Blair Brown, a talented actress, was born in the nation's capital, Washington D.C. Her father, Milton Henry Brown, worked at the prestigious Central Intelligence Agency, while her mother, Elizabeth Ann Brown, was a dedicated teacher.
After completing her education at the National Theatre School of Canada in 1969, Brown embarked on a successful stage career. She performed in notable productions, including the New York Shakespeare Festival's 1975 production of "The Comedy of Errors" and Joe Papp's 1976 production of "The Threepenny Opera," directed by the renowned Richard Foreman.
From 1987 to 1991, Brown starred as the titular character in the critically acclaimed NBC TV series "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd," which later moved to Lifetime after its second season. Her impressive work in television was soon followed by a major role in playwright David Hare's Broadway play "Secret Rapture" in 1989.
Throughout her career, Brown has continued to work steadily in theater, earning a Tony award in 2000 for her outstanding performance in Michael Frayn's "Copenhagen." Her extensive film credits include the Oscar-winning film "The Paper Chase" in 1973, Robert Aldrich's "The Choirboys," and the John Belushi film "Continental Divide," which garnered her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Comedy/Musical.
In addition to her film and television work, Brown is also known for her numerous television appearances in "Frasier," "Smallville," "ER," and her role as "Nina Sharp" in the Fox series "Fringe." Her memorable performance as inmate Judy King in the popular Netflix series "Orange is the New Black" was inspired by the life of Martha Stewart.
The talented actress has also narrated over 50 documentary films and audio books. Brown is a devoted mother to her son, who was born to the late actor Richard Jordan.
