Britt Lower | |
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 Lower in 2023 | |
| Born | Brittney Leigh Lower August 2, 1985 Heyworth, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Brittney Leigh Lower (/laʊər/) is an American actress known for her roles as Liz Greenberg in Man Seeking Woman, Tanya Sitkowsky in Unforgettable and Helly R in Severance.
Early life
Lower was born on August 2, 1985, in Heyworth, Illinois, to Steven Lower and face painting artist Mickey Lower.[1][2] After graduating from Heyworth High School in 2004,[3] Lower earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Northwestern University in 2008.[4]
Lower worked with Upright Citizens Brigade and ImprovOlympic.[5]
Career
Lower had a recurring role as technology expert Tanya Sitkowsky in the 2011 series Unforgettable.[6] In 2015, she began what's considered her breakout role in the FXX comedy series Man Seeking Woman, portraying Liz Greenberg, the sister of the main protagonist.[7] Lower was signed for a recurring role in the Hulu original series Casual in season 2, as Sarah Finn.[8] She has also appeared in commercials for Verizon.[9]
Lower appeared as a guest on The Big Alakens Big Lake marathon fundraiser episode of The George Lucas Talk Show.
In 2022, Lower was in the main cast of the Apple TV+ psychological drama series Severance. She also appears in the second season of American Horror Stories. She is the main character in the music video for Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "Wolf".[10]
During the hiatus between seasons of Severance, she joined St. Louis' Circus Flora, playing a character in their "Quest for the Innkeeper's Cask" performance for a month.[11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Beside Still Waters | Olivia | |
| Mutual Friends | Trish | ||
| 2015 | Those People | Ursula | |
| Sisters | Mrs. Geernt | ||
| 2016 | Domain | Phoenix/Kimberley Miller | |
| The Shadow Hours | Dorothy | Short film | |
| 2017 | Mr. Roosevelt | Celeste Jones | |
| 2018 | A Civilized Life | Jack | Short film |
| 2020 | Holly Slept Over | Audra | |
| Circus Person | Ava | Short film; also director | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Big Lake | Meg | 7 episodes |
| 2011–2014 | Unforgettable | Tanya Sitkowsky | 13 episodes |
| 2012 | A Gifted Man | Nina | Episode: In Case of (Re)Birth |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Jess Hardwick | Episode: Strange Beauty | |
| 2015–2017 | Man Seeking Woman | Liz Greenberg | Series regular |
| 2016 | Bad Internet | Rayne | Episode: The Seven Billionth Wheel |
| Casual | Sarah Finn | Season 2; recurring | |
| 2017 | Wrecked | Margot Wallace | Episode: Ransom |
| Ghosted | Claire Jennifer | Recurring | |
| Future Man | Jeri Lang | 4 episodes | |
| Pillow Talk | Emma | 4 episodes | |
| 2018 | WASP | Desiree | Series regular |
| 2019 | High Maintenance | Lee | 4 episodes |
| It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Lisa | Episode: The Gang Gets Romantic | |
| 2020 | The George Lucas Talk Show | Herself | The Big Alakens Marathon Big Lake marathon fundraiser |
| 2022 | Severance | Helly Riggs | Series regular[12] |
| American Horror Stories | Fay | Episode: Facelift[13] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 |
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films | Best Actress in a Television Series - Streaming Series | Severance | Nominated |
| Hollywood Critics Association Television Awards | Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama | Won | ||
| Peabody Award | Entertainment | Won | ||
| Saturn Awards | Best Actress in a Streaming Series | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Meet Mickey Lower: The Zoo Lady!". December 29, 2010. Archived from the original on October 3, 2016.
- ↑ "The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois · Page 16". August 13, 1985.
- ↑ "Graduation 1996, Heyworth High School". The Pantagraph. May 28, 2004. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
- ↑ "Man Seeking Woman's Britt Lower makes the most of her improv training". Chicago Tribune. January 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Britt Lower - Magnet Theater People". magnettheater.com. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ↑ "Meet Unforgettable's awesomely quirky Britt Lower – Interview". March 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Eric André, Britt Lower & Maya Erskine Cast In FX Comedy Pilot 'Man Seeking Woman'". March 20, 2014. Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
- ↑ "Britt Lower Joins Hulu Comedy 'Casual' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. March 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Britt Lower TV Commercials". www.ispot.tv. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ↑ "Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "Wolf" Video Stars Britt Lower From 'Severance': Watch". Stereogum. October 29, 2022. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ↑ Heuer, Alex (June 9, 2022). "Britt Lower Joined a One-Ring Circus for a Whole Month While on Hiatus from Severance". www.circusflora.org. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- ↑ Petski, Nellie Andreeva,Denise; Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (January 20, 2020). "'Severance': Britt Lower To Star In Apple Drama Series".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ Etzel, Gabby (May 29, 2022). "American Horror Stories: 10 Actors That Will Appear In Season 2". Screen Rant. Retrieved June 11, 2022.