Deanne Bray

• Name — Deanne Bray • Born — 14 May 1971 • Years Active — 1995–present

Bray's parents made certain their daughter was instructed from an early age to speak and write English and learn American Sign Language as well, sending her through a variety of learning programs and centers to strengthen her language skills. A California native, Bray broke into the entertainment industry after she was discovered performing with a deaf dancing group called "Prism West" at a Deaf festival at California State University, Northridge, where she earned a bachelor's degree in biology. She received a master's degree in sign language education in 2013.

Bray is best known for her role as Sue Thomas in the show Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye and has also had a recurring role as Emma Coolidge on Heroes, as well as being a co-host with Missy Keast on the DVD Your Pregnancy: What To Expect, a comprehensive resource for pregnant deaf and hard of hearing women. Bray is also an advocate for improving early childhood education for deaf children and is a spokesperson for Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K). Bray taught American Sign Language (ASL) at Oak Park High School in Oak Park, California, from 2013 to 2021.

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2018 — Arrival and Departure — Emily — Theater

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1995 — Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning — Teddy Franklin — TV film • 1996 — The — Deaf Woman — Episode: "Flyer" • 1997 — Ellen — Juliet — Episode: "Ellen's Deaf Comedy Jam" • 1997 — Diagnosis: Murder — Jan Curran — Episode: "Murder, Country Style" • 2001 — Strong Medicine — Sonny — Episode: "Fix" • 2001 — CSI: Crime Scene Investigation — Dr. Gilbert — Episode: "Sounds of Silence" • 2002–2005 — Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye — Sue Thomas — Lead role (56 episodes) • 2003 — L.A. Sheriff's Homicide — Technician — TV film • 2006 — Rescue Me — RoseMary — Episode: "Hell" • 2007 — Law & Order: Criminal Intent — Dean Price — Episode: "Silencer" • 2007 — Curb Your Enthusiasm — Jean — Episode: "The Rat Dog" • 2007 — The — Amy Reed — Episodes: "Lacy Lilting Lyrics", "Little Boy Blue" • 2008 — The — Amy Reed — Episodes: "Lesbians Gone Wild", "Lay Down the Law" • 2008 — Sweet Nothing in My Ear — Dr. Walters — TV film • 2009–2010 — Heroes — Emma Coolidge — Recurring role (9 episodes) • 2013 — 2 Broke Girls — Joanne — Episode: "And Not-So-Sweet Charity" • 2014 — Grey's Anatomy — Nicole — Episode: "Go It Alone" • 2014 — Switched at Birth — Dean of Gallaudet — Episode: "It Isn't What You Think" • 2017 — Veep — Julie — Episode: "Qatar" • 2022 — Santa Bootcamp — Olive — TV film • 2025 — Will Trent — Ruth Galarza — Episode: “Best of Your Recollection” • 2026 — Walt Disney Animation Studios Songs in Sign Language — ASL Reference and Choreographer: Anna — Episode: "The Next Right Thing"