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Brianna Brown Biography

Birth Name:Brianna Lynn Brown

Birth Place:Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Founded The New Hollywood, a nonprofit group that provides personal and professional support to women and donates money to charities that offer philanthropic aid to women
  • Was nominated for the India Series Award for best supporting actress for her role in "Adults Only․"
  • Won best actress at the Long Island International Film Expo for her role in "The Encounter․"
  • Though she had wanted to be an actor since she was a child, it wasn't until a high school teacher encouraged her to get over her fear of auditioning that she began to pursue her passion in earnest
  • Quote: "It's amazing to see what can be accomplished when women love and support one another in being their personal best rather than falling into the stereotype of being catty, competitive and negative․"
  • Has worked with comedy director Judd Apatow on multiple projects
  • Formed the production company Brown Rose Productions in 2010

Awards

  • 2013ISA-Best Supporting Actress (Comedy): nominated
  • 2016FilmOut Audience Awards-Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2016ISA-Best Lead Actress - Drama: nominated
  • 2018Award of Merit-Feature Film: winner
  • 2019Jury Prize-Best Inspirational Feature: winner