Brianne Howey
Brianne Howey | |
|---|---|
 Howey in 2022 | |
| Born | May 24, 1989 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | New York University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse |
Matt Ziering (m. 2021) |
| Children | 1 |
Brianne Nicole Howey (born May 24, 1989)[1][better source needed] is an American actress. She had main roles in the Fox series The Exorcist (2016) and The Passage (2019). She had a recurring role in the first season of The CW's superhero drama Batwoman (2019–2020) as Reagan Pye. As of 2021, she stars as Georgia Miller in the Netflix comedy-drama Ginny & Georgia (2021–present).
Early life
[edit]Howey was raised in Pasadena, California, by her young and single mother, whom she later took inspiration from for her role as Georgia Miller in the Netflix television show Ginny & Georgia,[2] and is the oldest of five siblings. She attended Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, an all girls' Catholic high school in Pasadena,[3] where she joined the improv team.[4] She continued her acting education and studied theatre at New York University Tisch School of the Arts,[5] and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.[6] During her time as a student, she starred in the short films Party Favors in 2008, Appropriate Sex in 2009, and Suckerpunch in 2010.[5]
Career
[edit]Her first television role was on 90210, when she played Stacey while continuing at NYU.[4][5] Howey has starred in Twisted Tales in 2013.[5]
In 2014, Brianne starred as Candy in the comedy film Horrible Bosses 2 alongside Jason Bateman.[7] In 2015, Brianne moved to London to film her first regular starring role which was in the British television series I Live with Models.[8] In 2016, Howey landed the role of Kat Rance in the television series The Exorcist, sister of the possessed girl played by Hannah Kasulka.[9] In 2019, Howey starred as Shauna Babcock, a "Viral", in Justin Cronin's The Passage.[10] The same year, Howey began a recurring role as Alison B. in Hulu's Dollface. She returned for season 2 in February 2022.[11] She also had a role in the 2019 romantic comedy Plus One.[12]
Howey attracted further attention for her role as Georgia Miller in the Netflix series Ginny & Georgia.[13] The series was released on February 24, 2021,[14] and quickly became popular, attracting 52 million viewers on Netflix.[15] It was renewed for a second season on April 19, 2021.[15] The second season premiered on January 5, 2023. In April 2023, the series was renewed for season 3 and season 4.
Personal Life
[edit]She has been married to California-based lawyer Matt Ziering since 2021, with whom she welcomed a daughter in 2023.[16]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ETXR | Cece | |
| Horrible Bosses 2 | Candy | ||
| 2016 | Super Novas | Tiffany | |
| Viral | Tara Dannelly | ||
| The Lonely Whale | Coffee Shop Hipster | ||
| XOXO | Darla | ||
| 2017 | Time Trap | Jackie | |
| 2018 | Little Bitches | Sarah Richter | |
| 2019 | Plus One | Jess Ramsey | [12] |
| TBA | Dear Santa | TBA | Post-production |
| TBA | Kinda Pregnant | TBA | Post-production |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90210 | Stacey | Episode: "The Bachelors"[4][5] |
| 2011 | NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service | High school girl | Episode: "Restless" |
| 2011–2012 | The Middle | Emily | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Revenge | Eve | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Baby Daddy | Susie Kettle | Episode: "I'm Not That Guy" |
| Twisted Tales | Susan | Episode: "Bite" | |
| Red Scare | Audrey Stone | Web series; main role | |
| Criminal Minds | Heather Clarke | 2 episodes | |
| 2014 | Hart of Dixie | Lulabelle | Episode: "A Better Man" |
| Twisted | Whitney Taylor | 4 episodes | |
| Playing House | Cecilia | Episode: "Bosephus and the Catfish" | |
| 2015 | Scream Queens | Melanie Dorkus | 2 episodes |
| Hawaii Five-0 | Lia | Episode: "Na Pilikua Nui" | |
| 2015–2017 | I Live with Models | Scarlet | Main role |
| 2016 | The Odd Couple | Allyson | Episode: "From Here to Maturity" |
| 2016–2017 | The Exorcist | Katherine "Kat" Rance | Main role (season 1) |
| 2017 | I'm Dying Up Here | Kay | 3 episodes |
| 2019 | The Passage | Shauna Babcock | Main role |
| 2019–2020 | Batwoman | Reagan Pye | 4 episodes |
| 2019–2022 | Dollface | Alison B. | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
| 2021–present | Ginny & Georgia | Georgia Miller | Lead role |
| 2023 | Celebrity Jeopardy! | Herself | Contestant |
References
[edit]- ^ "Brianne Howey and Her Coveted Brows Are Here to Deliver Some At-Home Beauty Tips". newbeauty.com. March 22, 2021.""Ginny & Georgia" Stars Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry Take The Co-Star Test". February 26, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Brianne Howey on Her Simple Beauty Routine and Protecting Her Mental Health". byrdie.com. September 3, 2021.
- ^ "Brianne Howey Makes a Splash". maxim.com. October 31, 2014.
- ^ a b c "AMAW Interviews: Brianne Howey". bing.com. September 30, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e "Brianne Howey Interview". clichemag.com. April 18, 2015.
- ^ "LSTFI Alumna Brianne Howey Lands Series Regular in Fox's The Exorcist". strasberg.edu. March 18, 2016.
- ^ "Brianne Howey Horrible Bosses Interview". complex.com. November 25, 2014.
- ^ "I Live with Models - Brianne Howey Interview". comedy.co.uk. February 23, 2015.
- ^ "In High-Spirits; Rising Actress Brianne Howey Is Set To Conquer Hollywood With The Exorcist!". huffpost.com. September 23, 2016.
- ^ "Hulu's Original TV Series 'Dollface' Premieres on February 12, 2022". scifiscoop.com. February 12, 2022.
- ^ a b "Maya Erskine-Jack Quaid Rom-Com 'Plus One' Sells Ahead of Tribeca Premiere". variety.com. March 21, 2019.
- ^ "'Georgia' on Her Mind: Catching Up with Brianne Howey". NBC New York. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ Nemetz, Dave (January 14, 2021). "Ginny & Georgia First Look: Is Netflix's New Dramedy the Next Gilmore Girls?". TVLine. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ a b White, Peter (April 19, 2021). "'Ginny & Georgia' Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix After Season 1 Watched By 52M Subscribers". Deadline. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ "Who Is Brianne Howey's Husband? All About Matt Ziering". Peoplemag. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
