Brianne Howey
Brianne Howey | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 24, 1989 |
| Education | New York University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Brianne Howey (born May 24, 1989) is an American actress. She has appeared as a series regular on the Fox supernatural horror The Exorcist (2016) and the Fox thriller The Passage (2019), in addition to a recurring role on The CW superhero drama Batwoman (2019–present). Howey has also portrayed one of the leads of the Netflix comedy–drama Ginny & Georgia since 2021.
Early life
Brianne Howey was brought up in Pasadena, California and was the oldest of five siblings.[1] She attended an all girl's Catholic high school in Pasadena,[2] where she joined the improv team.[3] then continued her acting education at New York University Tisch School of the Arts, studying theater.[1] During her time as a student, she starred in the short films Party Favors in 2008, Appropriate Sex in 2009 and in 2010 Suckerpunch.[4]
Career
After graduating in 2010, Howey was successful in her very first audition, landing her debut television appearance on 90210.[3][4] Howey has starred in Twisted Tales in 2013.[4] In 2014, Brianne starred as "Candy" in the comedy film Horrible Bosses 2 alongside Jason Bateman.[1] In 2015, Brianne moved to London to film her first regular starring role which was in the British television series I Live with Models.[5] In 2016, Howey landed the role of Kat Rance in the television series The Exorcist, sister of the possessed girl played by Hannah Kasulka.[6] In 2019, Howey starred as Shauna Babcock, a "Viral", in Justin Cronin’s The Passage.[7] The same year Howey starred in the romantic comedy Plus One.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Suckerpunch | Jess Ramsey | Short film |
| 2009 | Appropriate Sex | Emily Givens | Short film |
| 2010 | The Great Belle and Bill Slater | Belle Slater | Short film |
| 2010 | Party Favors | Clare | Short film |
| 2011 | Baby Ruth | Sandra Johnson | Short film |
| 2013 | Backseat Driver | Kidnapper | Short film |
| 2014 | ETXR | Cece | |
| 2014 | On Dangerous Heels | Lizzie | Short film |
| 2014 | Horrible Bosses 2 | Candy | |
| 2015 | Fruit Detective | Brusselia Sprout | Short film |
| 2016 | Super Novas | Tiffany | |
| 2016 | Viral | Tara Dannelly | |
| 2016 | The Lonely Whale | Coffee Shop Hipster | |
| 2016 | XOXO | Darla | |
| 2017 | Time Trap | Jackie | |
| 2017 | Show Business | Ashlee | Short film |
| 2018 | Little Bitches | Sarah Richter | |
| 2019 | Plus One[8] | Jess Ramsey |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90210[3][4] | Stacey | Episode: "The Bachelors" |
| 2011 | NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service | High school girl | Episode: "Restless" |
| 2011-2012 | The Middle | April | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Revenge | Eve | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Baby Daddy | Susie Kettle | Episode: "I'm Not That Guy" |
| 2013 | Twisted Tales | Susan | Episode: "Bite" |
| 2013 | Red Scare | Audrey Stone | 8 episodes |
| 2013 | Criminal Minds | Heather Clarke | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Hart of Dixie | Lulabelle | Episode: "A Better Man" |
| 2014 | Twisted | Whitney Taylor | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | Playing House | Cecilia | Episode: "Bosephus and the Catfish" |
| 2015 | Scream Queens | Melanie Dorkus | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Hawaii Five-0 | Lia | Episode: "Na Pilikua Nui" |
| 2016 | The Odd Couple | Allyson | Episode: "From Here to Maturity" |
| 2016-2017 | The Exorcist | Kat Rance | 11 episodes |
| 2015-2017 | I Live with Models | Scarlet | 11 episodes |
| 2017 | I'm Dying Up Here | Kay | 3 episodes |
| 2019-present | Batwoman | Reagan | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | The Passage | Shauna Babcock | 10 episodes |
| 2019 | Dollface | Alison B. | 6 episodes |
| 2021 | Ginny & Georgia | Georgia Miller | Lead role (10 episodes) |
References
- ^ a b c "Personality Complex: "Horrible Bosses 2" Brianne Howey Is Finally Relishing in Her Dream Job". complex.com. November 25, 2014.
- ^ "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 "Brianne Howey Interview". clichemag.com. April 18, 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Maya Erskine-Jack Quaid Rom-Com 'Plus One' Sells Ahead of Tribeca Premiere". variety.com. March 21, 2019.
