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Jack Haven
Haven in 2024
Born
Brigette Lundy-Paine

(1994-08-10) August 10, 1994 (age 32)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
EducationNew York University (2015)
OccupationActor
Years active2015–present

Jack Haven (formerly Brigette Lundy-Paine; born August 10, 1994) is an American actor. They are known for playing Casey Gardner in the Netflix comedy-drama Atypical (2017–2021) and for their collaborations with Jane Schoenbrun, portraying Maddy Wilson in the 2024 film I Saw the TV Glow and Little Death in Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.

Early life and education

Born August 10, 1994,[1] Jack Haven is the child of Laura Lundy and Robert Paine, who are both actors and directors, and has a younger brother.[2] Their great-granduncle is songwriter Haven Gillespie.[3] When Haven was two years old, their family moved to Alameda, California.[4]

In 2012, they graduated from Encinal High School, where they were a cheerleader.[5] They graduated from New York University in 2015.[6]

Career

Haven has been acting since they were 11, and in 2017 they were cast as Casey Gardner on the television series Atypical.[7] Haven also co-founded the vocal band Subtle Pride,[6] as well as the art publication Waif Magazine.[8]

Personal life

In 2019, Haven came out as non-binary, going by they/them pronouns[8], and they identify as queer.[2] They have been involved in activism online, including for the Black Lives Matter movement.[9]

In 2025, they went public with the name Jack Haven, posting on Instagram that they had started using it in a workshop for transgender actors run by Saman Arastoo two years prior.[3][10]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Ref.
2015 Irrational Man Braylin student [6]
2017 Downsizing Dusan's girlfriend [11]
The Glass Castle Maureen Walls [12]
The Wilde Wedding Lara [13]
2018 Action Point Four finger Annie [14]
2019 Bombshell Julia Clarke [15]
2020 Bill & Ted Face the Music Billie Logan [7]
2023 Amelia's Children Riley [16]
2024 I Saw the TV Glow Maddy Wilson [17]
2025 Love, Brooklyn Riley [18]
After This Death Messenger [19]
Queens of the Dead Kelsey [20]
Castration Movie Anthology ii. The Best of Both Worlds Justice [21]
2026 Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Little Death [22]
TBA Grind Ricky [23]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017–2021 Atypical Casey Gardner Main role [8]
2023 Bob's Burgers Sage Voice; episode: "These Boots Are Made for Stalking" [citation needed]

References

  1. "Brigette Lundy-Paine". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Reynolds, Daniel (September 9, 2018). "Why 'Atypical' Is Part of the Queer TV Revolution". Advocate. Archived from the original on September 13, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Rude, Mey (January 21, 2025). "'I Saw the TV Glow's nonbinary star changes name to Jack Haven". Out Magazine. Archived from the original on January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
  4. Panda Bear, BJ. "Brigette Lundy-Paine". FLAUNT. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  5. Gillespie, Katherine (October 29, 2020). "'Kajillionaire' Is a Queer Film Without Buzzwords". Paper. Archived from the original on December 3, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  6. 1 2 3 Gleason, Keith (February 7, 2020). "Brigette Lundy-Paine's Acting Dreams Are Coming True". Alameda Magazine. Archived from the original on January 8, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  7. 1 2 Brayson, Johnny (August 31, 2020). "Why Brigette Lundy-Paine Played Their 'Bill & Ted' Character As Non-Binary". Bustle. Archived from the original on September 1, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 Kim, Michelle Hyun (November 15, 2019). ""Atypical" Actor Brigette Lundy-Paine Comes Out as Nonbinary". Them. Archived from the original on May 24, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  9. Tauer, Kristen (August 26, 2020). "Brigette Lundy-Paine Is Keeping the Waifs Entertained". Yahoo. Archived from the original on January 28, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  10. Russell, Shania (January 22, 2025). "'I Saw the TV Glow,' 'Atypical' star announces name is now Jack Haven". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  11. Brayson, Johnny (August 28, 2020). "How 'Atypical' Helped Brigette Lundy-Paine Discover Their Gender Identity". Bustle. Archived from the original on September 1, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  12. Linden, Sheri (August 6, 2017). "'The Glass Castle': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 28, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  13. Cheshire, Godfrey. "The Wilde Wedding movie review (2017)". Roger Ebert. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  14. "Action Point (2018)". IMDb. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  15. Allen, Nick (January 3, 2020). "Who's Who in Bombshell: A Character Guide". Vulture. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  16. "Amelia's Children (2023) – Film Review". Horror And Sons. May 28, 2025. Archived from the original on May 28, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  17. Kit, Borys (August 24, 2022). "Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine Starring in A24 Horror Thriller 'I Saw the TV Glow' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  18. Elfadl, Murtada (February 5, 2025). "'Love, Brooklyn' Review: André Holland, Nicole Beharie and DeWanda Wise Carry a Simmering Romantic Drama". Variety. Archived from the original on February 9, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  19. "After This Death Production Notes". Berlin International Film Festival. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
  20. Grobar, Matt (July 18, 2024). "Jaquel Spivey, Katy O'Brian, Margaret Cho, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Cheyenne Jackson & More To Star In Tina Romero Zombie Pic 'Queens Of The Dead'". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 28, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  21. "Castration Movie, Part II — Premiere with Director Louise Weard and programmer Elizabeth Purchell". hyperrealfilm. hyperrealfilm. Archived from the original on December 14, 2025. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
  22. Earl, William (February 13, 2026). "'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' First Look: Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson Try to Survive Jane Schoenbrun's Slasher; Mubi Dates Theatrical Release". Variety. Archived from the original on March 3, 2026. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  23. Grobar, Matt (August 4, 2025). "Jack Haven & Janeane Garofalo Teaming On Dark Comedic Thriller 'Grind'". Deadline. Archived from the original on August 29, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2026.