Jack Haven (formerly Brigette Lundy-Paine; born August 10, 1994) is an American actor. They are known for playing Casey Gardner in the

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'' (2017–2021) and Maddy Wilson in the 2024 film '' I Saw the TV Glow''.

Early life

Born August 10, 1994, Jack Haven is the child of Laura Lundy and Robert Paine, who are both actors and

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, and has a younger brother. Their great-granduncle is songwriter

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. When Haven was two years old, their family moved to

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. In 2012, they graduated from Encinal High School, where they were a cheerleader. They graduated from

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in 2015.

Career

Haven is known for their portrayal of Casey Gardner on the television series ''

''. Haven also co-founded the vocal band Subtle Pride, as well as the art publication ''Waif Magazine''.

Personal life

In 2019, Haven came out as

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, going by they/them

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. They identify as

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. They have been involved in activism online, including for the

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movement. In 2025, they went public with the name Jack Haven, posting on

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that they had started using it in a workshop for

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actors run by Saman Arastoo two years prior.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Haven, Jack 1994 births 21st-century American actors American film actors Living people American non-binary actors American queer actors American television actors 21st-century American LGBTQ people New York University alumni