Christopher Briney

Christopher Briney
Briney in 2026
Born
Christopher Thomas Briney

(1998-03-24) March 24, 1998 (age 28)
Danbury, Connecticut, U.S.
EducationPace University (BFA)
OccupationActor
Years active2022–present

Christopher Thomas Briney (born March 24, 1998) is an American actor. He is known for his breakthrough role as Conrad Fisher in the Amazon Prime Video teen romance series The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022–2025). He also starred in the musical film Mean Girls (2024).

Early life

Briney was born in Danbury, Connecticut, the son of actors who met in New York City. He has one sister. He attended Waterbury Arts Magnet School and participated in a five-week intensive theater program at Wesleyan University in 2015. In 2016, he moved to New York City to attend Pace University. He graduated with a BFA in acting in 2020. While a student, he worked at Trader Joe's.

Career

In 2021, Briney was cast in the film Dalíland after being discovered by director Mary Harron. He later made his television debut in the Amazon Prime Video teen romance television series The Summer I Turned Pretty, based on the book series of the same name by Jenny Han. Han stated that choosing Briney to play Conrad was the easiest casting choice for the series.

In 2024, he portrayed Aaron Samuels in the teen musical comedy film Mean Girls. He made his off-Broadway debut in 2025 in the play Dilaria, written by Julia Randall.

Personal life

Briney has been in a relationship with Isabel Machado since 2021. The two met as fellow acting students at Pace University.

Acting credits

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Dalíland James Linton
2024 Mean Girls Aaron Samuels
2026 The Julia Set Pascal
Clashing Through the Snow † Ryan Post-production
TBA Untitled The Summer I Turned Pretty film † Conrad Fisher Post-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022–2025 The Summer I Turned Pretty Conrad Fisher Main role; 26 episodes
2026 Hacks Nico Hayes 2 episodes

Theater

Year Title Role Venue Notes Ref.
2025 Dilaria Noah DR2 Theatre Off-Broadway

Audiobooks

Year Title Voice role Notes Ref.
2022 We'll Always Have Summer Conrad Fisher Re-recorded audiobook
2023 Influencer Aaron Fortin Audible original
2025 Hidden Harbor River Quinn original

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
North Fork TV Festival 2025 Rising Star Award The Summer I Turned Pretty Won

References

  1. ↑ 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Cast Take Lie Detector Tests (video). Vanity Fair. August 5, 2025. Event occurs at 14:57. Retrieved September 25, 2025 – via YouTube.
  2. ↑ Briney, Christopher [@chrisbriney_]; (March 24, 2024). "bday!!". Retrieved September 8, 2025 – via Instagram.
  3. 1 2 3 Yamato, Jen (June 9, 2023). "Why 'Summer I Turned Pretty' heartthrob Christopher Briney went indie for his film debut". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on June 16, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Rosenberg, Nathaniel (August 7, 2025). "CT actor, 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' star, featured in Panera Bread ad". Connecticut Post. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 Oyenusi, Olamide (July 1, 2025). "Christopher Briney on True Crime, Vintage Cars, and the Comedy of "Dilaria"". Interview. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  6. ↑ Gao, Max (August 18, 2023). "Christopher Briney Talks The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2 Finale, Conrad & Belly, and His Next Role in the Mean Girls Movie Musical". Teen Vogue. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
  7. ↑ Sandoval, Paolo (June 8, 2023). "Chris Briney Is Making Waves and Hitting His Stride". InsideHook. Archived from the original on June 16, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  8. ↑ Gomez, Dessi (September 9, 2022). "Why Making 'Dalíland' Was a Dream Come True for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Star Christopher Briney". TheWrap. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
  9. ↑ Giacoumopoulos, Stefanie (December 12, 2022). "It's not Pace without you: a Q&A with Jenny Han and Christopher Briney". The Pace Press. Archived from the original on June 18, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  10. ↑ Highfill, Samantha (December 20, 2023). "Christopher Briney does not sing in 'Mean Girls' movie musical". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  11. ↑ Salfiti, Zinya (February 2, 2024). "'Mean Girls' Star Christopher Briney On His Whirlwind Present, His Indie-Film Past, and Playing the Love-Triangle Guy, Again". GQ. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  12. ↑ Rathe, Adam (June 20, 2025). "Chris Briney's Off-Broadway Opening Night Photo Diary". Town & Country. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  13. ↑ Lee, Michelle (July 13, 2023). "'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Star Christopher Briney Says His Girlfriend Makes Him Feel the Most 'Pretty'". People. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  14. ↑ Maldonado, Daisy (August 10, 2025). "Christopher Briney and Sean Kaufman Enjoy Courtside Double Date at New York Liberty Game". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  15. ↑ Ntim, Zac (September 7, 2022). "'Daliland': First Footage For TIFF Movie Starring Ben Kingsley, Barbara Sukowa, Christopher Briney & Ezra Miller". Deadline. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  16. ↑ Grobar, Matt (February 8, 2023). "'Mean Girls': Avantika, Christopher Briney & Bebe Wood Board Paramount Film Based On Tony-Nominated Musical Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  17. ↑ Grobar, Matt (October 21, 2025). "Chase Infiniti, Christopher Briney, Gillian Anderson & Jason Isaacs To Star In Coming-Of-Age Drama 'The Julia Set' From Niki Byrne". Deadline. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
  18. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 7, 2026). "'The Summer I Turned Pretty's Christopher Briney To Star In 'Clashing Through The Snow' Movie At Amazon MGM Studios". Deadline. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  19. ↑ Gomez, Dessi (September 17, 2025). "'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Movie Greenlit At Prime Video". Deadline. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  20. ↑ Tinoco, Armando (May 5, 2026). "Prime Video Asks 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Fans For "Privacy" Amid Filming: "Help Us Protect The Magic"". Deadline. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  21. ↑ Petski, Denise (April 28, 2021). "'The Summer I Turned Pretty': Newcomer Lola Tung To Star; Rachel Blanchard, Jackie Chung & Christopher Briney Also Cast In Amazon Series Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  22. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (October 9, 2025). "'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Star Christopher Briney Joins 'Hacks' Season 5". Deadline. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  23. ↑ Culwell-Block, Logan (May 7, 2025). "Christopher Briney Will Star in World Premiere of Julia Randall's Dilaria Off-Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  24. ↑ Chan, Tim (September 17, 2025). "Lola Tung, Christopher Briney Narrate 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Audiobooks: Listen for Free Here". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
  25. ↑ Spangler, Todd (November 2, 2023). "Audible Premieres YA Thriller 'Influencer,' Starring Isabela Merced and Christopher Briney, Under Multi-Project Pact With Temple Hill (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  26. ↑ Fuentes, Tamara (September 18, 2025). "Exclusive: Listen to Christopher Briney Heat Things Up in Quinn's New Audio Romance Original, 'Hidden Harbor'". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
  27. ↑ Maas, Jennifer (May 20, 2025). "'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Actor Christopher Briney to Receive North Fork TV Festival's 2025 Rising Star Award (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 8, 2025.