Brigette Lundy-Paine (born August 10, 1994) is an American actor. They first came to prominence for portraying Casey Gardner on all four seasons of the Netflix comedy-drama Atypical (2017–2021). Lundy-Paine achieved further recognition for playing Billie Logan, the daughter of Ted Logan, in the science fiction comedy film Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020).
Brigette Lundy-Paine | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 10, 1994 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | New York University (2015) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Personal life
Born August 10, 1994, in Dallas, Texas,[1] Brigette Lundy-Paine is the child of Laura Lundy and Robert Paine, who are both actors and directors, and has a younger brother.[2] When Lundy-Paine was two years old, their family moved to Alameda, California.[3] In 2012, they graduated from Encinal High School, where they were a cheerleader.[4] They graduated from New York University in 2015.[5]
On November 8, 2019, Lundy-Paine came out as non-binary, going by they/them pronouns,[6] and had previously said they are queer.[7] They have also been involved as an activist, including participating in the Black Lives Matter movement.[8]
Career
Lundy-Paine is known for their portrayal of Casey Gardner on the television series Atypical.[9] Lundy-Paine also co-founded the "vocal band" Subtle Pride,[5] as well as Waif Magazine, an art publication.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Irrational Man | Braylin student | [5] |
| 2017 | Downsizing | Dusan's girlfriend | [10] |
| 2017 | The Glass Castle | Maureen Walls | [11] |
| 2017 | The Wilde Wedding | Lara | [12] |
| 2017–2021 | Atypical | Casey Gardner | [6] |
| 2018 | Action Point | Four finger Annie | [13] |
| 2019 | Bombshell | Julia Clarke | [14] |
| 2020 | Bill & Ted Face the Music | Billie Logan | [9] |
| 2024 | I Saw the TV Glow | Maddy | [15] |
| TBA | Queens of the Dead |
References
- ^ "Brigette Lundy-Paine". Rotten Tomatoes. August 7, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
Birthday: Aug 10, 1994. Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA
- ^ "Why 'Atypical' Is Part of the Queer TV Revolution". www.advocate.com. September 9, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "Brigette Lundy-Paine". www.flaunt.com. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "'Kajillionaire' Is a Queer Film Without Buzzwords". PAPER. October 29, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ a b c Gleason, Keith (February 7, 2020). "Brigette Lundy-Paine's Acting Dreams Are Coming True". Alameda. Archived from the original on May 13, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
The former Alamedan is a rising star and a non-binary role model.
- ^ a b c Kim, Michelle (November 15, 2019). "Atypical Actor Brigette Lundy-Paine Comes Out as Nonbinary". Them. Archived from the original on May 24, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
'I'm non-binary, always felt a lil bit boy, lil bit girl, lil bit neither.'
- ^ "Why 'Atypical' Is Part of the Queer TV Revolution". www.advocate.com. September 9, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "Brigette Lundy-Paine Is Keeping the Waifs Entertained". sports.yahoo.com. August 26, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ a b Brayson, Johnny (August 31, 2020). "Bill & Ted Star Brigette Lundy-Paine Takes On The Bustle Booth". Bustle. Archived from the original on September 1, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
The non-binary actor is ready for Hollywood to stop enforcing gender norms.
- ^ Brayson, Johnny (August 31, 2020). "How Atypical Helped Brigette Lundy-Paine Discover Their Gender Identity". Bustle. Archived from the original on September 1, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
The non-binary actor now stars as Keanu Reeves' daughter in Bill & Ted Face the Music.
- ^ Linden, Sheri (August 11, 2017). "'The Glass Castle': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Lynne Segall. ISSN 0018-3660. Archived from the original on September 2, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts star in the big-screen adaptation of Jeannette Walls' best-selling memoir about her unconventional upbringing.
- ^ Cheshire, Godfrey. "The Wilde Wedding movie review (2017) | Roger Ebert". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "Is Action Point A Good Movie? It Depends". The Nerd Guide. May 29, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ Michallon, Clmence (January 16, 2020). "Bombshell: The real story behind the Oscar-nominated film starring Charlize Theron". The Independent. New York City. ISSN 0951-9467. OCLC 185201487. Archived from the original on August 29, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie also lead the cast
- ^ Kit, Borys (August 24, 2022). "Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine Starring in A24 Horror Thriller 'I Saw the TV Glow' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 27, 2022.