Brittany snow
grew up in Florida. Her interest in acting led her to become a catalog model before getting an agent and starting auditioning for acting roles. Her first big role came in 1998, when she was just 12 years old. More than 20 years later, she has worked in horror, comedies, dramas, musicals and even video games. She’s done a little bit of everything.
In recent years, Snow has also begun working behind the camera. She has produced several projects and directed two short films. Snow has also advocated for several non-profit organizations, using his Hollywood recognition for a good cause. She has several projects in the works, including a role in the second season of the Netflix series. The Night Agentbut these are her best TV and film roles to date.
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Guiding Light (1998-2001)
As Susan “Daisy” Lemay
…working on a soap opera is an intensive course for anyone starting out in the entertainment industry.
Although Brittany Snow has appeared in advertising campaigns as a model previously, her first professional acting job came in 1998 when she landed a role on the soap opera Guiding Light. Guiding Light It was one of the longest-running soap operas of all time. It began as a radio show in 1937 and began transitioning to television in 1952, before making the full leap in 1959. The show ran until 2009, when CBS canceled the series due to its low ratings.
When Snow appeared on the series, he was playing a troubled teenager. Another actress played the role in 1994, and another actress took over the role when the character was brought back in 2007. Snow started her role when she was just 12 years old, so she needed to be able to keep up with the more experienced actors on set.
While it may not be Snow’s best role to date, working on a soap opera is a crash course for anyone just starting out in the entertainment industry. Soap operas move very quickly, sometimes filming new episodes in a matter of days rather than weeks, because new episodes air almost daily throughout the year rather than weekly during prime-time television programming. To work on a soap opera, actors need to be able to play dramatic roles believably without requiring too many takes.
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The pacifier (2005)
As Zoe Plummer
The pacifier
- Director
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Adam Shankman
- Release date
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March 4, 2005
- Execution time
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91 minutes
Working in television for a few years gave Brittany Snow a good foundation for her craft. In 2005, she got her first role in a feature film for children. The pacifier. Snow played the oldest of five brothers who recently lost their father, a man who works on a secret project for the government.
Vin Diesel plays the government agent assigned to look after the children while their mother is tasked with getting their father’s job back. Snow and Diesel’s characters bond over their past losses, and Snow plays a key role in the film’s big action sequence. Her character is someone learning to drive, and she purposely leads the police on a chase back to their house to capture the villains trying to steal her father’s work.
While most of Snow’s work before this leaned more towards drama, playing Zoe allowed her to showcase some of her more comedic talents, which worked well for her in the teen films she would appear in in the future.
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American Dreams (2002-2005)
As Meg Pryor
American Dreams is set in the early 1960s, centering on a middle-class Irish Catholic family in Philadelphia whose eldest daughter ends up as one of the dancers on American Bandstand. At its core, many of the decade’s major events contribute to the show’s story arcs, such as the Kennedy assassination, the Vietnam War, and social conflicts between black and white Americans.
Snow plays the eldest daughter. Much of the show stems from her life, as the family’s stories often revolve around her. Although Snow is largely playing the typical girl-next-door role, her character also gets caught up in the social upheaval of the decade, allowing her some dramatic work. Although the show offered a great concept, the steady decline in ratings meant that the show didn’t make it past the third season.
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Prom Night (2008)
As Donna Keppel
A reboot of the first film in the Prom Night franchise, the 2008 entry follows high school freshman Donna Keppel three years after her family was murdered by her biology teacher, now living a new life with her aunt and uncle. Preparing for prom, Donna soon discovers that her and her friend’s lives are in danger when her former teacher escapes from prison.
- Director
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Nelson McCormick
- Release date
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April 11, 2008
- Writers
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JS Cardone
- Cast
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Scott Porter, Jessica Stroup, Dana Davis, Collins Pennie, Kelly Blatz, James Ransone, Brianne Davis, Johnathon Schaech, Idris Elba
- Execution time
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90 minutes
Prom night was a reboot of the 1980s horror franchise of the same name. It entered development several years earlier. Although it received mostly negative reviews, the film was a box office success. A lot of people wanted to enjoy a cheesy horror movie when it came out.
Although the film as a whole was seen as predictable and not adding anything noteworthy to the teen horror subgenre, fans of the genre also recognized that Snow was very capable with the material he was given to work with. She stars as Donna, a high school senior who just wants to celebrate prom with her friends, but the man who stalked her and killed her parents thwarts her plans.
The film is a great glimpse into Snow’s abilities, as she would appear in several other horror films and thrillers in her career.
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John Tucker Must Die (2006)
As Kate Spencer
John Tucker Must Die is a teen comedy film directed by Betty Thomas. The story follows three high school girls who discover they are dating the same guy, John Tucker, and team up with a new girl to get revenge. The elaborate plan to take him down takes unexpected turns, leading to funny and enlightening moments about relationships, popularity, and self-identity. The film stars Jesse Metcalfe, Brittany Snow and Ashanti.
- Director
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Betty Thomas
- Release date
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July 28, 2006
- Writers
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Jeff Lowell
- Cast
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Jesse Metcalfe, Brittany Snow, Ashanti, Sophia Bush, Arielle Kebbel, Penn Badgley
- Execution time
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89 minutes
John Tucker must die It’s often overlooked in discussions of early 2000s teen comedies, which is a shame because it has a pretty stellar cast. In addition to Snow, the film also stars Sophia Bush, Arielle Kebbel, Ashanti, Penn Badgley, and Jesse Metcalfe, a virtual who’s who of teen shows at the time.
Snow stars as Kate, a high school student who never seems to get the chance to make lasting friendships because her mother moves her around so much. Kate has grown old thanks to watching her mother experience romantic relationships – and then moving them to a new city to avoid her feelings about the breakup. Kate decides to use her knowledge of relationships to help three classmates who are unknowingly dating the same guy.
The film is funny and the cast has fantastic chemistry. It may not have been a box office sensation, but it is one of Snow’s most fun projects among all of his films and television shows. In 2024, it was officially confirmed that a John Tucker must die a sequel is also in development.
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Hairspray (2007)
As Amber Von Tussle
Hairspray is a musical comedy directed by Adam Shankman, based on the Broadway musical of the same name. Set in 1960s Baltimore, it follows teenager Tracy Turnblad, played by Nikki Blonsky, who dreams of dancing on a popular TV show. Featuring performances from John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and Zac Efron, the film explores themes of racial integration and body positivity.
- Director
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Adam Shankman
- Release date
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July 19, 2007
- Writers
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Leslie Dixon, John Waters, Mark O’Donnell, Thomas Meehan
- Execution time
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115 minutes
…Snow had to let out her inner bad girl…
After spending several years of her acting career playing the girl-next-door type, Snow was able to let her inner mean girl out. Hairspray. The 2007 film is inspired by the Broadway musical, which in turn is inspired by the 1980s film. Just like the Broadway show, this film is a musical, and Snow showcases some of her vocals in it.
Snow speaks with a slightly higher voice than normal as Amber, emphasizing Amber’s beautiful image while trying to maintain control of her position as the most popular dancer on a local television station in the 1960s. Amber is one of the film’s antagonists, so she doesn’t have as much screen time as the main characters, but Snow is great in the role that goes against her natural inclinations.
Snow is an anti-bullying advocate and one of the founders of the JED Foundation’s Love is Louder movement. She has long been involved in projects that aim to reduce bullying and prevent suicides among young people.
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96 minutes (2011)
As Carley
96 Minutes is a tense narrative that intertwines the lives of four individuals whose paths collide during a harrowing carjacking. The film explores each character’s journey, intertwined with the central event, as they collectively face the ramifications of a pivotal, life-changing moment.
- Director
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Aimee Lagos
- Release date
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October 14, 2011
- Cast
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Brittany Snow, Christian Serratos, David Oyelowo, Evan Ross, Anna Enger Ritch, Sylvia Jefferies, Sharon Conley, Hosea Chanchez, Justin Martin, J. Michael Trautmann, Elena Varela, Charles Black
- Execution time
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93 minutes
96 minutes didn’t have a wide theatrical release, so it’s unlikely that a large number of people saw the thriller. It premiered at SXSW in 2011 and was shared at several film festivals the following year.
Snow stars in the film as a teenager who is fighting with her father. She’s upset that he might not attend her graduation, but that turns out to be the least of her problems. she and her colleague Lena (Christian Serratos) end up kidnapped by two boys who try to steal a car while they are talking nearby. Lena is the character whose life is most in danger during the film, but Snow’s character is the one who manages to give the audience a point of view.
The majority of the film chronicles the 96 minutes following the two young women leaving a restaurant and ending up in trouble. Although the film ends in tragedy, Snow’s performance is powerful. This earned her the Best Actress award at the Boston Film Festival.
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Someone Great (2019)
As Blair Helms
Someone Great is a romantic comedy directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. The film stars Gina Rodriguez as Jenny Young, an aspiring music journalist who faces a new breakup with the support of her two best friends, played by Brittany Snow and DeWanda Wise. As they embark on one last adventure in New York City, the trio rediscovers their bond, embracing the themes of personal growth and friendship.
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Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
- Release date
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April 19, 2019
- Writers
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Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
- Execution time
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92 minutes
Someone great was a huge hit for Netflix when it arrived on the streamer. Inspired by the songs of Taylor Swift and Lorde, and bringing a song by Lizzo to the top of the charts, the film helped both the musicians and the actors in the cast to be recognized by critics.
Someone great follows Jenny (Gina Rodriguez) after she is hired for her dream job and her boyfriend leaves her. She decides to have one last celebration with her best friends before going to work. One of those friends is Snow’s Blair, who lost chemistry with her own boyfriend and is struggling to find a way to break up with him.
The magic of the film really lies between friends. The idea of friends helping each other overcome relationship problems isn’t new, but Rodriguez, Snow, and DeWanda Wise have fantastic chemistry together. It’s easy to believe that the three have been friends forever and won’t let anything separate them.
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X (2022)
As Bobby-Lynne Parker
Director Ti West presents X, a horror horror film set in 1979 in rural Texas that follows a group of amateur filmmakers trying to film a pornographic film. As the group progresses through the film and the elderly owners take notice, they slowly realize that they have drawn their former hosts’ ire – and jealousy.
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West
- Release date
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March 18, 2022
- Writers
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West
- Cast
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Martin Henderson, Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Stephen Ure, Scott Mescudi, Brittany Snow, Owen Campbell
- Execution time
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105 minutes
X kicked off a Ti West horror trilogy. Mia Goth stars in all three episodes as Maxine and Pearl, so she’s the performer who tends to receive the most recognition for her work in the film, but the ensemble here gives her great support.
X follows a group of performers and artists who intend to shoot an adult film on an isolated farm. While there, they end up in the middle of a violent story that kills almost all of the participants. Snow stars as Bobby-Lynne Parker, a burlesque dancer who is one of the stars of the adult film.
The film has been praised as a love letter to horror films of the past, and specifically the 1970s films it pays homage to. It’s rare for a horror film to be almost universally loved by critics and audiences alike.
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The Perfect Pitch trilogy (2012-2017)
As Chloe Beale
Pitch Perfect is a musical comedy film directed by Jason Moore, starring Anna Kendrick as Beca, a college freshman who reluctantly joins her school’s all-girl a cappella group, the Barden Bellas. The Bellas strive to beat national competition in the male-dominated world of high school a cappella, reinventing their dated repertoire with new, dynamic arrangements. The cast also includes Rebel Wilson and Brittany Snow.
- Director
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Jason Moore
- Release date
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September 28, 2012
- Writers
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Kay Cannon, Mickey Rapkin
- Cast
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Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Ben Platt, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Rebel Wilson
- Execution time
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112 minutes
…the Pitch perfect The films are a great showcase of his talent and…
Some film fans will argue that Brittany Snow’s best film isn’t one of Pitch perfect members of the trilogy. While, technically, there may be better-made films on his acting resume, the Pitch perfect the films are a great showcase of his talent and tremendously entertaining.
The original film is actually inspired by real a cappella groups that participate in college competitions. Snow plays a member of an all-girl a cappella group called the Barden Bellas, who are trying to rebuild their reputation in the first film. Each film expands on where the group found success and introduces new conflicts.
The real fun of the films are the quick jokes between the Bellas and their intricate acting numbers. Everyone in the cast is a triple threat, able to act, dance and sing as their characters. Chloe is one of the most memorable roles Brittany snow already played.