Claudia Shear

Claudia Shear is an American actress and playwright, born on September 12, 1962, in Brooklyn, New York. She gained recognition for her self-penned solo performance piece, Blown Sideways Through Life, which premiered at the New York Theatre Workshop in September 1993. The show then opened at the Off-Broadway Cherry Lane Theatre, running for 221 performances. Shear's talent was further acknowledged with an Obie Award, Special Citation. She was also nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play and Best Actress for her play Dirty Blonde. She attended the City College of New York and has made notable contributions to the entertainment industry through her acting and writing.