 August 2003,22 March 2006 |
| 2004 | The Wayne Brady Show | Herself | 24 March 2004 |
| 2005 | The View | Herself | 17 February 2005 |
| JoJo's Circus | Babalulu | 2 episodes | |
| 2008 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Chia Bisman | 13 July 2008 |
[edit] References
- ^ Thurston, Katherine. ""Marcie McBain" on the ABC Television Network's "One Life to Live"". About.com Guide. About.com. http://onelifetolive.about.com/od/starsofonelifetolive/p/k_brier.htm. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
- ^ One Life to Live recap (6/17/09) - Soaps.com
- ^ "One Life to Live: Comings & Goings". Soaps.com. June 17, 2009. http://www.soaps.com/onelifetolive/comings_and_goings/. Retrieved June 17, 2009.
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Kathy Brier at the Internet Movie Database
- "One Life to Live Actor: Kathy Brier". Soaps.com. http://www.soaps.com/onelifetolive/actor/246/Kathy_Brier. Retrieved June 17, 2009.
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