Serious Quirky Actor

WELCOME

I joined SAG/AFTRA in 2008 when I was working in Los Angeles.  Now, based on the East Coast, I am  willing and able to work anyplace.  With a valid U.S. Passport and driver's license, and with planes and trains easily accessible, I can just shut the door to my condo and be off.

The purpose of this website is to introduce you to who I am, and what I have to offer as an actress. Enjoy your visit.

I know that a good team is necessary for a  successful career, and especially so perhaps, if like me, someone is returning after some time away.  I'm starting to contact agents and managers who might be a good match for me.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact me. I love meeting new people and hearing from 'old' colleagues and friends.

Claudia Blair,  September  2024

About
I grew up in the near north suburbs of Chicago,   Half of me was a nerdy introvert and the other half,  a popular party girl and performer.  Still am a nerd. Still am a performer.

Until 2002, my money earning career was neuroscience research and teaching.  In 1988 I moved towards science policy and management.  Meanwhile, I often managed to study dance and  violin/ viola,  and  to perform in school, college, and community theater productions and to play in a piano quartet and a chamber orchestra.

In Los Angeles, I did  many student films, and then progressed to being cast in SAG/AFTRA projects and  joining SAG/AFTRA. I was eventually represented by an excellent boutique agency.   Thanks to their ethical, hard-working representation, I was able to learn so much by working with excellent directors and generous 'name' actors.  I loved it.  

 My lifeline has not been a straight line, but I am so happy now to be here, looking for the work that I enjoy doing  from here to the moon and back.

 I hope something on this site touches you.  That's what matters, right?
Martin Bentsen
Acting Coach, New York, NY

Claudia Blair is an absolutely fantastic actress who not only has an instinct for natural film acting, but is also great at taking direction. We worked together in some coaching sessions and she is FANTASTIC. Not only is she great at the performance side, but she's all around a wonderful person to work with. Extremely professional, friendly, and simply put, kind. Consider working with her for your next project. I promise you will not be disappointed – she'll lift everyone up and your project will be better off because of her!

Michael I. Collins
Director, Producer, Video Editor, Videographer, Camera Operator, Drone Pilot California. USA

Claudia is an actress who understands nuance. She has fine control over her instrument, and displays a wide spectrum of colors in the characters she interprets, in a very human and believable way.

Kat Harrison
Actor, Director, Producer, Coach (online breakalegacademy.com). Glasgow, SCOTLAND

I have had the immense pleasure of acting opposite Claudia Blair on a couple of occasions. She is a formidable presence both on screen and behind the microphone with a voice that can be authoritative, warm & comforting or deadly cold as required. An asset to every project and a damn lovely human being you’ll enjoy working with.

Itziar Cobelo
Actriz, Madrid SPAIN

As a classmate, Claudia is hard to beat, always willing to support and collaborate with others. I am especially grateful to her, because my native language is not English and she helped me a lot. As an actress, she is talented, sensitive, and brave when it comes to making choices for her scenes.

 Children & Grandchildren

Two daughters: An American professional photographer, actress, and mother of two girls! A British politician, Labour MP, and mother of two girls!

 Home Town

Born in Chicago, I have since made my home in 8 other cities: Sarasota FL; Seattle WA; London England; Munchen BRD; Madison. WI; Washington D.C.; Los Angeles. CA; and Baltimore MD. "My home is wherever I am, because I'm at home in myself." Living in different cities has been an excellent education!

 Fitness

Life feels better when body and mind are fit. My favorite physical activity is ballet.

 On Vegetables

"Vitamin gummies taste much better."

 On Audiobooks

"I've almost forgotten how to turn pages."

 On Money

"It can be a useful tool in many, but definitely not all, instances."

 Education

Ph.D., U. of Washington School of Medicine (Dept. of Physiology and Biophysics) and the Graduate School (Dept. of Psychology). B.A., New College, Sarasota, FL, Psychology major

 Science Employment

St. Thomas' Hospital Med School, London TUC Inst. of Occupational Health, London Physiologie Institut der Universität München Univ. of Wisconsin/Madison, Waisman Center for Mental Retardation and Human Development National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director