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'' (2016) and '' The Passage'' (2019). She had a recurring role in the first season of

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's superhero drama '' Batwoman'' (2019–2020) as Reagan Pye. As of 2021, she stars as Georgia Miller in the

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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 in her role as Georgia, and is the oldest of five siblings. She attended

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, an all girls' Catholic high school in Pasadena, where she joined the improv team. She continued her acting education and studied theatre at

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, and the

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. 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 TV role was on '' 90210'', when she played Stacy while continuing at NYU. Howey has starred in '' Twisted Tales'' in 2013. In 2014, Brianne starred as Candy in the comedy film ''

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'' alongside Jason Bateman. In 2015, Brianne moved to London to film her first regular starring role which was in the British television series ''

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''. In 2016, Howey landed the role of Kat Rance in the television series ''

'', sister of the possessed girl played by Hannah Kasulka. In 2019, Howey starred as Shauna Babcock, a "Viral", in

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's '' The Passage''. The same year, Howey began a recurring role as Alison B. in Hulu's ''

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''. 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 in the

series '' Ginny & Georgia''. The series was released on February 24, 2021, and quickly became popular, attracting 52 million subscribers on Netflix. It was renewed for a second season on April 19, 2021. The second season premiered on January 5, 2023.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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Interview with NBC New YorkPodcast interview with Anthony Meindl
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