Deanne Bray

Deanne Bray
Born (1971-05-14) May 14, 1971
Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Spouse(s) Troy Kotsur (2001–present)
Website www.deannebray.com

Deanne Bray (born 14 May 1971)[1] is an American actress. Bray was born deaf and is bilingual in American Sign Language and English. She is best known for her role as Sue Thomas in the show Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye. She is also known for her recurring role as Emma Coolidge on Heroes.

Personal life

Bray was born in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California and has spent most of her life in southern California, although she lived in Seattle for a few years with her mother. She is married to Troy Kotsur, who is also a deaf actor. On 8 September 2005, she gave birth to daughter Kyra Monique Kotsur. She lives with her family in North Hollywood, a district of Los Angeles.[2]

Bray's parents made certain their daughter was instructed from an early age to speak and write English and learn American Sign Language as well, sending her through a variety of learning programs and centers to strengthen her language skills. A California native, Bray broke into the entertainment industry after she was discovered performing with a deaf dancing group called "Prism West" at a Deaf festival at California State University, Northridge, where she earned a B.A. degree in Biology.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1996 What Do Women Want Sharon
2005 Last Mountain Blonde Annie
2007 I See the Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy Hoy Anna Documentary short
2008 Universal Signs Natalie
2013 No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie ASL Advocate

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1995 Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning Teddy Franklin TV film
1996 Pretender, TheThe Pretender Deaf Woman Episode: "Flyer"
1997 Ellen Juliet Episode: "Ellen's Deaf Comedy Jam"
1997 Diagnosis: Murder Jan Curran Episode: "Murder, Country Style"
2001 Strong Medicine Sonny Episode: "Fix"
2001 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Dr. Gilbert Episode: "Sounds of Silence"
2002–2005 Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye Sue Thomas Lead role (56 episodes)
2003 L.A. Sheriff's Homicide Technician TV film
2006 Rescue Me RoseMary Episode: "Hell"
2007 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Dean Price Episode: "Silencer"
2007 Curb Your Enthusiasm Jean Episode: "The Rat Dog"
2007 L Word, TheThe L Word Amy Reed Episodes: "Lacy Lilting Lyrics", "Little Boy Blue"
2008 L Word, TheThe L Word Amy Reed Episodes: "Lesbians Gone Wild", "Lay Down the Law"
2008 Sweet Nothing in My Ear Dr. Walters TV film
2009–2010 Heroes Emma Coolidge Recurring role (9 episodes)
2013 2 Broke Girls Joanne Episode: "And Not-So-Sweet Charity"
2014 Grey's Anatomy Nicole Episode: "Go It Alone"
2014 Switched at Birth Dean of Gallaudet Episode: "It Isn't What You Think"

References

  1. ↑ Deanne Bray
  2. ↑ Interview deafness.about.com

External links

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