Jamie Brewer

Jamie Brewer began her theatre background in 1999 by taking classes during her middle school years. She continued her theatre and improvisation training at the ‘Ruskin School of Acting’ and the ‘Howard Fine Acting School’. Her early public appearances included participating in PSAs for the “Souper Bowl” of Caring Houston Food Drive. In 2011, Brewer made her television debut in the FX television series “American Horror Story: Murder House” as Adelaide ‘Addie’ Langdon, a role she reprised in a later season. She subsequently appeared in “Southland” in 2013 and returned to “American Horror Story” for its third season, “Coven,” portraying Nan, a clairvoyant witch. Her participation in mainstream television series established her as an actress.

In 2015, Brewer achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first woman with Down syndrome to walk the runway during New York Fashion Week for designer Carrie Hammer’s “Role Models Not Runway Models” campaign. This event gained international attention and contributed to her advocacy for inclusive representation. She continued her acting career with roles in the web series “Raymond & Lane” in 2015 and an episode of “Switched at Birth” the same year. Brewer received the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award from the Global Down Syndrome Foundation in October 2015. Her work often addresses themes of inclusion and breaking stereotypes.

In 2018, Brewer made her off-Broadway debut in “Amy and the Orphans,” becoming the first woman with Down syndrome to star in an Off-Broadway play. For this performance, she earned a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play. Her commitment to her craft is also evident in her co-executive producer role for the independent drama film “Turnover” (2019), in which she also starred as Gina. She has continued to appear in various television series, including “Station 19” in 2020 and “American Horror Stories” in 2021, and films such as “Cherry” in 2021. Her career progression demonstrates a consistent engagement in acting and a dedication to advocating for broader representation in the entertainment industry.