Britt Lower
Britt Lower | |
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 Lower in 2023 | |
| Born | August 2, 1985 Heyworth, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Britt Lower (/laʊər/) is an American actress known for her roles as Tanya Sitkowsky in Unforgettable (2011–2014), Liz Greenberg in Man Seeking Woman (2015–2017), and Helly Riggs in Severance (2022–present).
Early life
Lower was born Brittney Leigh Lower on August 2, 1985, to Steve and Mickey Lower of Heyworth, Illinois,[1] the latter a face painting artist.[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 was 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 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Revenge for Jolly! | Mary Ann | |
| The Letter | Kathleen | ||
| 2013 | Beside Still Waters | Olivia | |
| Mutual Friends | Trish | ||
| 2015 | Those People | Ursula | |
| Sisters | Mrs. Geernt | ||
| Don't Worry Baby | Anna | ||
| 2016 | Domain | Phoenix / Kimberley Miller | |
| 2017 | Mr. Roosevelt | Celeste Jones | |
| 2020 | Holly Slept Over | Audra | |
| 2024 | The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer |
Suzie | |
| Darkest Miriam | Miriam |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Recurring role | |
| 2017 | Wrecked | Margot Wallace | Episode: "Ransom" |
| Pillow Talk | Emma | 4 episodes | |
| 2017–2018 | Ghosted | Claire Jennifer | Recurring role |
| 2017–2019 | Future Man | Jeri Elizabeth Lang | 5 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 | Episode: "The Big Alakens Marathon" |
| 2022 | American Horror Stories | Fay Mallow | Episode: "Facelift"[12] |
| The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | No-One's Mother | Episode: "Kerry Washington / Joe Walsh" | |
| 2022–present | Severance | Helly Riggs | Main role[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 | ||
| 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
- ^ Pantograph Staff (August 13, 1985). "New Names". The Pantagraph (Bloomington, Ill.). p. 16. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
A Heyworth couple, Steve and Mickey Lower, are parents of Brittney Leigh Lower, born Aug. 2. The 7-pound, 5-ounce baby is a sister of Brugh[;] Mabel and H.C. Knight of Moweaqua and Duane and Nell Lower of rural Paxton are grandparents.
To reveal the relevant text, under Extracted Article Text (OCR), click on "Keep Reading Page 16", and search on page for "Lower". - ^ "Meet Mickey Lower: The Zoo Lady!". December 29, 2010. Archived from the original on October 3, 2016.
- ^ "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". Magnet Theater. 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". Ispot. 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". Circus Flora. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- ^ Etzel, Gabby (May 29, 2022). "American Horror Stories: 10 Actors That Will Appear In Season 2". Screen Rant. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (January 20, 2020). "'Severance': Britt Lower To Star In Apple Drama Series".
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