Brynn Thayer

Birth Name:

Brynn Thayer

Birth Place:

Dallas, Texas, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Started the ZazAngels charitable organization with Michael Zaslow to help generate funds for the research of Lou Gehrig's disease
Graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in education
Studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse acting school
Her father served as the Deputy Secretary of Defense during the Ronald Reagan Administration
Started her acting career in commercials for household products, including Maxwell House coffee, Blue Bonnet margarine and Q-Tips
Taught the fifth grade in Dallas for two years before moving to New York and attempting to get into acting
Best known for playing Leanne MacIntyre in "Matlock" and Jenny Wolek in "One Life to Live․"
At the time of their marriage, Brynn and Jerry Anthony were one of three married couples with their roles on "One Life to Live" on the same soap opera
Director of "One Life to Live," Peter Miner, taught one of her acting classes and was a key encouragement for her to try out for the role of Jenny

1983Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Drama Series:Nominated
1986Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role on a Daytime Serial:Nominated

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