Briga Heelan is a multifaceted American actress and comedian, widely recognized for her impressive work on various sitcoms, including Cougar Town, Ground Floor, and Undateable.
Initially, Heelan had her heart set on a career in musical theatre, where she first crossed paths with her Ground Floor co-star, Skylar Astin, at a musical theatre convention.
Heelan's breakthrough television role came with Cougar Town, where she played a recurring character. Additionally, she appeared in three episodes, including the pilot, of the popular sitcom Undateable, and was credited as a recurring character. Notably, Heelan was able to balance her commitments to both Bill Lawrence-helmed Ground Floor and Undateable, as both comedies employ a multi-camera setup, which requires fewer production days compared to single-camera productions.
TV critic Alan Sepinwall praised Heelan's performance in Ground Floor, stating that she is "simply terrific as Jenny: warm, quirky, and always feeling like a strong and independent character". The Los Angeles Times commended Heelan, saying she "makes Ground Floor watchable", describing her as "remarkably alive and in the moment; she makes real all that she touches. I could easily recommend tuning in just to watch her work – and hereby do."
