Molly Brown (actress)
Molly Brown | |
|---|---|
| Born | Molly Brown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Iowa |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Relatives | Tom Riley (grandfather) |
Molly Brown is an American actress best known for her roles as Debra Morgan in Showtime crime drama mystery series Dexter: Original Sin [1] and as Leslie Ackhurst in Paramount+ series Evil.
Early life and education
Brown was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Throughout High school, Brown attended Stagedoor Manor; a performing arts training center located in Loch Sheldrake, New York.[2] Brown attended University of Iowa where she graduated with major honours in Theatre Arts.[3]
Career
Brown has held many minor television roles appearing in episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, High Maintenance and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.[4]
In 2020, Brown landed a role in Netflix mystery drama film Lost Girls as Missy. In 2021, Brown was cast as Emily Good in comedy drama The Good House alongside Sigourney Weaver.[5]
Brown has recurring roles starring as Elizabeth Prince in Showtime drama series Billions[6] and as Leslie Ackhurst in Paramount+ series Evil.[7]
In May 2024, it was announced that Brown had been cast in a leading role in Dexter prequel Dexter: Original Sin playing the role of a young Debra Morgan.[8]
Personal life
Brown is the granddaughter of notable Iowa attorney Tom Riley of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.[5] Molly openly identifies as gay, coming out publicly via an Instagram post in 2019.[9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Conviction | Emily Price | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Gone | Emily | 1 episode |
| 2018 | A Crime to Remember | Barbara Mackle | 1 episode |
| 2018 | High Maintenance | Maddy | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Jenni Hanson | 1 episode |
| 2018 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | Leah | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Chicago Med | Molly Myers | 1 episode |
| 2021 | FBI: International | Ella Clancy | 1 episode |
| 2021-2022 | Billions | Elizabeth Prince | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Voiceover | 1 episode |
| 2022-2024 | Evil | Leslie Ackhurst | 7 episodes |
| 2024 | Dexter: Original Sin | Debra Morgan | Main role |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Lost Girls | Missy |
| 2021 | The Good House | Emily Good |
| 2022 | Senior Year | Young Martha Reiser |
References
- ^ Roots, Kimberly (July 28, 2024). "Dexter Spinoff's Molly Brown Teases Surprises for Fans in Original Sin Prequel: 'You Might Know Dexter's Backstory, But…'".
- ^ Rosky, Nicole (November 14, 2011). "Stagedoor Manor to Kick Off 2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ^ "Molly Brown - Biography". IMDb.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 8, 2019). "Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Beverly D'Angelo & More Move Into Amblin Partners' 'The Good House'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b Nolan, Diana (March 4, 2020). "Cedar Rapids native sees star on the rise with 2 new films". The Gazette.
- ^ Terblanche, Gen (March 14, 2024). "Billions Season 7: Mike for President? 6 reasons to vote no". Showmax Stories.
- ^ Feltus, Cassondra (May 17, 2024). "Review: 'Evil' Returns with a Devilishly Delightful Final Season". Black Girl Nerds.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (May 23, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Casts Patrick Gibson As Young Serial Killer; Christian Slater & Molly Brown Round Out Morgans". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/mollyelizabethbrown/p/BvPcWr0hUTU/
External links
- Molly Brown at IMDb