Brittany Gray
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Brittany Gray is a Canadian actress, singer and dancer who found fame in her teenage years after her roles in the film Chicago (2002 film)
and the musical The Producers (musical)
. Brittany was born and raised in Pickering, Ontario where she began studying dance at the age of 3 and soon after delved into singing, acting and modeling.
After landing a lead guest role on Disney's Aaron Stone
, Brittany's career continued to blossom in the television industry with her acting in many other Disney projects like Once Upon A Mattress
with Carol Burnett
. She also had a role in the musical The Toxic Avenger (musical)
for which she received positive reviews. Brittany can currently be seen on Season 2 of Dan for Mayor
as "Melanie" and the new CBC series InSecurity
as "Amber".
Brittany is also a certified Makeup Artist who gained Toronto Celebrity status when she launched her own company, Fancy Face Make-up Artistry & Co., a "beauty boutique" in 2006. Her company grew quickly due to her local celebrity clientele and her work as a makeup artist on popular shows like So You Think You Can Dance Canada
.
, the Tony-Award winning musical The Producers (musical)
, the Queen musical We Will Rock You (musical)
, and the film Amelia (film)
starring Hilary Swank and Richard Gere. She has also appeared in numerous Disney projects starting off as Megan Fox
's dance double in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
and later a part of the ensemble cast of Eloise at the Plaza
starring Julie Andrews, Brittany eventually landed a lead guest role on the Disney television series Aaron Stone
playing “Hive”, and a role as lead dancer and singer in the movie version of Once Upon a Mattress with Carol Burnett
.
Gray has also appeared on Canadian television and the Canadian stage: she was Howie Mandel's Case Model #5 on DEAL OR NO DEAL CANADA, and starred as “Sarah” in the The Toxic Avenger
at The Danforth Music Hall in which she played a sassy, blind librarian and love interest to “Toxie”.
Brittany can currently be seen on Season 2 of of Dan for Mayor
and the new CBC series InSecurity
.
and also the official spokesperson for The Shopping Chanel representing BellaPierre Cosmetics.
Chicago (2002 film)
Chicago is a 2002 musical film adapted from the satirical stage musical of the same name, exploring the themes of celebrity, scandal, and corruption in Jazz-age Chicago....
and the musical The Producers (musical)
The Producers (musical)
The Producers is a musical adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks' 1968 film of the same name, with lyrics written by Brooks and music composed by Brooks and arranged by Glen Kelly and Doug Besterman. As in the film, the story concerns two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich...
. Brittany was born and raised in Pickering, Ontario where she began studying dance at the age of 3 and soon after delved into singing, acting and modeling.
After landing a lead guest role on Disney's Aaron Stone
Aaron Stone
Aaron Stone is a live-action, single-camera adventure series created by Bruce Kalish. Originally broadcast with the launch of Disney XD on February 13, 2009...
, Brittany's career continued to blossom in the television industry with her acting in many other Disney projects like Once Upon A Mattress
Once Upon a Mattress
Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. It opened off-Broadway in May 1959, and then moved to Broadway...
with Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett
Carol Creighton Burnett is an American actress, comedian, singer, dancer and writer. Burnett started her career in New York. After becoming a hit on Broadway, she made her television debut...
. She also had a role in the musical The Toxic Avenger (musical)
The Toxic Avenger (musical)
The Toxic Avenger is a rock musical that is based on Lloyd Kaufman's 1985 film of the same name. The book of the musical was written by Joe DiPietro, its music by David Bryan, and both wrote the lyrics.-Productions:...
for which she received positive reviews. Brittany can currently be seen on Season 2 of Dan for Mayor
Dan for Mayor
Dan for Mayor is a Canadian television sitcom starring Fred Ewanuick that debuted on March 1, 2010 on CTV and The Comedy Network. It premiered the same night as Hiccups, a show created by Corner Gas star Brent Butt that also features fellow Corner Gas alumna Nancy Robertson. On June 7, 2010, both...
as "Melanie" and the new CBC series InSecurity
InSecurity
InSecurity is a Canadian action comedy television series. The series focuses on a team of spycatchers set at the fictional Canadian National Intelligence and Security Agency . The series is set in Ottawa but filmed primarily in Regina...
as "Amber".
Brittany is also a certified Makeup Artist who gained Toronto Celebrity status when she launched her own company, Fancy Face Make-up Artistry & Co., a "beauty boutique" in 2006. Her company grew quickly due to her local celebrity clientele and her work as a makeup artist on popular shows like So You Think You Can Dance Canada
So You Think You Can Dance Canada
So You Think You Can Dance Canada was a dance competition and reality show that aired on CTV.Based on the original American TV show So You Think You Can Dance, the Canadian series showcased the best in Canadian dancing talent. Each season, the show held auditions in major cities across the...
.
Career
Brittany has had roles in several notable films and musicals including: the Oscar-Award winning movie Chicago (2002 film)Chicago (2002 film)
Chicago is a 2002 musical film adapted from the satirical stage musical of the same name, exploring the themes of celebrity, scandal, and corruption in Jazz-age Chicago....
, the Tony-Award winning musical The Producers (musical)
The Producers (musical)
The Producers is a musical adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks' 1968 film of the same name, with lyrics written by Brooks and music composed by Brooks and arranged by Glen Kelly and Doug Besterman. As in the film, the story concerns two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich...
, the Queen musical We Will Rock You (musical)
We Will Rock You (musical)
We Will Rock You is a jukebox musical, based on the songs of Queen and named after their hit single of the same name. The musical was written by British comedian and author Ben Elton in collaboration with Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor...
, and the film Amelia (film)
Amelia (film)
Amelia is a 2009 English-language biographical film of the life of Amelia Earhart, starring Hilary Swank as Earhart along with a cast that includes Richard Gere, Christopher Eccleston and Ewan McGregor. It is directed by Mira Nair based on a script initially written by Ronald Bass...
starring Hilary Swank and Richard Gere. She has also appeared in numerous Disney projects starting off as Megan Fox
Megan Fox
Megan Denise Fox is an American actress and model. She began her acting career in 2001 with several minor television and film roles, and played a regular role on Hope & Faith. In 2004, she launched her film career with a role in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen...
's dance double in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen is a 2004 American Teen musical comedy film directed by Sara Sugarman and produced by Robert Shapiro and Matthew Hart for Walt Disney Pictures...
and later a part of the ensemble cast of Eloise at the Plaza
Eloise at the Plaza
Eloise at the Plaza is a live-action film based on the Eloise series of children's books drawn and written by Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight...
starring Julie Andrews, Brittany eventually landed a lead guest role on the Disney television series Aaron Stone
Aaron Stone
Aaron Stone is a live-action, single-camera adventure series created by Bruce Kalish. Originally broadcast with the launch of Disney XD on February 13, 2009...
playing “Hive”, and a role as lead dancer and singer in the movie version of Once Upon a Mattress with Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett
Carol Creighton Burnett is an American actress, comedian, singer, dancer and writer. Burnett started her career in New York. After becoming a hit on Broadway, she made her television debut...
.
Gray has also appeared on Canadian television and the Canadian stage: she was Howie Mandel's Case Model #5 on DEAL OR NO DEAL CANADA, and starred as “Sarah” in the The Toxic Avenger
The Toxic Avenger
The Toxic Avenger is a 1984 comedy horror film released by Troma Entertainment, known for producing low budget B-movies with campy concepts. Virtually ignored upon its first release, The Toxic Avenger caught on with filmgoers after a long and successful midnight movie engagement at the famed...
at The Danforth Music Hall in which she played a sassy, blind librarian and love interest to “Toxie”.
Brittany can currently be seen on Season 2 of of Dan for Mayor
Dan for Mayor
Dan for Mayor is a Canadian television sitcom starring Fred Ewanuick that debuted on March 1, 2010 on CTV and The Comedy Network. It premiered the same night as Hiccups, a show created by Corner Gas star Brent Butt that also features fellow Corner Gas alumna Nancy Robertson. On June 7, 2010, both...
and the new CBC series InSecurity
InSecurity
InSecurity is a Canadian action comedy television series. The series focuses on a team of spycatchers set at the fictional Canadian National Intelligence and Security Agency . The series is set in Ottawa but filmed primarily in Regina...
.
Entrepreneurship
Throughout her acting and dance career, Brittany has set in the chairs of some the best makeup artists in the world, which grew in her interest in the profession leading her to become a certified makeup artist. In 2006, Brittany founded her own company, Fancy Face Make-up Artistry & Co., a beauty and fashion boutique mainly servicing TV shows, music videos and fashion shoots, but also open to the general public. Brittany is an official makeup artist for So You Think You Can Dance CanadaSo You Think You Can Dance Canada
So You Think You Can Dance Canada was a dance competition and reality show that aired on CTV.Based on the original American TV show So You Think You Can Dance, the Canadian series showcased the best in Canadian dancing talent. Each season, the show held auditions in major cities across the...
and also the official spokesperson for The Shopping Chanel representing BellaPierre Cosmetics.
External links
- www.brittanygray.com
- www.fancyface.ca
- www.imdb.com/name/nm1695972/