Kathy Brier (born March 10, 1975) is an American actress and singer, known for her work on

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'' and the Broadway production of ''

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Early life

Brier grew up in

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where she attended

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before studying theatre and business at

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, qualifying for a Bachelor of Science in arts administration.

Career

Brier played the role of

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'' from October 18, 2002, until June 17, 2009 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

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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 ''

'', having previously been the standby for Tony Award winner

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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 Actors Studio and ''A Broadway Diva Christmas'' at the Julia Miles Theatre. In 2010, Brier appeared on the

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series ''

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'', episode 1.9

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, and portrayed singer/actress,

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, 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

2019 The Boys

References

External links

* * 1975 births Living people American soap opera actresses Actresses from New York (state) People from Staten Island Wagner College alumni 21st-century American actresses {{US-tv-actor-1970s-stub