Jamie Brewer

Jamie Brewer
Brewer at the 2015 Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards, February 2015
Born (1985-02-05) February 5, 1985
California, U.S.
Occupation Actress, model
Years active 2011–present

Jamie Brewer (born February 5, 1985) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in the FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story. In its first season, American Horror Story: Murder House, she portrayed Adelaide "Addie" Langdon, the daughter of the main antagonist, Constance Langdon; in the third season, American Horror Story: Coven, she portrayed Nan, an enigmatic and clairvoyant witch; in the fourth season American Horror Story: Freak Show, she portrayed Chester Creb's vision of his doll, Marjorie, and in the seventh season American Horror Story: Cult, she portrayed Hedda, a member of the original 'SCUM' crew, led by feminist Valerie Solanas.

Life and career

Brewer grew up loving all forms of the arts, especially movies and theater productions. She started by taking theater classes in 1999 at a College for Kids class during her middle school years. She performed in dramas, musicals, comedies, and many improvisations during her theater training at Dionysus Theater. Brewer appeared and spoke in PSAs for the Super Bowl of Caring Houston Food Drive in Houston, Texas for two consecutive years which aired on NBC, ABC, and CBS. Brewer continues her stage training through The Groundlings Theater and School.

In 2011, Brewer made her television debut as Adelaide "Addie" Langdon in American Horror Story: Murder House.[1] "I first got word of the audition for the show from a friend of mine." She said. "They were looking for a young lady with Down syndrome who could act. My headshot and resume were submitted and I was called for an audition and, to my surprise I got the part. I was so excited."[2] About her role, Brewer stated: "Adelaide is a complex character, but the most difficult part of playing Adelaide is learning how to portray someone who isn’t always viewed acceptable to her mother and society. This is a new challenge for me."[3]

After the show's first season ended, she appeared on Southland in an episode titled "Heat", which aired on February 20, 2013. Also in 2013, she returned to American Horror Story for the third season, subtitled Coven, playing the supporting role of Nan, a young witch who is clairvoyant.

It was announced at the 2014 PaleyFest that Brewer would return to the series for the fourth season, subtitled American Horror Story: Freak Show.[4] Although, at a later date, show creator Ryan Murphy indicated Brewer may not appear during the season. Brewer was later confirmed after appearing in a promo for the final two episodes.[5][6] She both voiced and played Marjorie, the ventriloquist dummy / alternate personality of another character.

In February 2015, Brewer became the first woman with Down syndrome to walk the red carpet at New York Fashion Week, which she did for designer Carrie Hammer.[7][8] Talking about the experience, Brewer said, "It's amazing that the fashion industry are including individuals with disabilities," she said. "It's an amazing opportunity for women, women that are disabled."[9] Another time she also said, "Young girls and even young women [see me] and say 'hey, if she can do it so can I'. It's a true inspiration being a role model for any young women to [encourage them] in being who they are and showing who they are."[10]

In July 2015, she appeared as a character named Jamie in three episodes of the web series Raymond & Lane,[11][12] while In September, Brewer appeared on Switched at Birth in an episode titled "Between hope and fear".[13][14]

In February 2018, Brewer made her Off-Broadway debut in Amy and the Orphans, a play by Lindsey Ferrentino about three siblings, one of whom has Down Syndrome, in the wake of their father's death. In April 2018, Jamie Brewer was nominated as Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in Amy and the Orphans. In June 2018, she won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for her performance.

Model

Brewer was the first model with Down syndrome to walk the New York Fashion Week catwalk.[15]

Brewer at PaleyFest 2014 for American Horror Story: Coven

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Whitney's Wedding Whitney Short film
2017 Kill Off Sonja Short film
2019 My Next Breath TBA Documentary film; post-production
TBA Turnover Gina Pre-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2011 American Horror Story: Murder House Adelaide Langdon Recurring role; 6 episodes
2013 Southland Amanda Episode: "Heat"
2013–2014 American Horror Story: Coven Nan Recurring role; 9 episodes
2015 American Horror Story: Freak Show Marjorie Guest role; 2 episodes
2015 Switched at Birth Teacher's Aide Episode: "Between Hope and Fear"
2017 American Horror Story: Cult Hedda Episode: "Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag"
2017 Love You More Maggie Television film

Web

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Raymond & Lane Jamie Guest role; 3 episodes

References

  1. ↑ Adam Lawton (November 21, 2011). "Interview with Jamie Brewer". Media Mikes. Jamie Brewer plays the role of Adelaide on the hit FX series American Horror Story. Media Mikes had a chance to speak with Jamie recently to discuss the show.
  2. ↑ Adam Lawton (November 21, 2011). "Interview with Jamie Brewer". Media Mikes. Jamie Brewer plays the role of Adelaide on the hit FX series American Horror Story. Media Mikes had a chance to speak with Jamie recently to discuss the show.
  3. ↑ Adam Lawton (November 21, 2011). "Interview with Jamie Brewer2". Media Mikes. Jamie Brewer plays the role of Adelaide on the hit FX series American Horror Story. Media Mikes had a chance to speak with Jamie recently to discuss the show.
  4. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (March 29, 2014). "'American Horror Story' Enlists Michael Chiklis for 'Freak Show'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  5. ↑ Stack, Tim (October 9, 2014). "'American Horror Story: Freak Show' premiere: Ryan Murphy talks sex, scary clowns, and season 5clues". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  6. ↑ Whitney, Erin (December 18, 2014). "Here's Your First Look At Neil Patrick Harris In 'American Horror Story'". Huffington Post. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
  7. ↑ Jessica Probus, Stephanie McNeal. "Meet The First Woman With Down Syndrome To Walk At Fashion Week". BuzzFeed.
  8. ↑ Lori Grisham, USA TODAY Network (February 12, 2015). "First model with Down syndrome in New York Fashion Week".
  9. ↑ Sarah Flanigan (February 18, 2015). "'AHS' Star Jamie Brewer Talks About Being First Model With Down Syndrome at NYFW". EOline. It's amazing that the fashion industry are including individuals with disabilities," she said. "It's an amazing opportunity for women, women that are disabled.
  10. ↑ "Jamie Brewer". IMDb. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Raymond & Lane: The Theater Series with American Horror Story's Jamie Brewer". Anon Magazine. July 16, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Jamie Brewer, from American Horror Story, guest stars in the Season Two finale!". Raymond and Lane.
  13. ↑ ""Switched at Birth" Between Hope and Fear (TV Episode 2015)". IMDb.com. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
  14. ↑ "Jamie Brewer". www.Listal.com. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Why Down's Syndrome model Jamie Brewer has changed the game". Independent.co.uk. February 13, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
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