Britt Lower

Actor, Filmmaker, Painter

American Heyworth, Illinois

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Filmmaker, Painter
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth02/08/1985
Age40 years
BirthplaceHeyworth, Illinois

Latest News about Britt Lower

15/04/2026

Britt Lower was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television for her performance in Severance. The nomination highlights her impact in the science fiction and genre television space.

10/02/2026

Britt Lower was nominated for the Actor Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for her work in Severance. The nomination reflects her sustained excellence in the role and her standing among top television actresses.

15/01/2026

Britt Lower received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama for her role as Helly Riggs / Helena in Severance. The nomination underscores her continued recognition as a leading dramatic performer in the streaming era.

28/03/2025

Britt Lower won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the 77th Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Helly Riggs / Helena in Severance on Apple TV+. She accepted the award following a nomination alongside actors including Kathy Bates, Sharon Horgan, Bella Ramsey, and Keri Russell. This victory highlights her critically acclaimed performance in the sci-fi psychological thriller series.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameBrittney Leigh Lower
TattooOn her left knee

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColorGreen
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolHeyworth High School, Heyworth, Illinois (2004)
College/University
  • Northwestern University, Illinois, United States
  • Bachelor of Science in Communication (2008)
  • BFA in Theater

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherSteven Lower
MotherMickey Lower (face painting artist)
SiblingsBrugh Lower (elder)

Career

Debut Films
  • Film: Revenge for Jolly! Year: 2012 Role: Mary Ann
Debut TV Shows
  • Show: Big Lake Year: 2010 Role: Meg
Awards
  • Year: 2020 Award: Nashville Film Festival- Audience Choice Award For: Circus Person
  • Year: 2022 Award: Hollywood Critics Association Television Award- Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama For: Severance
  • Year: 2022 Award: Pena de Prata- Best Ensemble in a Drama Series For: Severance
  • Year: 2025 Award: Primetime Emmy Award- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series For: Severance (as Helly Riggs / Helena)
  • Year: 2025 Award: CCA Super Award- Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie For: Severance
  • Year: 2026 Award: Actor Awards- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series For: Severance
  • Year: 2026 Award: Saturn Awards- Best Actress on Television For: Severance
Notable Works
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2012)
  • Ghosted (2017)
  • It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2019)
  • Severance (2022)
  • American Horror Stories (2022)
  • English films like Beside Still Waters (2013), Sisters (2015), Mr. Roosevelt (2017), Holly Slept Over (2020), and Darkest Miriam (2024)
  • Unforgettable (2011-2014, as Tanya Sitkowsky)
  • Man Seeking Woman (2015-2017, as Liz Greenberg)
  • Casual (2016, as Sarah Finn)
  • Severance (2022-present)
DirectingIn 2020, she worked as an actor-writer-director in the English film Circus Person.
Stage PerformancesShe has been performing at Circus Flora in St. Louis for a few years.
CommercialsShe has been featured in various TV commercials including for Verizon and magazines.

Favourites

Interests
  • Travelling
  • Playing basketball
  • Drawing and visual art

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/brittle/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/lowerbritt
Twitterhttps://x.com/brittlower
Official Websitehttps://www.brittlower.com/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Britt Lower grew up in Normal, Illinois.
2. Developed an interest in acting from a young age.
3. Has acted in a few English short films such as Imogen (2008), Benny to Benny (2011), One Trick Dieter (2013), and Show Pony (2022).
4. Appeared in several episodes of The George Lucas Talk Show.
5. Worked with the Upright Citizens Brigade and ImprovOlympic.
6. Began face painting in high school with her mother.
7. Starred in the music video for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs song "Wolf".
8. Served as executive producer for the film Psycho Therapy (2024).
9. Is a visual artist with a passion for drawing, often sharing whimsical and thought-provoking illustrations on social media.
10. Has garnered more than 410,000 followers on Instagram.
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