Britt 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.
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 | 2008–present |
Early life
editLower 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
editLower 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
editFilm
edit| 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 | |
| 2024 | The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer | Suzie | |
| Darkest Miriam | Miriam |
Television
edit| 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 | Episode: "The Big Alakens Marathon" |
| 2022–present | Severance | Helly R | Main role[12] |
| 2022 | American Horror Stories | Fay | Episode: "Facelift"[13] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2022
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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
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Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ 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". 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.
