Fierro was a longtime resident of Martha’s Vineyard, where “Jaws” was filmed. It was there that she played her most famous role, especially memorable for a scene in which her character slaps Sheriff Brody, played by Roy Scheider (1932 – 2008). After “Jaws,” Fierro operated the Island Theatre Workshop, a children’s theater in Martha’s Vineyard, where she was artistic director for 25 years. She was also a regular player at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse.
What people said about her
I met Lee Fierro once, briefly, at Jawsfest on the island many moons ago. She was delighted at all the attention she was getting and happily slapped a surprisingly large number of fans (at their request).
Sometimes small parts make a huge impact. Mrs. Kintner’s confrontation of Chief Brody in Jaws is crucial to understanding what’s at stake & the guilt that drives him. The scene was heartbreakingly acted by Lee Fierro, one of the most memorable scenes in my favorite movie. RIP https://t.co/MwhOBhV8cZ
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