Biography
Who is Jamie Brewer?
Early life and training
Jamie Brewer grew up in Orange County, United States, developing an early passion for movies and theater productions. During her middle school years in 1999, she began taking theater classes at a College for Kids program. Her training continued at Dionysus Theater, where she performed in dramas, musicals, comedies, and many improvisations. She also continued her stage training through The Groundlings Theater and School.
Before her major screen acting career began, Jamie appeared and spoke in public service announcements for the Super Bowl of Caring Houston Food Drive in Houston, Texas. These announcements aired on NBC, ABC, and CBS for two consecutive years.
Television career
In 2011, Jamie made her television debut as Adelaide Addie Langdon in the first season of the FX horror anthology series American Horror Story, titled Murder House. She heard about the audition through a friend, submitted her headshot and resume, and successfully secured the part.
Following the first season, she appeared in an episode of Southland titled Heat in February 2013. That same year, she returned to American Horror Story for its third season, Coven, playing the supporting role of the clairvoyant young witch Nan. She returned to the series in subsequent seasons, including Freak Show as Marjorie, Cult as Hedda, Apocalypse, and later appeared in a spin off series titled American Horror Stories.
Stage work and fashion
In February 2015, Jamie made history by becoming the first woman with Down syndrome to walk the red carpet at New York Fashion Week, modeling for designer Carrie Hammer. Later that year, she received the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award from the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
In February 2018, she made her off Broadway debut in the play Amy and the Orphans by Lindsey Ferrentino, becoming the first woman with Down syndrome to star in an Off Broadway production. Her performance earned her a nomination for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, followed by a Drama Desk Award win in June of that same year. She also starred in the independent drama film Turnover as Gina.
Birthday and age
Jamie Brewer was born on February 5, 1985, which makes Jamie 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Jamie shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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