Kathy Brier

Kathy Brier (born March 10, 1975) is an American actress and singer, known for her work on ABC soap opera One Life to Live and the Broadway production of Hairspray.

Kathy Brier
Born (1975-03-10) March 10, 1975
Staten Island, New York
OccupationActress, singer
Years active2002–present

Early life

Brier grew up in Staten Island, New York 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]

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. She also returned to the role briefly in 2011, in late October and early November. 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 standby for Tony Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur for six months.

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 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.

Personal life

Brier was married in 2010 and she and her husband had a son in 2011.

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes
2002–2011One Life to LiveMarcie Walsh McBainOctober 18, 2002 – June 17, 2009; November 6–13, 2009; October 25, 2011 – November 3, 2011
2003–2006SoapTalkHerselfAugust 14, 2003, March 22, 2006
2004The Wayne Brady ShowHerselfMarch 24, 2004
2005The ViewHerselfFebruary 17, 2005
JoJo's CircusBabalulu2 episodes
2008Law & Order: Criminal IntentChia BismanJuly 13, 2008
2010Boardwalk EmpireSophie TuckerNovember 14, 2010

References
  1. Thurston, Katherine. ""Marcie McBain" on the ABC Television Network's "One Life to Live"". About.com Guide. About.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  2. "One Life to Live recap (6/17/09) – Soaps.com". Archived from the original on June 20, 2009. Retrieved June 18, 2009.
  3. "One Life to Live: Comings & Goings". Soaps.com. June 17, 2009. Archived from the original on April 20, 2009. Retrieved June 17, 2009.


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