Brittney Leigh Lower (/laʊər/) is an American actress known for her roles as Liz in Man Seeking Woman, Tanya Sitkowsky in Unforgettable and Helly R in Severance.
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Lower in 2017 | |
| Born | Brittney Leigh Lower Heyworth, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
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]
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. She will also appear in the second season of American Horror Stories.
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Beside Still Waters | Olivia | |
| Mutual Friends | Trish | ||
| 2015 | Those People | Ursula | |
| Sisters | Mrs. Geernt | ||
| 2016 | Domain | Phoenix/Kimberley Miller | |
| 2017 | Mr. Roosevelt | Celeste Jones | |
| 2018 | A Civilized Life | Jack | Short film |
| 2020 | Holly Slept Over | Audra | |
| Circus Person | Ava | Short film; also director | |
| 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 | The Big Alakens Marathon Big Lake marathon fundraiser |
| 2022 | Severance | Helly Riggs | Series regular[10] |
| American Horror Stories | Fay | Episode: Facelift[11] |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 |
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 |
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