Molly Brown (actress)
Molly Brown | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1, 1994[1] Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.[2] |
| Alma mater | University of Iowa |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Relatives | Tom Riley (grandfather) |
Molly Brown is an American actress best known for her roles as Debra Morgan in the Showtime crime drama mystery series Dexter: Original Sin[3] and as Leslie Ackhurst in the Paramount+ series Evil.
Early life and education
Brown was born in Cedar Rapids. In 2011 during high school, Brown attended Stagedoor Manor in Loch Sheldrake, New York, and was one of 140 students who sang and danced in the opening number of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.[4]
Career
Brown has held many minor television roles appearing in episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, High Maintenance and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.[5]
In 2020, Brown landed a role in Netflix mystery drama film Lost Girls as Missy. In 2021, Brown was cast as Emily Good in comedy drama The Good House alongside Sigourney Weaver.[2]
Brown has recurring roles starring as Elizabeth Prince in Showtime drama series Billions[6] and as Leslie Ackhurst in Paramount+ series Evil.[7]
In 2024, Brown starred in the Dexter prequel Dexter: Original Sin playing the role of a young Debra Morgan.[8]
Personal life
Brown is the granddaughter of notable Iowa attorney Tom Riley of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.[2] She came out as a lesbian in an Instagram post in 2019.[9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Conviction | Emily Price | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Gone | Emily | 1 episode |
| 2018 | A Crime to Remember | Barbara Mackle | 1 episode |
| 2018 | High Maintenance | Maddy | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Jenni Hanson | 1 episode |
| 2018 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | Leah | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Chicago Med | Molly Myers | 1 episode |
| 2021 | FBI: International | Ella Clancy | 1 episode |
| 2021–2022 | Billions | Elizabeth Prince | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Voiceover | 1 episode |
| 2022–2024 | Evil | Leslie Ackhurst | 7 episodes |
| 2024–2025 | Dexter: Original Sin | Debra Morgan | Main role |
| 2025 | Grey's Anatomy | Maisie Lawrence | 1 episode |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Lost Girls | Missy |
| 2021 | The Good House | Emily Good |
| 2022 | Senior Year | Young Martha Reiser |
| 2024 | Bloody Axe Wound | Sam Crane |
| 2025 | Mooch | Dina |
References
- ^ "About". www.dexterdaily.com. Archived from the original on 2025-09-04. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ^ a b c Nolan, Diana (March 4, 2020). "Cedar Rapids native sees star on the rise with 2 new films". The Gazette.
- ^ Roots, Kimberly (July 28, 2024). "Dexter Spinoff's Molly Brown Teases Surprises for Fans in Original Sin Prequel: 'You Might Know Dexter's Backstory, But…'". TVLine. Archived from the original on December 25, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Rosky, Nicole (November 14, 2011). "Stagedoor Manor to Kick Off 2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade". BroadwayWorld.com. Archived from the original on January 2, 2025. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 8, 2019). "Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Beverly D'Angelo & More Move Into Amblin Partners' 'The Good House'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 29, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Terblanche, Gen (March 14, 2024). "Billions Season 7: Mike for President? 6 reasons to vote no". Showmax Stories. Archived from the original on January 2, 2025. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Feltus, Cassondra (May 17, 2024). "Review: 'Evil' Returns with a Devilishly Delightful Final Season". Black Girl Nerds. Archived from the original on January 2, 2025. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (May 23, 2024). "'Dexter: Original Sin' Casts Patrick Gibson As Young Serial Killer; Christian Slater & Molly Brown Round Out Morgans". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Molly (March 20, 2019). "To All The Boys I've Loved Before, turns out I'm gay! 🏳️🌈💕🌈". Instagram. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
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External links
- Molly Brown at IMDb