Madeline Brewer Explained
Madeline Kathryn Brewer[1] (born May 1, 1992) is an American actress, known for recurring roles in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black (2013) and Hemlock Grove (2014–2015). She stars as Janine Lindo in the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale (2017–present), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
Her films include Braid, Cam (both 2018), and The Ultimate Playlist of Noise (2021).
Early life
Brewer was born on May 1, 1992,[2] and grew up in Pitman, New Jersey,[1] the daughter of actor and musician Laurie and Mark Brewer.[3] At the age of 8, she starred in A Christmas Carol.[3] In 2009, she starred in her high school musical The Wiz as Dorothy.[3] She was crowned Miss Pitman in 2010.[4] Brewer is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City.[5] [3]
Career
Brewer made her television debut in 2013 with the recurring role of Tricia Miller in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black.[1] This was followed by a recurring role as Miranda Cates in Hemlock Grove, also on Netflix. In 2016, she appeared in "Men Against Fire", an episode of the anthology series Black Mirror.[6] [7]
In 2017, Brewer made her feature film debut in Hedgehog,[1] and Flesh and Blood,[1] and began starring in the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale as Janine Lindo.[8] [9] In 2021, for The Handmaid's Tales fourth season, Brewer received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.[10]
Brewer had leading roles in the 2018 psychological horror films Braid,[1] and Cam.[11] [12] This was followed in 2019 by supporting film roles in Captive State,[1] and Hustlers.[1] She also appeared in the independent film Where Are You. In 2021, she starred opposite Keean Johnson in the Hulu romantic comedy The Ultimate Playlist of Noise. She had roles the same tear in Separation,[1] and then in 2022, Space Oddity.[1]
In 2023, Brewer made her West End stage debut as Sally Bowles in the London production of Cabaret at the Playhouse Theatre.
Filmography
Film
Television
Notes and References
- Web site: Madeline Brewer Credits . tvguide.com . November 25, 2023 .
- Web site: 29 = glitter disco. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/COWP0-EHDp4 . December 24, 2021 . registration.
- Web site: Pitman actress takes a grittier role . July 9, 2013 . The Philadelphia Inquirer . Kevin Riordan . October 2, 2019 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20191002092548/https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20130709_Kevin_Riordan__Pitman_actress_takes_a_grittier_role.html . .
- Web site: Former Miss Pitman is an overnight Netflix success. Shelly. Kelly C.. June 21, 2014. Courier Post. July 14, 2014. March 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230327103857/https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/life/2014/06/21/former-miss-pitman-overnight-netflix-success/11223459/. live.
- Web site: Garrabrant. Beth. September 20, 2013. The Insider: Madeline Brewer. Nylon. July 2, 2020. April 26, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170426182228/http://www.nylon.com/articles/madeline-brewer. live.
- News: Joe Wright To Direct 'Black Mirror' Episode For Netflix; Bryce Dallas Howard & Alice Eve To Star. Deadline Hollywood. February 10, 2016. March 1, 2016. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304193926/http://deadline.com/2016/02/joe-wright-to-direct-black-mirror-ep-for-netflix-bryce-dallas-howard-and-alice-eve-to-star-1201699785/. live.
- Web site: Merrett . Robyn . Madeline Brewer: 5 Facts About 'Handmaid's Tale' Star Who May Be Dating Nick Jonas . Hollywoodlife.com . January 12, 2018 . June 13, 2018 . June 13, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180613070339/http://hollywoodlife.com/2018/01/12/who-is-madeline-brewer-actress-dating-nick-jonas/ . live .
- Madeline Brewer Discusses "The Handmaid's Tale". YouTube. July 30, 2019. December 15, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191215202350/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxZCvuGApH0. live.
- Web site: Hulu's 'Handmaid's Tale' Adds Madeline Brewer (Exclusive). Lesley. Goldberg. August 16, 2016. The Hollywood Reporter. January 5, 2020. January 16, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170116144018/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/hulus-handmaids-tale-adds-madeline-919779. live.
- Web site: Madeline Brewer Emmy Awards & Nominations . emmys.com . November 25, 2023 .
- Video: 'Hemlock Grove' star Madeline Brewer explains why she's scarred for life. Bierly. Mandi. July 11, 2014. Entertainment Weekly. July 14, 2014. January 18, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150118082727/http://popwatch.ew.com/2014/07/11/hemlock-grove-madeline-brewer/. live.
- Web site: Pitman native Madeline Brewer to star on Netflix's 'Hemlock Grove'. Roncace. Kelly. July 8, 2014. South Jersey Times. July 14, 2014. June 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612150706/http://www.nj.com/indulge/index.ssf/2014/07/pitman_native_madeline_brewer_to_star_on_netflix_hemlock_grove.html. live.
- Web site: Frank. Scheck. 'Braid': Film Review. January 31, 2019. The Hollywood Reporter. January 5, 2021. November 11, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201111162543/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/braid-1181518. live.
- Web site: Rhiannon. Alexis. So Turns Out That When Tricia Left OITNB, She Went Right Back To Waiting Tables. Crushable. July 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150713214606/http://www.crushable.com/2013/09/16/entertainment/tricia-miller-from-orange-is-the-new-black-where-is-she-now-madeline-brewer-oitnb/. July 13, 2015. dead.
- Web site: Kroll. Justin. 'Orange is the New Black's' Madeline Brewer Signs With ICM Partners. Variety. July 14, 2014. July 15, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140715031334/http://variety.com/2014/biz/news/madeline-brewer-orange-is-the-new-black-icm-partners-1201195809/. live.
- Web site: 'Orange Is The New Black's Madeline Brewer Among Seven Cast In Bret Easton Ellis' 'The Deleted' . . August 8, 2016 . December 19, 2016 . Petski, Denise . December 20, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220154143/http://deadline.com/2016/08/orange-is-the-new-black-madeline-brewer-series-regulars-cast-brett-easton-ellis-the-deleted-1201800024/ . live .
- Web site: Emmys 2021: Mandalorian, the Crown and WandaVision Lead Nominations, Ted Lasso Tops the Comedy Pack. July 13, 2021. July 13, 2021. July 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210713150343/https://tvline.com/2021/07/13/emmys-2021-full-list-of-nominations/. live.
- Web site: Cordero . Rosy . March 8, 2024 . Madeline Brewer To Star In Netflix's 'You' For Fifth & Final Season . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240308191501/https://deadline.com/2024/03/madeline-brewer-cast-netflix-you-season-5-1235850299/ . March 8, 2024 . March 9, 2024 . . en.