Billie Lourde

Billie Lourd’s work in film and television displays a wealth of talent well beyond her years. Lourd most recently starred as ‘Mallory’ in the eighth season of Ryan Murphy’s critically acclaimed series “American Horror Story: Apocalypse.” Previously, she was also seen in the seventh season of the series, “American Horror Story: Cult.”

Next, Lourd will star in Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut Booksmart, set to release on May 24, 2019 by Annapurna Pictures, starring Jason Sudeikis, Lisa Kudrow, and Will Forte. The film follows 2 academic superstars and best friends who, on the eve of their high school graduation, realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram 4 years of fun into 1 night.

Additionally, she reprised her role in the second season of Ryan Murphy’s FOX series, “Scream Queens.” She starred as ‘Chanel #3’ in the comedy-horror series that centered around a series of murders at a sorority house and subsequently, a hospital. Also starring Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lea Michele, the second season premiered in September 2016.

Lourd made her feature film debut in J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens in December 2015. She reprised her role as ‘Lieutenant Connix’ in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and will also be seen in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode IX, which premieres on December 20, 2019. Previously, Lourd played ‘Rosanna’ in James Cox’ Billionaire Boys Club, alongside Ansel Elgort, Taron Egerton, and Emma Roberts.

Lourd is also currently working on her own bluesy, R&B-inflected music.

Lourd is a graduate of New York University and currently resides in Los Angeles.

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