JACK HAVEN

Name, Age & Birthplace

Jack Haven (formerly credited as Brigette Lundy‑Paine) was born on August 10, 1994, in Dallas, Texas, U.S., making them 30 years old as of mid‑2025 .

Family & Early Days

Jack is the child of performers Laura Lundy and Robert Paine, who both worked as actors and directors in the San Francisco Bay Area. They have one younger brother. When Jack was around two, the family relocated to Alameda, California . In high school, they were enthusiastic about cheerleading before later attending New York University, from which they graduated in 2015 .

Breakthrough in Acting

Jack’s acting career began in 2015 with the TV series One Bad Choice and expanded with roles like Margot in Margot vs. Lily (2016). They found their breakthrough as Casey Gardner—the older sibling—in Netflix’s comedy-drama Atypical, appearing in all 38 episodes from 2017 to 2021 .

Filmography Highlights

Jack’s film credits span a wide range:

• Irrational Man (2015), The Glass Castle (2017), Downsizing (2017)

• Bombshell (2019), Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020)

• I Saw the TV Glow (2024), where they starred as Maddy Wilson

• Other recent works include Amelia’s Children (2024) and upcoming projects like Queens of the Dead (2025) .

Name Change & Personal Identity

Jack publicly came out as queer in 2018 and non-binary in 2019, adopting they/them pronouns . On January 21, 2025, they announced a name change to Jack Haven in a heartfelt Instagram post, choosing “Haven” after songwriter great-great-uncle Haven Gillespie and “Jack” as a chosen first name. They began using it privately in safe spaces two years earlier before making it official publicly .

From Reddit:
“Haven is after my great great uncle, Haven Gillespie who was a songwriter known for the xmas hit 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town…lol what a fun fact!”

Creative Projects & Activism

Jack is multitalented—they co-founded the improvisational vocal band Subtle Pride and the art zine Waif Magazine . Beyond performance, they’ve been vocal in social issues, notably supporting Black Lives Matter .

Recent Recognition

Their role as Maddy in I Saw the TV Glow (2024) earned significant acclaim, garnering nominations at the Gotham Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, Dorian Awards, and more . The name change announcement also resonated widely in the queer community, with warm public reactions .

Summary

Jack Haven’s journey stretches from childhood in Texas and California, through NYU, to a varied career in TV and film. As a non-binary, queer actor, musician, activist, and founder of creative collectives, their work spans across mediums. With Atypical, I Saw the TV Glow, and new ventures ahead, they’re expanding their impact as both artist and advocate.