Britt Lower (/laʊər/; born August 2, 1985[1]) is an American actress known for her roles in the crime drama series Unforgettable (2011–2014), the romantic comedy series Man Seeking Woman (2015–2017), and the thriller series Severance (2022–present).
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 |
Early life
editLower was born Brittney Leigh Lower 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
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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.
Lower features in the main cast of the Apple TV+ psychological drama series Severance, in both season 1 (2022) and season 2 (2025). 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 | 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 | Circus Person | Ava | Writer and director |
| 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
edit| 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
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2022
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Hollywood Critics Association Television Awards | Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama | Severance | 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- ^ a b "New Names". The Pantagraph. Bloomington, Illinois. August 13, 1985. p. 16. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
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.
- ^ "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. p. A8. Retrieved January 19, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "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".