Brandy Burre | |
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Born | Sandusky, Ohio, U.S. | September 27, 1974
Education | Ohio University (BFA, MFA) |
Children | 2 |
Brandy Burre (born September 27, 1974) is an American actress, best known for her portrayal of Theresa D'Agostino on the HBO series The Wire . [1]
Burre was born in Sandusky, Ohio. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts in acting at Ohio University. [2]
Burre has performed on the stage in addition to her work in film and television. In 2014, documentary filmmaker Robert Greene collaborated with Burre to produce the critically acclaimed film Actress , a portrayal of her tumultuous return to acting after several years dedicated to building a family. [3] [4] [5]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Perfect Poison | Maria | |
2014 | Listen Up Philip | Flo | |
2014 | Actress | — | Documentary |
2016 | Slash | Cheryl | |
2016 | Good Funk | Truism | |
2017 | Evolution: Siren | Brandy | |
2018 | Poor Jane | Jane |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004–2006 | The Wire | Theresa D'Agostino | 15 episodes |
2021 | Bull | Dr. Soto | Episode: "The Bad Client" |
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