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Brittany Risner
Actor
Grand Rapids, MI
Actress/Model

"Opportunities don't often come along.
So, when they do, you have to grab them!"  
--Audrey Hepburn


Common sense or not, She was a very smart woman and it doesn't hurt to be reminded - so I am taking her advice and I am following my dream and not taking "NO" for an answer!

When I was very young, oh about five or six years old I remember watching a movie with my family in the theatre and I was overwhelmed with this wonderful sensation, a feeling that just made my spirit burst with joy - I wanted to be just like the girl in the movie!! I knew from that moment on that I wanted to be in film, the person who inspires others when the credits roll. The best part is, that I still get that feeling after a great movie- I LOVE MOVIES!!!

I am just glad I've been blessed with the drive and stamina to back up my passion for acting :) 

www.myspace.com/Brittanyrisner24

Training:

Dramaturgy                              Jim Bell                  GVSU  2008

Auditioning for Film               Ed Lewis                               2008

Advanced Acting             Tom Kaechele                GRCC  2008

Script Analysis                 Tom Kaechele               GRCC   2007

Intro To Theatre                Tom Kaechele    G.R. Community College'07

Impromptu Play Action          Susan                G.R. Civic Theatre '07

Stanislavski System          Penny Notter         G.R. Civic Theatre '07

Scenes for all Seasons       Mary Kron           G.R. Civic Theatre '07

Character Stretch                    Gary                  G.R. Civic Theatre '06

Directing                            Tom Kaechele  G.R. Community College '02

Theatre                                    Ruthven           Caledonia High School '01

PHOTOS


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EVENTS
 
Date:Artist / Event:Location:
   
PROFESSIONAL INFO
Credits: "The Darkest Night" (film)  (Mia)  2008
"Setinel" (t.v. Pilot)  (Mary)  2008
"Home" (film)  (Daughter)  2008
"Blue Plate Special" (film)  (Sam)  2008
"The Bride" (Film)  (Bride)  2008
"Wishful Thinking" (film)  (Veronica)  2008
Agnes of God  (Agnes)  2008
Closer  (Anna)  2008
Credit Union Commercial  (Teller)  2008
Nooma Video  (Pretty Girl)  2008
Gordon Foods Service Video  (Employee)  2008
"Destroying Mrs.Wong" (film)  (Kelly Wong)  2008
Scope 1 Marketing Technologies (internet videos)  (Spokesperson)  2008
Media Fuel Productions (online video)  (Lead talent)  2008
Scope 1 Marketing (photo shoot)  (model)  2008
Sparrow Hospital (video)  (Nurse)  2008
Cold Wave photo shoot  (model)  2008
"Rose" (Film-preproduction)  (Jackie)  2008
AMI Mega Net Video Shoot  (Lead Actress)  2008
"Steam" Feature Film  (Extra)  2008
"Fraternity House"  ((feature film) Kerry)  2007
Shades of Chartruese  (Marcy)  2007
Amway's Kahve commercial  (Employee)  2007
Private Eyes  (Cory)  2007
Waiting  (Barbara)  2007
"Imaginary Fears" (film)  (Casey)  2007
MC Sporting Goods Ad  (Basketball player)  2006
Whirlpool Ad  (Mother)  2006
Other talents: Actor, Film
Actor, Commercials
Actor, Television
Gender: Female
Accents: American-South, British, Valley Girl
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Height: 5 ft. 3 in.
Weight: 118 lbs.
Physique Petite
Ethnicity: Mixed
Official site:
Experience: 6 to 10 years - Semi-pro
Arrow Booking info: Expand for booking info
PERSONAL INFO
Interests: ACTING, watching movies,Traveling, Entertaining/cooking, walking my pups 
Favorite Music: Depends on my mood and the character I am working on at the time :) 
Favorite Books: OOO right now it's Uta Hagen's "A Challenge for the Actor" and then Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" and I also really enjoyed reading the Stephanie Meyer's vampire series of Twilight 
Favorite Movies: Moulin Rouge will always be a favorite but I have so many others coming in at a close second. 
Favorite Actors: I have respect for a lot of actors and actresses,but lately I have been into Nicole Kidman, James McAvoy, Robert Downey Jr. and Cate Blanchett-- and then of course my all time favorite will always be Audrey Hepburn :) 
Favorite TV shows: House, Eli Stone, Inside the Actor's Studio, Heroes 
People I'd like to meet: Baz Luhrmann, Cate Blanchett, Johnny Depp, James McAvoy, (really, anyone passionate about their craft) and casting directors :) 
Hometown: Caledonia 
Marital Status: Married
Education: In college
Smoker: No
Drinker: Socially
Children: Maybe someday
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
COMMENTS
Aranzazu      
CommentHello Beautiful lady,
I love your face when you smaile.

Kisses.
Aranzazu D


Sat. Oct. 4, 2008, 2:46 AM
Aranzazu
 
     
 
 
Laurie Schaal      
Commentway to go on nailing "rose"! hope to have our paths cross soon! Best wishes!


Fri. Sep. 19, 2008, 1:31 PM
Laurie Schaal
 
     
 
 
Jayden      
CommentHey Brittany, whats up, Right now i just finished up a few nice projects, and i might have some high fashion runway gigs coming up, still working out the details. what about anythin worth while going on.


Fri. Sep. 19, 2008, 12:12 AM
Jayden
 
     
 
 
Mary Beth Quillin      
CommentCongratulations on your TWO Grand Award nominations! You go girl!!


Tue. Sep. 16, 2008, 8:36 PM
Mary Beth Quillin
 
     
 
 
court5464      
CommentHi again. I have a question for you. If you don't mind me asking, what are you wearing to the movie premier? Like what type of dress? I just want to make sure what to wear... Thanks, see you thursday :)


Mon. Sep. 15, 2008, 3:07 PM
court5464
 
     
 
 
Scotty Cashon      
CommentWords to Kill
My role I'm a very bad student,Student from H_ _ _ _ student no teacher wants :)


Sat. Sep. 13, 2008, 10:54 AM
Scotty Cashon
 
     
 
 
Scotty Cashon      
CommentJust had a table read really enjoyed it.
Lot's of super actors.
Hope you have a blast too!


Sat. Sep. 13, 2008, 10:34 AM
Scotty Cashon
 
     
 
 
Mark A. France      
CommentYou're very welcome! I interviewed to do FX, but was schooled in the area of making prosthetics like they wanted... If it stays the same as the script I have, it's a pretty bloody movie!


Wed. Sep. 10, 2008, 2:59 PM
Mark A. France
 
     
 
 
Mark A. France      
CommentLucky you... On the set of "Steam"! Congrats!


Wed. Sep. 10, 2008, 2:53 PM
Mark A. France
 
     
 
 
laurent turlure      
Commentthanks for your very nice message.
you are beautifull.. :)
Laurent


Wed. Sep. 10, 2008, 1:53 PM
laurent turlure
 
     
 
 
Kyle Burton  Black      
Comment"Steam" is going well, but hours are very long! I have the newest script and will be sending out to actors in a few days


Sun. Sep. 7, 2008, 3:04 PM
Kyle Burton Black
 
     
 
 
Enci      
CommentThank you for taking your time and watching the video. I'm pretty psyched about how it turned out. Not too shabby, ey? :-)


Sat. Sep. 6, 2008, 8:42 PM
Enci
 
     
 
 
Nesti Gee      
Commentthank you!

plz keep in touch!,
best of luck to you.

Besti~


Tue. Sep. 2, 2008, 9:43 AM
Nesti Gee
 
     
 
 
Enci      
CommentCongrats on "Rose!" Be sure to get some stills from the set and share it with us :-)


Mon. Sep. 1, 2008, 11:24 AM
Enci
 
     
 
 
Marie Arrington      
CommentHey Brittany,
Thanks for the add. Congrats on the film Rose! I hope we can work together in the future.
Marie


Sun. Aug. 31, 2008, 12:59 PM
Marie Arrington
 
     
 
 
Billy Konsoer      
CommentYea!!! indeed. About time...


Sun. Aug. 31, 2008, 12:17 PM
Billy Konsoer
 
     
 
 
Russell Moore      
Commentcongratz on the part in Rose!


Sat. Aug. 30, 2008, 7:26 PM
Russell Moore
 
     
 
 
Scotty Cashon      
CommentCongratulations Brittany !
That's great news.


Fri. Aug. 29, 2008, 7:18 PM
Scotty Cashon
 
     
 
 
Wayne A. Bibbs      
CommentCongratulations!! I'll be looking for you!!


Fri. Aug. 29, 2008, 4:06 PM
Wayne A. Bibbs
 
     
 
 
David J Gries      
CommentNo:( Unfortunately, I was not cast in this one. Too bad; I wanted to work with you. Maybe next time.

Kyle Black posted a blog with the cast list. That's how I found out.

Anyway, have fun with it. Be amazing!!


Fri. Aug. 29, 2008, 7:37 AM
David J Gries
 
     
 
 
David J Gries      
CommentCongrats on Rose! I heard you were cast as Jackie.


Thu. Aug. 28, 2008, 6:22 PM
David J Gries
 
     
 
 
Plafkin Farms, Ada, Michigan      
CommentPlease view Plafkin Farms on Photobucket.com and Webshots.com. We have a 50 acre location for filming, photography, art, music, equestrian, agriculture, alternative energy. We are located between Ada and Cascade, Michigan--5 miles from the Gerald R. Ford airport--12 miles from Grand Rapids. We have been on our land close to 50 years. We have woods, wetlands, water, and an abundance of wild life.

Roger Plafkin--Plafkin Farms--1-616-676-0590--plafkin@juno.com


Wed. Aug. 13, 2008, 9:43 AM
Plafkin Farms, Ada, Michigan
 
     
 
 
Michael  Soule      
CommentHey Brittany I'm also in-between now that Tug has wraped, but I'm working on some of my own projects. How about you, what's next?


Tue. Aug. 5, 2008, 9:36 PM
Michael Soule
 
     
 
 
Melissa Anschutz      
CommentHey Brittany! It was wonderful meeting you too! What a fun day, love days when it's all about performance:)....and talent, girl you've got that part nailed!
I'll definitely give you a shout, and you too, when you're in my neck of the woods!

Mel



Sun. Aug. 3, 2008, 9:51 AM
Melissa Anschutz
 
     
 
 
jsgrooms      
CommentHola lady!! Missing you is like missing wrapping gauze around your hand every night.... xo!


Sat. Aug. 2, 2008, 3:17 PM
jsgrooms
 
     
 
 
DaVaughn Lucas      
Commenthey Brittany! How have you been?


Sat. Aug. 2, 2008, 2:36 PM
DaVaughn Lucas
 
     
 
 
Andrea Hughes      
CommentThanks for the add Brittany! Best of luck to you in all that you do :-)


Thu. Jul. 31, 2008, 9:38 AM
Andrea Hughes
 
     
 
 
Joahna Carol      
CommentThanks for the request. Nice to meet you.

have a lovely night.

Joahna


Tue. Jul. 29, 2008, 7:29 PM
Joahna Carol
 
     
 
 
Melissa Anschutz      
CommentHey Brittany! Happy for the connection....looks like based on your experience, you are living your dream!!! Love to see people who work within their passion!


Tue. Jul. 29, 2008, 3:14 PM
Melissa Anschutz
 
     
 
 
Ashley Gray      
CommentHi Kerry, thanks for the invite! I see you worked on Fraternity House. My friend Chris Nickin was a P.A. on that set and had a really small extra role (freddy). Hope all is going well for you! Maybe someday we'll work together :)


Tue. Jul. 29, 2008, 3:02 PM
Ashley Gray
 
     
 
 
Enci      
CommentI'm 12/5 :-) Free spirits unite! Woohoo!


Tue. Jul. 29, 2008, 12:35 PM
Enci
 
     
 
 
Enci      
CommentHahaha! Thanks for the message. It made me smile as well :-) I'm also a Sagittarius. What day is your B-Day?


Tue. Jul. 29, 2008, 12:27 PM
Enci
 
     
 
 
SplatterLad      
CommentHi Brittany, It's an honor making your acquaintance. Let's definitely work together on something, in the future... =)
~James


Mon. Jul. 28, 2008, 6:28 AM
SplatterLad
 
     
 
 
Grassroots Films      
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Fri. Jul. 25, 2008, 1:15 PM
Grassroots Films
 
     
 
 
Alissa Castellanos      
CommentHows your current gig going? I hope you are doing super.


Thu. Jul. 24, 2008, 12:55 PM
Alissa Castellanos
 
     
 
 
Scotty Cashon      
CommentWOW!!!!!!!!!!! Best Wishes!


Mon. Jul. 21, 2008, 12:35 AM
Scotty Cashon
 
     
 
 
Chris Grooms      
CommentoooooOOOOOOOO!!!!


Sun. Jul. 20, 2008, 6:35 PM
Chris Grooms
 
     
 
 
AEG      
CommentScary great work with the play. Holy smokes! People must pack the theater NOW!


Sun. Jul. 20, 2008, 12:22 PM
AEG
 
     
 
 
Daniel      
CommentThanks for the connection. Good luck in "Agness"


Fri. Jul. 18, 2008, 4:28 AM
Daniel
 
     
 
 
Grace Anne Rowan      
CommentIt's almost that time! Break both legs! Love ya!


Tue. Jul. 15, 2008, 10:32 AM
Grace Anne Rowan
 
     
 
 
Chris Grooms      
Comment3 more days!!!!!


Mon. Jul. 14, 2008, 12:06 PM
Chris Grooms
 
     
 
 
Robert Anthony Navarro      
CommentYou have talent and a great look! I'm sure you will go far.


Mon. Jul. 14, 2008, 1:52 AM
Robert Anthony Navarro
 
     
 
 
Joel Reisig      
CommentWho took your headshots?


Sat. Jul. 12, 2008, 11:45 AM
Joel Reisig
 
     
 
 
Andy Schofield      
CommentHello Brittany,

I hope all is fantastic for you. DO keep in touch when youc an. May all your dreams become realities.

Kindly, Andy Schofield

www.moviemanandy.com


Sat. Jul. 12, 2008, 11:06 AM
Andy Schofield
 
     
 
 
David J Gries      
CommentBreak a leg on opening!!!


Thu. Jul. 10, 2008, 7:06 PM
David J Gries
 
     
 
 
Alissa Castellanos      
CommentI just noticed you were in a Nooma Video.....me too, I was in the newest one...#20 Shells...you can see me drop a volleyball! Ugguhh


Thu. Jul. 10, 2008, 8:03 AM
Alissa Castellanos
 
     
 
 
Chris Grooms      
CommentOHH!!! Thanks Brittany!!! You are truly a wonderful actress! I still get chills watching you on stage. The chemistry that three of you ctreate is simply magical! Can't wait for opening!


Wed. Jul. 9, 2008, 2:47 PM
Chris Grooms
 
     
 
 
Grassroots Films      
CommentHello from Hollywood East, also know as Brooklyn, New York


Tue. Jul. 8, 2008, 9:12 PM
Grassroots Films
 
     
 
 
Leonard Iacono Jr.      
Commentthanks for the connection!

Love your shots and wish you the best in your career! :)

-Leonard


Tue. Jul. 8, 2008, 7:09 PM
Leonard Iacono Jr.
 
     
 
 
Taylor Dupuis      
CommentHey!
No I'm not currently working on anything. I hope to very soon just cant find much. What about you? Street Boss was So much fun. I was just an extra for one night but everyone was super nice.

p.s. beautiful pictures : )


Tue. Jul. 8, 2008, 5:06 PM
Taylor Dupuis
 
     
 
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