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== 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.<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'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.


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>
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]]''.
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== 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. 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 |last2=Complex |first2=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 was married to actor Tom Nielsen, who had once played her boyfriend Floyd Parker on ''Guiding Light'', from 1982 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 |last2=Complex |first2=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>
She 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>
She 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>


Revision as of 04:50, 1 December 2021

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
Spouse(s)
Tom Nielsen
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(m. 1982; div. 1991)​

Brian Neary
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(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.

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.[1]

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.

Both roles were created by writer Douglas Marland, and Brown was in some ways a "muse" for Marland's writing.[2]

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

Brown appeared in the lead role of Broadway version of 42nd Street in the early 80s, while simultaneously playing her Guiding Light role.[1] Other daytime work includes a short stint as a corrupt FBI agent on Loving in 1995.

Personal life

Brown was married to actor Tom Nielsen, who had once played her boyfriend Floyd Parker on Guiding Light, from 1982 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.[3] In 1997, she married Brian Neary.[4] She died on November 24, 2021, at the age of 67.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ a b 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Kroll, Dan (12 November 2005). "GL's Quint and Nola Sit Down for Exclusive Interview". Soap Central. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  4. ^ Complex, Valerie; 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.
  5. ^ "Soap Fave dies at 67". Soap Opera Digest. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  6. ^ "Lisa Brown Neary Obituary (1954 - 2021) The Star-Ledger". Legacy.com. Star-Ledger/NJ.com. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
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