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.
Claudia Blair, 2026
I always do my homework and show up on time. I've worked with a few of the best acting, dialect, and voice coaches in LA, and I think it shows. My natural personality is easy to work with.
I hope something on this site touches you. That's what matters, right?
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testimonials
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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
