Briana Lane


Briana Lane is an American actress and musician. She is best known for her recurring roles on Freeform's Young & Hungry and Switched at Birth and her portrayal of Brook Lynn Quartermaine on ABC's General Hospital, for which she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award.

Career

Acting

Lane's notable roles include American Horror Story, Extant, The New Normal, and Baby Daddy. She also guest-starred on Grace and Frankie, 9-1-1, American Housewife, NCIS, and All American.
In August 2020, Lane was announced as the recast for lead character Brook Lynn Quartermaine on the ABC Daytime soap opera General Hospital, with Amanda Setton on maternity leave. Lane played the role until November 16, 2020 and quickly became a fan favorite. On May 25, 2021, she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series. In October 2022, Lane came back to play the character again.

Music

Musician Darian Zahedi of CRX and Lane released a new single, "Bad", under a music project called Cadeaux. The track premiered on September 17, 2020. The single became a favorite at KCRW, with the station dubbing the song its Top Tune in 2020. Cadeaux released its next single, "Either Way" on February 24, 2022. In collaboration with Poolside and Ornament and Crime, their single "On and On" was released on July 21, 2023. Cadeaux's next single with Ornament and Crime, "Sparks in the Air", debuted in November 2023.
Lane is also half of the indie duo Winslow. Their song "Origami Tiger" was featured on the soundtrack of the film Luce, starring Octavia Spencer and Naomi Watts.

Hosting and writing

Lane got her start as a writer for an animated show on CBS interactive after graduating college, which led her to do on-camera hosting work for the network. She has hosted for E! News, MSN, and CBS. In 2015, she co-anchored a comedy news show called The Desk for Uproxx under Woven Digital.

Personal life

Lane was born in Los Angeles, CA and attended Marymount High School. She graduated with a BA from UCLA's School of Film, Theater and Television, with an emphasis in musical theater.
She trained at Upright Citizens Brigade and performs with an indie comedy team.
Lane is a member of UNICEF's Next Gen and a longtime supporter of The Arthritis Foundation. She also supports the Huntington's Disease Society of America, and helps host fundraising events for the organization.
Lane was married to film editor John Lange from 2015 until his death on March 14, 2023.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Secret GirlfriendBrenda1 episode
2009The Suite Life on DeckKarina1 episode
2009Canned AshleyUnaired
2009Lovely EveningPhaedra
2009Let's Get LaidTiffany
2009The CellarSassy
2010GiganticBriana1 episode
2010The Bannen WayDanielle2 episodes
2010The Whole TruthBarb Leone1 episode
2010Law & Order: Los AngelesAmy Moran1 episode
2010CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationMaddie1 episode
2011Drop Dead DivaSierra Santell1 episode
2011MentalMary-Jane
2011The Back-up BrideShelby
2011BonesSheila Burnside1 episode
2011Bri SquaredBriPilot
2012Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta!Jenny
2012Baby DaddyCassie1 episode
2012The Wedding BandKristin1 episode
2013The New NormalClea3 episodes
2013Hawaii Five-0Dahlia1 episode
2013Anger ManagementCeleste1 episode
2013Wendell and VinnieChrissy1 episode
2013Second ChancesRegina
2013Pop StarYvette
2014Switched at BirthChristy Salz2 episodes
2014Real Housewives of HorrorRoxanne6 episodes
2014Oliver StonedJenniferPost-production
2015ExtantCorinne2 episodes
2015GrimmStacy Balouzian1 episode
2015The DeskNews Anchor164 episodes
2015Austin & AllyBeverly Robbins1 episode
2015A Kind of MagicLizzy
2016Young & HungryDr. Rounds4 episodes
2016An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to WinValDirect-to-video
2016What's News?Various Characters4 episodes
2017Major CrimesShelley1 episode
2017The Last TycoonSusan1 episode
2018All AmericanElaine1 episode
2018NCISDiane Boyle1 episode
20189-1-1Storm1 episode
2018All NightCindy1 episode
2018Stuck in the MiddleJayden1 episode
2018Blood, Sweat and LiesLeslieCompleted
2018Couch PeopleBriana4 episodes
2019American Horror Story: 1984Jess1 episode
2020American HousewifeStephanie1 episode
202012 Hour ShiftCheryl WilliamsPost-production
2020One Nation Under GodEmma SacksonPost-production
2020SolveHarriet2 episodes
2020Run Sweetheart RunSecretary
2020, 2022General HospitalBrook Lynn Quartermaine41 episodes
2021American Horror Story: Double FeatureDr. Richards2 episodes
2021Terrordactyl: Extinction USADr. Rachel
2022Grace and FrankieMia1 episode
2022NoraBiancaPost-production
20239-1-1: Lone StarPastor Nicole1 episode