Lisa Lynn Masters Explained

Lisa Lynn Masters
Birth Date:20 March 1964
Birth Place:Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Death Place:Lima, Peru
Occupation:Actress, model
Years Active:1996–2016
Known For:Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Stepford Wives, Law and Order, Blumenthal
Spouse:William Ben Brooks (2004–2016; her death)

Lisa Lynn Masters (March 20, 1964 – November 15, 2016)[1] was an American actress, writer and model.[2]

Early life and education

Masters was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and raised in Asheville, North Carolina.[3] She graduated from Appalachian State University in broadcasting with a minor in modern dance. She later attended Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.[2]

Career

After college, Masters worked as a model and news reporter and landed an uncredited role as a news reporter in the feature film The Siege. She appeared in TV commercials and, later, the feature films The Stepford Wives and It's Complicated.[2]

Masters continued modeling and acted in several television series, including an episode each in and ,[4] Ugly Betty, Iron Fist, Gossip Girl, Nashville and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. She committed suicide at age 52 while on a model assignment in Peru.[5]

Filmography

Film roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
1996Close UpReporter
1998BurnReporter
1998The SiegeReporter #2
2002One DayMomShort film
2004The Stepford WivesCarol Wainwright
2008The CliqueMrs. Marvil
2009It's ComplicatedWoman in Elevator
2013BlumenthalSadie
2015The Girl in the BookAlana
2015FishbowlDylan
Television roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Hope & FaithGuest #2Episode: "Faith's Maid"
2005WendyEpisode:"Gone"
2008Ugly BettyCrying Museum CuratorEpisode: "Filing for the Enemy"
2010Beach LaneWifeTelevision film
2011Gossip GirlBryn HaroldEpisode: "While You Weren't Sleeping"
2012Tina HellerEpisode: "Official Story"
2012Royal PainsMrs. BurnsEpisode: "About Face"
2015Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtDr. GoodmanEpisode: "Kimmy Goes to a Party!"
2015NashvilleDr. Laurel KennedyEpisode: "Before You Go Make Sure You Know"
2017Iron FistDoctorEpisode: "Under Leaf Pluck Lotus"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Obituary for Mrs. Lisa Lynn Masters Brooks . Morris Funeral & Cremation Care . 2017-04-30.
    - Web site: Lisa Lynn Masters obituary. Legacy.
  2. News: 'Law & Order SVU' actress found dead of apparent suicide in Peru hotel. 4 December 2016. Fox News. 10 January 2020.
  3. Web site: Lisa Lynn Masters profile. Hollywood Life. 18 November 2016 .
  4. News: 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' Actress Dead At 52. Carly. Ledbetter. November 18, 2016. Huffington Post. November 19, 2016.
  5. Web site: Lisa Lynn Masters, 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' actress, dies at 52. AOL. November 19, 2016.
    - News: Who was Lisa Masters? Gossip Girl actress who took her own life is remembered . . 18 November 2016 .