Brittany Curran facts for kids
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Brittany Curran
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Curran in 2017
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| Born | June 2, 1990 Weymouth, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles (BS) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Partner(s) | James Ingram (2013–present; engaged) |
Brittany Curran was born on June 2, 1990. She is an American actress who has starred in many movies and TV shows. Brittany started acting when she was a child. She is well-known for her roles in the TV series Men of a Certain Age and The Magicians. She also appeared in the movie Dear White People. Brittany even won a special award called a Peabody Award for her acting in Men of a Certain Age.
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About Brittany Curran
Brittany Curran was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts. She also lived in other places in Massachusetts, like Avon, Marstons Mills, Cape Cod, and Hingham. She has a younger brother named Ryan.
When she was a kid, Brittany loved performing. She acted in plays and learned different dance styles like ballet, jazz, and tap. She also played the violin and spent her summers doing theater.
Starting Her Acting Career
Brittany began her acting career at age eleven. Her first TV appearance was in 2001 on the comedy show MADtv. After that, she guest-starred in many popular TV series. These included Drake & Josh, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, The Suite Life on Deck, Ghost Whisperer, Criminal Minds, and The Young and the Restless.
In 2009, Brittany got a big role as Lucy Tranelli. This was in the TNT comedy-drama series Men of a Certain Age. She played the daughter of the main character, played by Ray Romano. In 2011, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award for her great work on the show. The series ran for two seasons.
Movies and Other Roles
Brittany has also acted in several movies. Some of her film roles include 13 Going on 30, Akeelah and the Bee, The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It, The Uninvited, Legally Blondes, and Dear White People.
In 2012, she was cast in the movie Backmask, which was later called Exeter. This film was directed by Marcus Nispel. In 2013, she had a repeating role as Phoebe Daly in the ABC Family series Twisted.
Brittany went to college at the University of California, Los Angeles. She graduated in June 2015 with a degree in American Literature & Culture.
In 2017, Brittany joined the cast of The Magicians on SyFy. She played Fen, who was the Fillorian wife of the character Eliot. Her role became even bigger in season 3, where she became a regular cast member.
In 2020, Brittany also became a co-host for the Travel Channel show, History of Trains.
Brittany Curran's Work
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | 13 Going on 30 | Six Chick | |
| U.S. Air Marshals | Cheerleader Mindy | Short film | |
| Frenching | Stephanie | ||
| 2005 | A Host of Trouble | Mary Pat Weber | |
| Betsy | Betsy | Short film; also associate producer | |
| 2006 | Akeelah and the Bee | District Speller #1 | |
| Monster House | Jenny | Uncredited; voice role | |
| 2007 | A Lesson in Biology | Alma | Short film |
| The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It | Priscilla Wright | Direct-to-video | |
| 2008 | The Uninvited | Helena | |
| Dog Gone | Lilly | ||
| The Adventures of Food Boy | Shelby | ||
| 2009 | Legally Blondes | Tiffany Donohugh | Direct-to-video |
| 2014 | Dear White People | Sophie Fletcher | |
| 2015 | Exeter | Reign | |
| Intrepid | Jess | ||
| 2017 | The Man from Earth: Holocene | Tara | |
| 2020 | Captured | Julie | Direct-to-video; filmed in 2012 |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MADtv | Ruthie | Episode #7.8 |
| 2002 | Power Rangers Wild Force | Young Girl | Episode: "The Soul of Humanity" |
| 2004 | Complete Savages | Josie | Episode: "Voodude" |
| 2005 | Go Figure | Pamela | Television film |
| 2006 | The Young and the Restless | Lindsey | Episode #1.8427 |
| 2006–2007 | Drake & Josh | Carly | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | Shark | Annie | Episode: "Fall from Grace" |
| Zip | Natalie | Unaired television pilot | |
| Mr Robinson's Driving School | Missy | Television mini-series | |
| The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Chelsea Brimmer | 3 episodes | |
| 2008 | The Suite Life on Deck | Episode: "Flowers and Chocolate" | |
| 2009 | Ghost Whisperer | Kristy Marks | Episode: "Slow Burn" |
| 2009–2011 | Men of a Certain Age | Lucy Tranelli | Main role; 13 episodes |
| 2012 | Criminal Minds | Addyson Jones | Episode: "The Wheels on the Bus..." |
| 2013–2014 | Twisted | Phoebe Daly | Recurring role; 10 episodes |
| 2013–2014, 2018 | Chicago Fire | Katie Nolan | Recurring role (season 2); guest role (season 7); 9 episodes |
| 2015 | Double Daddy | Heather Henderson | Television film |
| 2017–2020 | The Magicians | Fen | Recurring role (season 2), main role (season 3–5) |
| 2020–present | History of Trains | Co-host / Narrator |
Awards and Personal Life
Awards Brittany Has Won
Brittany Curran has received recognition for her acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
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| 2010 | Peabody Award | Men of a Certain Age | Won | ||
| 2011 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - From a Supporting Young Actress | Men of a Certain Age | Nominated |
Her Personal Life
Brittany Curran started dating James Ingram in 2013. They got engaged on January 12, 2020, after being together for seven years.
See also
In Spanish: Brittany Curran para niños
