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Molly Brown (actress)

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Molly Brown
Born
Molly Brown

Alma materUniversity of Iowa
OccupationActress
Years active2016–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

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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

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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

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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

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Television

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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 upcoming

Film

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Year Title Role
2020 Lost Girls Missy
2021 The Good House Emily Good
2022 Senior Year Young Martha Reiser

References

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  1. ^ 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…'".
  2. ^ Rosky, Nicole (November 14, 2011). "Stagedoor Manor to Kick Off 2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade". BroadwayWorld.com.
  3. ^ "Molly Brown - Biography". IMDb.
  4. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 8, 2019). "Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Beverly D'Angelo & More Move Into Amblin Partners' 'The Good House'". Deadline Hollywood.
  5. ^ a b Nolan, Diana (March 4, 2020). "Cedar Rapids native sees star on the rise with 2 new films". The Gazette.
  6. ^ Terblanche, Gen (March 14, 2024). "Billions Season 7: Mike for President? 6 reasons to vote no". Showmax Stories.
  7. ^ Feltus, Cassondra (May 17, 2024). "Review: 'Evil' Returns with a Devilishly Delightful Final Season". Black Girl Nerds.
  8. ^ Cordero, Rosy (May 23, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Casts Patrick Gibson As Young Serial Killer; Christian Slater & Molly Brown Round Out Morgans". Deadline Hollywood.
  9. ^ https://www.instagram.com/mollyelizabethbrown/p/BvPcWr0hUTU/
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