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Blair Brown
Blair Brown is best known for Smallville, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Fringe and Orange Is the New Black. Blair Brown was born on April 23, 1946. Blair Brown is 80 years old (born April 23, 1946).
- Born
- April 23, 1946 (80 years old)
- Place of birth
- Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Biography
Blair Brown (born April 23, 1946) is an American stage, film and television actress. For her role in Copenhagen, Brown won the 2000 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. She was the leading actress in feature films such as Altered States (1980), Continental Divide (1981), and Strapless (1989), and she played the title character in the television comedy-drama The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd. Later supporting roles include Nina Sharp on Fringe and Judy King on Orange Is the New Black.
Known for
Filmography
- 2018Tom Clancy's Jack RyanDirector Sue Joyce
- 2015LimitlessMarie Finch
- 2014ForeverFawn Mahoney Ames
- 2014The AffairDr. Gunderson
- 2013Orange Is the New BlackJudy King
- 2012Political AnimalsMrs. Berg
- 2012ElementaryKate Durning
- 2011Falling Skies
- 2011Person of InterestEmma Blake
- 2009Celebrity Ghost StoriesSelf
- 2008FringeNina Sharp
- 2008The Jewish AmericansVoices (voice)
- 2002CSI: MiamiMargie Winters
- 2002Benjamin FranklinJane Mecom
- 2001SmallvilleRachel Dunleavy
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitDefense Attorney Lynne Riff
- 1997Feds
- 1996A Season in PurgatoryGrace Bradley
- 1994ERDr. Vicki Ford
- 1994Touched by an AngelMayor Victoria Lewis
- 1993FrasierJill (voice)
- 1990Law & OrderDefense Attorney Virginia Masters
- 1988American ExperienceEllen Wilson (voice)
- 1987The Days and Nights of Molly DoddMolly Dodd
- 1985SpacePenny Hardesty Pope
- 1985The Comedy FactoryValerie Arnold
- 1983KennedyJacqueline Kennedy
- 1982American PlayhouseLilly Sabina
- 1978WheelsBarbara Lipton
- 1976FamilyFlora Jessup
- 1976Captains and the KingsElizabeth Healey Hennessey
- 1974The Rockford FilesKate Flanders / Dep. DA Kate Doyle
- 1973Purple PlayhouseMina
- 1973KojakStella
- 1971Great PerformancesLady Taezle
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Blair Brown been in?
Blair Brown is best known for Smallville, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Fringe and Orange Is the New Black.
When was Blair Brown born?
Blair Brown was born on April 23, 1946. (Washington, District of Columbia, USA)
How old is Blair Brown?
Blair Brown is 80 years old (born April 23, 1946).
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·