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Brianne Howey
Howey in 2022
Born	(1989-05-24) May 24, 1989 (age 35) 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) is an American actress. She first began to attract attention with main roles in the Fox series The Exorcist (2016) and The Passage (2019) and 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 popular Netflix comedy-drama Ginny & Georgia (2021–present).

Early life

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, and is the oldest of five siblings.

She attended Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, an all girls' Catholic high school in Pasadena, where she joined the improv team. She continued her acting education and studied theatre at New York University Tisch School of the Arts, and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

During her time as a student, she starred in the short films Party Favors in 2008, Appropriate Sex in 2009, and Suckerpunch in 2010.

Career

Her first television role was on 90210, when she played Stacey while continuing at NYU. Howey has starred in Twisted Tales in 2013.

In 2014, Brianne starred as Candy in the comedy film Horrible Bosses 2 alongside Jason Bateman.

In 2015, Brianne moved to London to film her first regular starring role which was in the British television series I Live with Models.

In 2016, Howey landed the role of Kat Rance in the television series The Exorcist, sister of the possessed girl played by Hannah Kasulka.

In 2019, Howey starred as Shauna Babcock, a "Viral", in Justin Cronin's The Passage. The same year, Howey began a recurring role as Alison B. in Hulu's Dollface. She returned for season 2 in February 2022. She also had a role in the 2019 romantic comedy Plus One.

Howey attracted further attention for her role as Georgia Miller in the Netflix series Ginny & Georgia. The series was released on February 24, 2021, and quickly became popular, attracting 52 million viewers on Netflix. It was renewed for a second season on April 19, 2021. In April 2021, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on January 5, 2023. In May 2023, the series was renewed for third and fourth seasons.

Personal Life

She has been married to California-based lawyer Matt Ziering since 2021, with whom she welcomed a daughter in 2023.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

1. "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.
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8. "Brianne Howey Horrible Bosses Interview". complex.com. November 25, 2014.
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10. "In High-Spirits; Rising Actress Brianne Howey Is Set To Conquer Hollywood With The Exorcist!". huffpost.com. September 23, 2016.
11. "The Passage: Brianne Howey talks about playing Viral on new Fox series – Exclusive Interview". assignmentx.com. February 19, 2019.
12. "Hulu's Original TV Series 'Dollface' Premieres on February 12, 2022". scifiscoop.com. February 12, 2022.
13. ^ "Maya Erskine-Jack Quaid Rom-Com 'Plus One' Sells Ahead of Tribeca Premiere". variety.com. March 21, 2019.
14. Nemetz, Dave (January 14, 2021). "Ginny & Georgia First Look: Is Netflix's New Dramedy the Next Gilmore Girls?". TVLine. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
15. ^ 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.
16. White, Peter (April 19, 2021). "'Ginny & Georgia' Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix After Season 1 Watched By 52M Subscribers". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 17, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
17. Gelman, Vlada (December 13, 2022). "Ginny & Georgia: Tensions Escalate Between Mother and Daughter in Season 2 Trailer — Watch Video". TVLine. Archived from the original on December 13, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
18. Andreeva, Nellie; Cordero, Rosy (May 17, 2023). "'Ginny & Georgia' Renewed For Seasons 3 & 4; Sarah Glinski Joins As New Showrunner". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
19. "Who Is Brianne Howey's Husband? All About Matt Ziering". Peoplemag. Retrieved August 17, 2024.

External links

• Brianne Howey at IMDb
• Interview with NBC New York
• Podcast interview with Anthony Meindl

• 1989 births
• Living people
• 21st-century American actresses
• Actresses from Los Angeles
• Actresses from Pasadena, California
• American film actresses
• American television actresses
• Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute alumni
• Tisch School of the Arts alumni