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'''Lisa Brown''' (born August 2, 1954) is an [[United States|American]] actress, born in [[Kansas City, Missouri]].
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'''Lisa Brown''' (August 2, 1954 – November 24, 2021) was an American actress. She was best known for two high-profile roles in daytime television, Nola Reardon on ''[[Guiding Light]]'' and Iva Snyder on ''[[As the World Turns]]''.


==Early years==
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She is best known for her work in daytime television, playing Nola Reardon on ''[[Guiding Light]]'' and Iva Snyder on ''[[As the World Turns]]''.
Brown was born on August 2, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri.<ref>{{cite journal |title=Lisa Brown, 67 |journal=Classic Images |date=January 2022 |issue=557 |page=36}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Brown's first notable role was on ''[[Guiding Light]]'', where she played the role of Nola Reardon Chamberlain from 1980 to 1985 and again from 1995 to 1998 (with an appearance in the show's final weeks in 2009). She and actor [[Michael Tylo]], who played Quint, were a popular pairing on the show.
Brown's first notable role was on ''[[Guiding Light]]'', where she played the role of Nola Reardon Chamberlain from 1980 to 1985 and again from 1995 to 1998 (with an appearance in the show's final weeks in 2009). She and actor [[Michael Tylo]], who played Quint, were a popular pairing on the show.<ref name="bio">{{cite news |last1=Daniels |first1=Karu F. |title=Broadway and TV actress Lisa Brown, known for roles on 'Guiding Light' and 'As the World Turns,' dies at 67 |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-lisa-brown-guiding-light-as-the-world-turns-dies-age-67-20211127-atlup5rrxfgvzhn5h4qopuokgi-story.html |access-date=28 November 2021 |work=nydailynews.com}}</ref>


Brown also created another notable soap role in the form of Iva Snyder on ''[[As the World Turns]]'', playing her from November 6, 1985 to 1994 and with several guest appearances from 1998 to 2003.
Brown also created another notable soap role in the form of Iva Snyder on ''[[As the World Turns]]'', playing her from November 6, 1985, to 1994 and with several guest appearances from 1998 to 2003.<ref name="bio" /><ref name="bio2" />


Both roles were created by writer [[Douglas Marland]], and Brown was in some ways a "muse" for Marland's writing.<ref>https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/bas3335/gl-goodbye-lisa-brown-tv-guide-interview-nola-t9446.html</ref>
Both roles were created by writer [[Douglas Marland]], and Brown was in some ways a "muse" for Marland's writing.<ref name="bio2">{{cite news |last1=Mason |first1=Charlie |title=Beloved Guiding Light and As the World Turns Vet Dead at 67: 'We Are Devastated at the Loss of an Incredible Woman' |url=https://soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/616204/soap-star-dead-as-the-world-turns-lisa-brown-martha-byrne-tribute/ |access-date=28 November 2021 |work=Soaps.com |date=26 November 2021}}</ref>


After her acting roles on both shows concluded, she was an acting coach for ''Guiding Light'' and ''[[One Life to Live]]''.
After her acting roles on both shows concluded, she was an acting coach for ''Guiding Light'' and ''[[One Life to Live]]''.<ref name="bio3" />


Brown appeared in the lead role of [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] version of ''[[42nd Street (musical)|42nd Street]]'' in the early 80s, while simultaneously playing her ''Guiding Light'' role. Other daytime work includes a short stint as a corrupt [[FBI]] agent on ''[[Loving (TV series)|Loving]]'' in 1995.
Brown appeared in the lead role of [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] version of ''[[42nd Street (musical)|42nd Street]]'' in the early 80s, while simultaneously playing her ''Guiding Light'' role.<ref name="bio" /> Other daytime work includes a short stint as a corrupt [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] agent on ''[[Loving (TV series)|Loving]]'' in 1995.<ref name="bio3">{{cite news |last1=Clifford |first1=Kambra |title=Guiding Light, As the World Turns' alum Lisa Brown dead at 67 |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/as-the-world-turns/news/2021/1126-lisa-brown-guiding-light-as-the-world-turns-alum-dead-at-67.php |access-date=1 December 2021 |work=soapcentral.com}}</ref>


=== Personal life ===
== Personal life ==
Brown was married to actor Tom Nielsen, who had once played her boyfriend Floyd Parker on ''Guiding Light'', from 1982 to 1985. In 1997, she married Brian Neary. Her son, [[Buddy Nielsen|James Anthony Nielsen]], played her infant son on ''Guiding Light'' and is now the lead singer of [[Senses Fail]]. Brown helped produce and direct their videos.<ref>https://www.soapcentral.com/gl/news/2005/1114-tylo_brown.php</ref>
Brown was married to Tom Nielsen, an actor who played one of Brown's love interests, Floyd Parker, on ''Guiding Light'', from 1979 to 1985. They had two children together, Victoria and James "Buddy" Anthony Nielsen, who as a child played her infant son on ''Guiding Light'' and is now the lead singer of [[Senses Fail]]. Brown helped produce and direct several of their videos.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kroll |first1=Dan |title=GL's Quint and Nola Sit Down for Exclusive Interview |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/guiding-light/news/2005/1114-tylo_brown.php |access-date=26 November 2021 |publisher=Soap Central |date=12 November 2005}}</ref>

In 1997, she married Brian Neary.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Complex |first1=Valerie |title=Lisa Brown Dies: Actress Most Known For Her Roles On 'Guiding Light' And 'As The World Turns' Was 67 |url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/lisa-brown-dies-guiding-light-as-the-world-turns-1234881060/ |access-date=28 November 2021 |work=Deadline |date=28 November 2021}}</ref>

Brown lived the remainder of her life in [[Jersey City, New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mclaughlinfh.com/obituaries/Lisa--Brown-Neary?obId=23225897|title=Lisa Brown Neary|publisher=McLaughlin Funeral Home|language=en-US|url-status=live|date=November 2021|access-date=October 6, 2022|archivedate=January 28, 2022|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128222525/https://www.mclaughlinfh.com/obituaries/Lisa--Brown-Neary?obId=23225897}}</ref>

Brown died on November 24, 2021, at the age of 67.<ref name="notice">{{cite news |title=Soap Fave dies at 67 |url=https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/soap-fave-dies-at-67/ |access-date=26 November 2021 |publisher=Soap Opera Digest |date=26 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Lisa Brown Neary Obituary (1954 - 2021) The Star-Ledger |url=https://obits.nj.com/us/obituaries/starledger/name/lisa-neary-obituary?pid=200719400 |website=Legacy.com |publisher=Star-Ledger/NJ.com |access-date=28 November 2021}}</ref> In a post on his Instagram shortly after her death, Buddy Nielsen indicated that she had a "quick battle with cancer."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://michaelfairmantv.com/as-the-world-turns-and-guiding-light-favorite-lisa-brown-passes-away-at-67/2021/11/26/ | title=As the World Turns and Guiding Light Favorite, Lisa Brown, Passes Away at 67 }}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 05:09, 25 November 2023

Lisa Brown
Born(1954-08-02)August 2, 1954
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
DiedNovember 24, 2021(2021-11-24) (aged 67)
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1980–2009
Spouses
Tom Nielsen
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(m. 1982; div. 1991)​
Brian Neary
​
(m. 1997)​
Children2

Lisa Brown (August 2, 1954 – November 24, 2021) was an American actress. She was best known for two high-profile roles in daytime television, Nola Reardon on Guiding Light and Iva Snyder on As the World Turns.

Early years

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Brown was born on August 2, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri.[1]

Career

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Brown's first notable role was on Guiding Light, where she played the role of Nola Reardon Chamberlain from 1980 to 1985 and again from 1995 to 1998 (with an appearance in the show's final weeks in 2009). She and actor Michael Tylo, who played Quint, were a popular pairing on the show.[2]

Brown also created another notable soap role in the form of Iva Snyder on As the World Turns, playing her from November 6, 1985, to 1994 and with several guest appearances from 1998 to 2003.[2][3]

Both roles were created by writer Douglas Marland, and Brown was in some ways a "muse" for Marland's writing.[3]

After her acting roles on both shows concluded, she was an acting coach for Guiding Light and One Life to Live.[4]

Brown appeared in the lead role of Broadway version of 42nd Street in the early 80s, while simultaneously playing her Guiding Light role.[2] Other daytime work includes a short stint as a corrupt FBI agent on Loving in 1995.[4]

Personal life

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Brown was married to Tom Nielsen, an actor who played one of Brown's love interests, Floyd Parker, on Guiding Light, from 1979 to 1985. They had two children together, Victoria and James "Buddy" Anthony Nielsen, who as a child played her infant son on Guiding Light and is now the lead singer of Senses Fail. Brown helped produce and direct several of their videos.[5]

In 1997, she married Brian Neary.[6]

Brown lived the remainder of her life in Jersey City, New Jersey.[7]

Brown died on November 24, 2021, at the age of 67.[8][9] In a post on his Instagram shortly after her death, Buddy Nielsen indicated that she had a "quick battle with cancer."[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Lisa Brown, 67". Classic Images (557): 36. January 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Daniels, Karu F. "Broadway and TV actress Lisa Brown, known for roles on 'Guiding Light' and 'As the World Turns,' dies at 67". nydailynews.com. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b Mason, Charlie (26 November 2021). "Beloved Guiding Light and As the World Turns Vet Dead at 67: 'We Are Devastated at the Loss of an Incredible Woman'". Soaps.com. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  4. ^ a b Clifford, Kambra. "Guiding Light, As the World Turns' alum Lisa Brown dead at 67". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  5. ^ Kroll, Dan (12 November 2005). "GL's Quint and Nola Sit Down for Exclusive Interview". Soap Central. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  6. ^ Complex, Valerie (28 November 2021). "Lisa Brown Dies: Actress Most Known For Her Roles On 'Guiding Light' And 'As The World Turns' Was 67". Deadline. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Lisa Brown Neary". McLaughlin Funeral Home. November 2021. Archived from the original on January 28, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  8. ^ "Soap Fave dies at 67". Soap Opera Digest. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Lisa Brown Neary Obituary (1954 - 2021) The Star-Ledger". Legacy.com. Star-Ledger/NJ.com. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  10. ^ "As the World Turns and Guiding Light Favorite, Lisa Brown, Passes Away at 67".
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