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Born
Brittany Anne Snow

(1986-03-09) March 9, 1986 (age 39)
Education Gaither High School
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active 1994–present
Spouse(s)
Tyler Stanaland
(m. 2020; div. 2023)

Brittany Anne Snow (born March 9, 1986) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles in popular TV shows and movies. Brittany won a Young Artist Award for her work in the TV show Guiding Light (1998–2001). She also starred in the drama series American Dreams (2002–2005).

Brittany has been in many films, like The Pacifier (2005), John Tucker Must Die (2006), and Hairspray (2007). She is also well-known for her role in the Pitch Perfect movie series (2012–2017). In 2023, she directed her first movie, Parachute.

Besides acting, Brittany is a co-founder of the Love Is Louder movement. This project helps stop bullying and supports mental health.

About Brittany's Life and Career

Brittany Anne Snow was born on March 9, 1986, in Tampa, Florida. Her parents are Cinda and John Snow. She has an older brother and sister. Brittany went to Gaither High School in Tampa.

Early Acting Roles

Brittany started modeling when she was just three years old. Her first big acting role was on the TV show Guiding Light. She played a character named Susan "Daisy" Lemay for three years. Later, she played Meg Pryor in the TV drama American Dreams. She also appeared in the TV show Nip/Tuck.

Brittany showed her singing talent by performing backup vocals for a song on the American Dreams soundtrack.

Movies and Voice Acting

In 2005, Brittany starred in the family comedy film The Pacifier with Vin Diesel. The next year, she was in the teen romantic comedy John Tucker Must Die. This movie was very popular and earned a lot of money.

Brittany also used her voice for characters in video games and animated films. She voiced Naminé in the video game Kingdom Hearts II. She also voiced Shizuku Tsukishima in the Studio Ghibli film Whisper of the Heart.

Musicals and Thrillers

In 2007, Brittany appeared in the movie Hairspray. This film was based on a popular Broadway musical. She played Amber Von Tussle and sang several songs in the movie. She had worked with the director, Adam Shankman, before on The Pacifier.

Brittany then took on a lead role in the slasher film Prom Night (2008). She also appeared in an episode of Gossip Girl. From 2011 to 2012, she was a regular cast member on the TV show Harry's Law. She also starred in the thriller film 96 Minutes (2011).

The Pitch Perfect Series

In 2012, Brittany starred as Chloe, an a cappella singer, in the musical comedy film Pitch Perfect. She returned for the sequels, Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) and Pitch Perfect 3 (2017). The Pitch Perfect movies were very successful and loved by many fans. Pitch Perfect 2 became the highest-grossing music comedy film ever at the time.

Gina Rodriguez, Brittany Snow and DeWanda Wise
Someone Great (2019) co-stars DeWanda Wise, Gina Rodriguez, and Brittany Snow play a game on MTV.

Recent Projects

Brittany played Blair Helms in the Netflix romantic comedy film Someone Great (2019). She also starred in the horror film X (2022).

In March 2023, Brittany made her first movie as a director, called Parachute. It premiered at the SXSW festival. She also appeared in the short film Red, White and Blue (2023), which was nominated for an Academy Award.

Helping Others

Brittany Snow in 2009
Snow in 2009

Brittany Snow cares a lot about helping others. She supports many charities. These include groups like Feeding America, Habitat For Humanity, and the Red Cross.

She has also worked with The Heart Truth campaign. This campaign helps women learn about the risk of heart disease. Brittany also supported Soles4Souls, which gives shoes to people in need around the world.

Love Is Louder Movement

Brittany is the co-creator of the Love Is Louder movement. This project is part of the Jed Foundation, a non-profit organization. Love Is Louder helps people deal with issues like bullying, body image, and depression. Thousands of schools and communities use Love Is Louder's programs to create a more supportive environment.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Pacifier, TheThe Pacifier Zoe Plummer
2006 Whisper of the Heart Shizuku Tsukishima Voice; Disney dub of 1995 film
John Tucker Must Die Kate Spencer
2007 Hairspray Amber Von Tussle
On the Doll Balery
2008 Finding Amanda Amanda Tangerman
Prom Night Donna Keppel
Streak Baylin Short film
2009 The Vicious Kind Emma Gainsborough
Black Water Transit Sardoonah Unreleased
2010 Janie Jones Iris
2011 96 Minutes Carley
2012 Petunia Robin McDougal
Pitch Perfect Chloe Beale
Would You Rather Iris Also executive producer
2013 Syrup Three
2014 There's Always Woodstock Jody
2015 Dial a Prayer Cora
Pitch Perfect 2 Chloe Beale
2016 The Late Bloomer Michelle
2017 Bushwick Lucy
Hangman Christi Davies
Pitch Perfect 3 Chloe Beale
2019 Someone Great Blair Helms
Milkshake N/A Short film; Director and writer
2022 X Bobby-Lynne Parker
Christmas with the Campbells Jesse
2023 The Good Half Leigh Wheeland
Red, White and Blue Rachel Short film
Parachute N/A Director, producer and writer
2024 Barron's Cove Jackie

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1998–2001 Guiding Light Susan "Daisy" Lemay Main role
1999 Safe Harbor Sara Episode: "Dog Day Afternoons and Nights"
2002–2005 American Dreams Margaret "Meg" Pryor Lead role; 61 episodes
2003 Miss Teen USA Herself / Judge Television special
2004 All That Herself / Guest Star Episode: "Brittany Snow/Wakefield"
2005 Nip/Tuck Ariel Alderman Recurring role 5 episodes
2006 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Jamie Hoskins Episode: "Influence"
2009 Family Guy Candy Voice, episode: "Quagmire's Baby"
Gossip Girl Young Lily Rhodes Episode: "Valley Girls"
2011 Harry's Law Jenna Backstrom Main role; 13 episodes
Mad Love Julia Swanson Episode: "Little Sister, Big City"
2012–2013 Ben and Kate Lila Recurring role; 4 episodes
2013 Call Me Crazy: A Five Film Lucy Television film
2014 An American Education Sarah Miller Episode: "Pilot"
2015 Full Circle Katie Parerra Recurring role; 5 episodes
CMT Music Awards Herself / Co-host Alongside Erin Andrews
TripTank Stacy (voice) Episode: "Steve's Family"
2016 Workaholics Erin Mantini Episode: "Gone Catfishing"
2016–2017 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Anna Hicks Recurring role; 3 episodes
2017 Shimmer and Shine Nadia Voice (season 3)
2019–2020 Almost Family Julia Bechley Main role; 13 episodes
2023 Not Dead Yet Piper Ashford Episode: "Not Out of High School Yet"
2024 Top Chef Herself / Guest Judge Episode: "Sausage Race"
2025 The Night Agent Alice Recurring role; season 2
TBA The Hunting Wives Sophie O'Neil Upcoming series

Video games

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Kingdom Hearts II Naminé
2007 Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix Archive audio
2014 Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix Archive audio
2015 Skylanders: SuperChargers Splat
2017 Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix Naminé Archive audio

Music videos

Year Title Artist Role
2000 “My Girl, My Boo” Nu Ground Love Interest
2006 "The Phrase That Pays" The Academy Is... Nurse
2008 "Ride" Cary Brothers
"Just Impolite" Plushgun
2009 "It's Alright, It's OK" Ashley Tisdale
2011 "Fire Escape" Matthew Mayfield Love Interest
2012 "Into the Wild" LP
2015 "Crazy Youngsters" Ester Dean
2016 "Indian Summer" Gemio Band
2020 "Love On Top" Cast of Pitch Perfect Chloe Beale

Soundtrack appearances

  • Hairspray (2007)
  • Pitch Perfect (2012)
  • Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
  • Pitch Perfect 3 (2017)

Awards and nominations

Brittany Snow has won several awards for her acting and her work with the Love Is Louder movement. Here are some of her notable awards and nominations:

Year Association Category Work Result
2000 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Daytime TV Series – Young Actress Guiding Light Won
2001 Soap Opera Digest Awards Outstanding Child Actor Nominated
2001 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Drama Series – Leading Young Actress Nominated
2002 Best Performance in a Soap Opera – Young Actress Nominated
Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) American Dreams Nominated
2003 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress Drama Nominated
TV Actress – Drama/Action Adventure Nominated
2004 TV Breakout Star – Female Nominated
2007 Hollywood Film Festival Award for Ensemble of the Year Hairspray Won
Palm Springs International Film Festival Ensemble Cast Award (with cast) Won
2008 Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie Actress: Horror/Thriller Prom Night Nominated
2011 Boston Film Festival Prize for Best Actress 96 Minutes Won
2013 Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie: Hissy Fit (with Anna Camp, Hana Mae Lee, Rebel Wilson) Pitch Perfect Nominated
MTV Movie & TV Awards Best Musical Moment (shared with rest of cast) Won
2015 Human Rights Campaign Ally Award Love Is Louder Won
Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie: Chemistry (with Anna Kendrick) Pitch Perfect 2 Won
2022 International Online Cinema Awards Halfway Award for Best Supporting Actress X Nominated
2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best Supporting Performance Nominated
Dallas International Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for Narrative Feature Parachute Nominated
Raindance Film Festival Discovery Award for Best Debut Feature Nominated
SXSW Film Festival SXSW Grand Jury Award for Narrative Feature Nominated
Thunderbird Rising Special Award Won
Denver International Film Festival American Independent Award for Best Feature Film Nominated
2024 Cleveland International Film Festival American Independents Competition Nominated
Cordillera International Film Festival Festival Award for Best Director Feature Film Won
Mammoth Film Festival Achievement in Filmmaking – Director Nominated
Achievement in Filmmaking – Writer Nominated

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