Britt Lower
Brittney Leigh Lower (/laʊər/) is an American actress known for her roles as Liz in Man Seeking Woman, Tanya Sitkowsky in Unforgettable and Helly in Severance.
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Born | Brittney Leigh Lower Heyworth, Illinois, U.S. |
Alma mater | Northwestern University |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2008–present |
Early life
Lower was born 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.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Note |
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2010 | Big Lake | Meg | 7 episodes |
2011–2014 | Unforgettable | Tanya Sitkowsky | 13 episodes |
2012 | A Gifted Man | Nina | Episode: In Case of (Re)Birth |
2012 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Jess Hardwick | Episode: Strange Beauty |
2013 | Beside Still Waters | Olivia | Film |
2013 | Mutual Friends | Trish | Film |
2015–2017 | Man Seeking Woman | Liz Greenberg | Series regular |
2015 | Those People | Ursula | Film |
2015 | Sisters | Mrs. Geernt | Film |
2016 | Bad Internet | Rayne | Episode: The Seven Billionth Wheel |
2016 | Casual | Sarah Finn | Season 2; recurring |
2016 | Domain | Phoenix/Kimberley Miller | Film |
2017 | Wrecked | Margot Wallace | Episode: Ransom |
2017 | Ghosted | Claire Jennifer | Recurring |
2017 | Future Man | Jeri Lang | 4 episodes |
2017 | Mr. Roosevelt | Celeste Jones | Film |
2017 | Pillow Talk | Emma | 4 episodes |
2018 | WASP | Desiree | Series regular |
2018 | A Civilized Life | Jack | Short film |
2019 | High Maintenance | Lee | 4 episodes |
2019 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Lisa | Episode: The Gang Gets Romantic |
2020 | Holly Slept Over | Audra | Film |
2020 | Circus Person | Ava | Short film; also director |
2020 | The George Lucas Talk Show | Herself | The Big Alakens Marathon Big Lake marathon fundraiser |
2022 | Severance | Helly R. | Series regular[10] |
References
- "Meet Mickey Lower: The Zoo Lady!". December 29, 2010.
- "The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois · Page 16". August 13, 1985.
- "Graduation 2004, 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.
- "Britt Lower Joins Hulu Comedy 'Casual' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. March 2, 2016.
- "Britt Lower TV Commercials". www.ispot.tv. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ‘Severance’: Britt Lower To Star In Apple Drama Series