The Summer I Turned Pretty or the summer I turned into a Christopher Briney fan? Team Conrad has gained a lot of momentum since the Amazon Prime series came out on June 17, and so many fans are dying to know more about the actor behind Conrad. Scroll for everything we know about Chris!
Who Is Christopher Briney?
Christopher is a young actor who starred in the Amazon Prime series, The Summer I Turned Pretty, which is based on the book series of the same name by Jenny Han. It follows the story of two brothers and their childhood best friend in an epic love triangle during the summertime. Chris plays Conrad, the mysterious and broody, older brother with a heart of gold, while Gavin Casalegno plays younger brother and genuine ball of sunshine, Jeremiah.
The young actor that plays Conrad is pretty new to the acting world, as he had only booked one other project before starring in TSITP, a movie called Dalí Land based on famous painter, Salvador Dalí. He was actually in Liverpool shooting the project during the audition process for TSITP and did all of his chemistry reads over Zoom. The day of the table read for the movie was the day he found out he was cast as Conrad. “That was one of the better days I’ve been lucky enough to have,” he says.
Other than that, Chris has been in college productions, smaller features and short films.
Where Did Christopher Briney Go to College?
The 24-year-old actor went to college at New York City’s Pace University and studied acting for Film, TV, Voiceover and Commercial. He even met his now-girlfriend and fellow actress, Isabel Machado, while studying. The couple even starred in a short film together called Reasons To Be Pretty. Seems like Chris likes projects that end in “pretty”!
Additionally, when he was in school, he worked at Trader Joe’s on the Lower East Side. “I’m trying to go out to dinner once in a while, while going through school,” he joked to POPSUGAR about his time in the service industry. “It’s not easy.”
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FAQs
Born in Connecticut, Briney studied Film, TV, Voice-over and Commercial Acting at Pace University. In addition to acting, he is also a filmmaker and his main hobbies are taking pictures and playing baseball.
What Trader Joes did Chris Briney work at? ›
While a student, he worked at a Trader Joe's on the Lower East Side in Manhattan.
Where does Chris Briney live now? ›
Born in Hartford, Connecticut in the US, Christopher attended many arts schools throughout his career before moving to New York City to attend Pace University. He went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting in 2020 and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Where does Conrad go to college in The Summer I Turned Pretty? ›
In "The Summer I Turned Pretty" season 2, the characters' college plans start to unfold, with Conrad likely transferring to Stanford and Belly and Taylor joining Jeremiah at Finch College. Conrad's dream of attending Stanford is connected to his late mother, making it a meaningful opportunity for him to make her proud.
Does Chris Briney have anxiety? ›
Briney says he's shy, but on stage quickly learned the distinctness of the two types of anxiety he experienced: the type he finds debilitating (“A lot of it is running through negative scenarios in your head.
Is Lola from The Summer I Turned Pretty dating anyone? ›
The leading lady of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" doesn't appear to be romantically involved with anyone at the moment, or perhaps she's just keeping her relationship status private. Considering she's booked and busy with her role as Belly, the 20-year-old actor's top priority probably isn't dating.
Where did Trader Joe go to college? ›
Early life and education
Coulombe was born in San Diego, California, and grew up on an avocado farm in nearby Del Mar. After serving a year in the U.S. Air Force, he attended Stanford University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in economics in 1952 and a Master of Business Administration degree in 1954.
Will there be a season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty? ›
On May 14, 2024, Amazon MGM Studios's Jennifer Salke was joined by creator, showrunner, and author Jenny Han, as well as stars Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, and Gavin Casalegno, to announce that season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty will premiere in summer 2025. Production is currently underway.
What movies did Christopher Briney play in? ›
Is Christopher Briney a singer? ›
I'm not. Well, I wouldn't have, like, you know, if I was singing for that. I don't think I'm complete ass at it, but, like, I don't know, I'm not a good singer. And people on that movie are, like, really good at singing.
Conrad. We couldn't help but think that Conrad looks a little older than he is supposed to be in the show, as he is in his first year of uni (or as the Americans call it, college) meaning he is 18 or 19. But, he is played by Christopher Briney who is 25-years-old in real life.
What did Chris Pine study? ›
Pine attended Oakwood School in the San Fernando Valley, and went on to study English at the University of California, Berkeley where he received a bachelor's degree.
Who does Belly end up with in the books? ›
The series ends with Belly marrying Conrad, and the couple starting a new life together. Jeremiah "Jere" Fisher: At the outset of the series, he is the "golden" boy, the one who appears to be untainted in the eyes of everyone. He is a good friend to Belly and a loving brother to Conrad.
How tall is Belly in The Summer I Turned Pretty? ›
According to reports, Lola is said to be around 5 feet and 6 inches tall.
