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Lynn Downey

Lynn Downey

Acting

Biography

Lynn Downey known for her work in The Rookie, S.W.A.T., Deputy & Henry Danger, with upcoming roles in American Crime Story on FOX and Daisy Jones & the Six for Amazon. She was born and raised in Bloomington, Indiana and graduated magna cum laude from Ball State University with degree in Theatre (The Last Night of Ballyhoo, Best Supporting Actress,; Love Child, Outstanding Actress). She co-created (alongside Melissa Blue) and starred in the award winning web series, Life Group, Winner of 2018 IndieBOOM Film Festival Best Comedy Series. She adapted Shauna Niequist's best selling memoir into the award winning "Cold Tangerines: The Play" (Encore Producers's Award LA Fringe 2016). She appeared in the starring role for an extended run of the world premier at The Fremont Centre Theatre in 2014, the LA Fringe Fest in 2016, and toured Southern California. She is also the pioneer woman in Geico's "Words Can Hurt" commercial. She is married to actor/comedian Dan Braswell.

Known For

The Rookie
8.5

Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.

The Rookie

2018
S.W.A.T.
8.0

A Los Angeles S.W.A.T. sergeant is assigned to lead a highly skilled unit in the community where he grew up. Torn between loyalty to the streets, where the cops are sometimes the enemy, and allegiance to his brothers in blue, he strategically straddles the two worlds.

S.W.A.T.

2017
9-1-1
8.2

Explore the high-pressure experiences of police officers, paramedics and firefighters who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives.

9-1-1

2018
Henry Danger
8.3

When 13-year-old Henry Hart lands a job as Danger, the sidekick-in-training to superhero Captain Man, he must learn to navigate a double life balancing the challenges of 8th grade with the crazy adventures of a real-life crime fighter!

Henry Danger

2014
American Crime Story
7.6

An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.

American Crime Story

2016
Grotesquerie
7.3

A series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community, and Detective Lois Tryon feels they are eerily personal, as if someone—or something—is taunting her.

Grotesquerie

2024
Deputy
6.9

When the Los Angeles County’s Sheriff dies, an arcane rule forged back in the Wild West thrusts the most unlikely man into the job: a fifth-generation lawman, more comfortable taking down bad guys than navigating a sea of politics, who won’t rest until justice is served.

Deputy

2020
The People's Joker
6.7

An aspiring clown grappling with her gender identity combats a fascistic caped crusader.

The People's Joker

2024
Faith Based
4.5

When two idiot friends realize all "faith based" films make buckets of cash, they set out on a mission to make one of their own.

Faith Based

2020
Jeans: A Faded Blue Planet
6.0

A legendary garment, mass-produced, which witnessed the Industrial Revolution and clad cowboys on the western frontier, is now a fashion statement worldwide for men and women, young and old: an icon of modernity which has lasted for 150 years. With flying colors, the jeans have sailed through early marketing, the Internet, the world of collectors, the end of the Cold War, and now globalization. Their eternal popularity begs a question: Why?

Jeans: A Faded Blue Planet

2010
Mr. Thisforthat
N/A

A girl from a broken home is visited in her closet by a mysterious creature who promises her anything she wants...at a price. ​

Mr. Thisforthat

2020
James Joyce's The Sisters
N/A

The Sisters is an adaptation of the first short story in James Joyce's collected works, Dubliners. Set in 1915 Ireland, it tells the story of a young boy, who reflects upon his time with friend and mentor, Father Flynn, while coming to terms with the Priest's death. As he listens to the conversations of the adults around him and thinks back on his own time with the Father, the boy begins to come to a new understanding about his friend and possibly about himself, as he is confronted with questions of faith, loss and new beginnings.

James Joyce's The Sisters

2017
Blue
5.2

A college girl comes to terms with her father's cancer when he comes to help paint her room the color she's always wanted: blue.

Blue

2011