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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 (born June 2, 1990) is an American actress who has appeared in many films and TV shows. She started acting when she was a child. Brittany is well-known for her roles in the TV series Men of a Certain Age and The Magicians. She also starred in the movie Dear White People. She even won a special award called a Peabody Award for her work on Men of a Certain Age.
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About Brittany Curran's Life and Career
Brittany Curran was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts. She also lived in other towns 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 was in plays and learned different types of dance like ballet, jazz, and tap. She also played the violin and took part in summer theater programs.
Early Acting Roles
Brittany started her acting career on screen when she was eleven years old. Her first TV appearance was in 2001 on an episode of the comedy show MADtv. After that, she appeared as a guest star on several popular TV series. These included Drake & Josh, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and The Suite Life on Deck. She also had roles in Ghost Whisperer, Criminal Minds, and The Young and the Restless.
Becoming Known on TV
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, who was played by Ray Romano. For her work on this show, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award in 2011. This award was for Best Performance by a Young Actress in a TV Series. The show ran for two seasons and ended in 2011.
Film Appearances
Brittany has also acted in many movies. Some of her film roles include 13 Going on 30, Akeelah and the Bee, and The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It. She also appeared in The Uninvited, Legally Blondes, and Dear White People. In 2012, she was in a movie called Backmask, which was later renamed Exeter. In 2013, she had a repeating role as Phoebe Daly on the ABC Family series Twisted.
College and Later Career
Brittany went to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She graduated in June 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature & Culture. In 2017, Brittany joined the cast of The Magicians on SyFy. She played a character named Fen, who was the wife of Eliot. She became a regular cast member for the third season of the show.
Brittany Curran's Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | 13 Going on 30 | Six Chick | |
| 2004 | U.S. Air Marshals | Cheerleader Mindy | Short film |
| 2004 | Frenching | Stephanie | Short film |
| 2005 | A Host of Trouble | Mary Pat Weber | Short film |
| 2005 | Betsy | Betsy | Short film; also associate producer |
| 2006 | Akeelah and the Bee | District Speller #1 | |
| 2006 | Monster House | Jenny | Uncredited; voice role |
| 2007 | A Lesson in Biology | Alma | Short film |
| 2007 | The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It | Priscilla Wright | Direct-to-video |
| 2008 | The Uninvited | Helena | Direct-to-video |
| 2008 | Dog Gone | Lilly | Direct-to-video |
| 2008 | The Adventures of Food Boy | Shelby | |
| 2009 | Legally Blondes | Tiffany Donohugh | Direct-to-video |
| 2014 | Dear White People | Sophie Fletcher | |
| 2015 | Exeter | Reign | |
| 2015 | 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" |
| 2007 | Zip | Natalie | Unaired television pilot |
| 2007 | Mr Robinson's Driving School | Missy | Television mini-series |
| 2007 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Chelsea Brimmer | 3 episodes |
| 2008 | The Suite Life on Deck | Chelsea Brimmer | 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) |
Awards and Nominations
| 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 |
Brittany Curran's 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
