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Brynn Thayer is an American actress known for her work in television

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BirthdayOctober 4, 1949
NationalityAmerican
FamousFilm & Theater Personalities, Actresses
City/StateTexas
SpousesDavid Steinberg (m. 1994), Gerald Anthony (m. 1981–1983)
Birth PlaceNorth Dallas, Texas
Height170
GenderFemale
FatherWilliam Paul Thayer
MotherMargery Schwartz Thayer
Sun SignLibra
Born inNorth Dallas, Texas
Famous asActress

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Who is Brynn Thayer?

Brynn Thayer is an American actress known for her work in television. She first came to attention after playing a supporting role in the TV series ‘One Life to Live’. The series, which was directed by Agnes Nixon, became known as the first drama series to feature ethnically and socially diverse characters, as well as to focus on several social issues. The show won several Emmy Awards. She was next seen playing a main role in the TV series ‘TV 101’. The series aired for only one season. She was also seen in a main role in the medical drama series ‘Island Son’. The show was, however, cancelled shortly because of poor reviews. She played guest roles in several TV shows such as ‘Murder, She wrote’, ‘Cold Case’ and ‘How to Get Away with Murder’. She also had a recurring role in the popular medical drama TV series ‘General Hospital’. Other than acting, she is also a co-founder of the charitable organization ‘Zazangels’.

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Career

Brynn Thayer started gaining attention in 1978 when she began portraying Jenny Wolek in the popular TV series ‘One Life to Live’. She played the role for a total of eight years. Her performance in the series earned her a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress. The show was created by Anges Nixon and it aired from 1968 to 2013.

From 1988 to 1989, she starred in a main role in the drama TV series ‘TV 101’. The series was about a recently divorced photojournalist who quits his job and then returns to the school where he studied at, in order to teach journalism. The show was cancelled because of a controversy as well as low ratings. She next played a main role in the medical drama ‘Island Son’.The show revolved around a dedicated medical doctor and his complicated and stressful life.

Thayer was next seen in an important role in the legal drama TV series ‘Matlock’. She portrayed the daughter of the titular character. The show mostly revolved around how Matlock used to identify perpetrators and then confront them in a dramatic courtroom scene. The show aired from 1986 to 1995, covering nine seasons. She also played a recurring role in the hugely popular and successful medical drama TV series ‘General Hospital’.

She played a main role in the 1988 action film ‘Hero and the Terror’. Directed by William Tannen, the film starred the famous martial artist and actor Chuck Norris in the leadrole. Norris portrayed a cop trying to stop a serial killer. The film was met with negative reviews from critics.

Thayer then played an important role in the TV series ‘Pensacola: Wings of Gold’. It aired from 1997 to 2000, covering three seasons.

Over the next few years, she played guest roles in several TV shows such as ‘Moonlighting’, ‘Murder, She Wrote’, ‘Diagnosis: Murder’, ‘Without A Trace’ and ‘How to Get Away With Murder’.

In 2011, she also played a guest role in the soap opera ‘Days of Our Lives’. The series has been airing since 1965, for more than fifty years.

Personal Life

Brynn Thayer was born on 4th October 1949, in North Dallas, Texas. Her parents were Margery Schwartz Thayer and William Paul Thayer. Her father was a former naval officer and business executive.

She has been married three times. Her first marriage was to Hugh Robertson in 1971. After their divorce, she got married to Gerald Antony in 1981. In 1983, this marriage also ended in divorce. Her present husband is David Steinberg, whom she married in 1994.

Along with actor Michael Zaslow and his wife Susan Hufford, she co-founded the charitable organization ZazAngels to generate funds for researching amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as the Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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Brynn Thayer's awards

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0Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Brynn Thayer biography timelines

  • // 4th Oct 1949
    Brynn Thayer was born on 4th October 1949, in North Dallas, Texas. Her parents were Margery Schwartz Thayer and William Paul Thayer. Her father was a former naval officer and business executive.
  • // 1965
    In 2011, she also played a guest role in the soap opera ‘Days of Our Lives’. The series has been airing since 1965, for more than fifty years.
  • // 1971
    She has been married three times. Her first marriage was to Hugh Robertson in 1971. After their divorce, she got married to Gerald Antony in 1981. In 1983, this marriage also ended in divorce. Her present husband is David Steinberg, whom she married in 1994.
  • // 1978
    Brynn Thayer started gaining attention in 1978 when she began portraying Jenny Wolek in the popular TV series ‘One Life to Live’. She played the role for a total of eight years. Her performance in the series earned her a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress. The show was created by Anges Nixon and it aired from 1968 to 2013.
  • // 1986
    Thayer was next seen in an important role in the legal drama TV series ‘Matlock’. She portrayed the daughter of the titular character. The show mostly revolved around how Matlock used to identify perpetrators and then confront them in a dramatic courtroom scene. The show aired from 1986 to 1995, covering nine seasons. She also played a recurring role in the hugely popular and successful medical drama TV series ‘General Hospital’.
  • // 1988
    From 1988 to 1989, she starred in a main role in the drama TV series ‘TV 101’. The series was about a recently divorced photojournalist who quits his job and then returns to the school where he studied at, in order to teach journalism. The show was cancelled because of a controversy as well as low ratings. She next played a main role in the medical drama ‘Island Son’.The show revolved around a dedicated medical doctor and his complicated and stressful life.
  • // 1988
    She played a main role in the 1988 action film ‘Hero and the Terror’. Directed by William Tannen, the film starred the famous martial artist and actor Chuck Norris in the leadrole. Norris portrayed a cop trying to stop a serial killer. The film was met with negative reviews from critics.
  • // 1997
    Thayer then played an important role in the TV series ‘Pensacola: Wings of Gold’. It aired from 1997 to 2000, covering three seasons.

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Brynn Thayer's FAQ

  • What is Brynn Thayer birthday?

    Brynn Thayer was born at 1949-10-04

  • Where is Brynn Thayer's birth place?

    Brynn Thayer was born in North Dallas, Texas

  • What is Brynn Thayer nationalities?

    Brynn Thayer's nationalities is American

  • Who is Brynn Thayer spouses?

    Brynn Thayer's spouses is David Steinberg (m. 1994), Gerald Anthony (m. 1981–1983)

  • How tall is Brynn Thayer?

    Brynn Thayer's height is 170

  • Who is Brynn Thayer's father?

    Brynn Thayer's father is William Paul Thayer

  • Who is Brynn Thayer's mother?

    Brynn Thayer's mother is Margery Schwartz Thayer

  • What is Brynn Thayer's sun sign?

    Brynn Thayer is Libra

  • How famous is Brynn Thayer?

    Brynn Thayer is famouse as Actress