The son of a Canadian travel executive who frequently moved his family, Brendan can claim affinity with Ottawa, Indianapolis, Detroit, Seattle, London and Rome. His early exposure to theatre, particularly in London, led him to Seattle's Cornish Institute. After graduation he found a minor role as Sailor #1 in River Phoenix's Dogfight (1991), then somewhat more substantial roles in Encino Man (1992) and School Ties (1992). He expresses a preference for playing "fish out of water" men. Five more years of supporting work led finally to the title role in George of the Jungle (1997), a role which fully utilized his charm and beefy good looks, as well as offering him a chance to show off his comic talents. He describes this role as the one which dramatically altered his career. Critical raves for his role in Gods and Monsters (1998) pointed to yet another dimension to his dramatic persona.
Movie | Brothers | Farful | 2024 |
Movie | The Secret of Karma | Ronay | 2020-03-31 |
Series | Doom Patrol | Robotman (voice) / Cliff Steele | 2019-02-15 |
Movie | Line of Descent | Charlie 'Charu' Jolpin | 2019-12-13 |
Movie | The Poison Rose | Dr. Miles Mitchell | 2019-05-23 |
Series | Trust | James Fletcher Chace | 2018-03-25 |
Series | Condor | Nathan Fowler | 2018-06-06 |
Movie | The Nut Job | Grayson (voice) | 2014-01-17 |
Movie | Pawn Shop Chronicles | Ricky | 2013-07-12 |
Movie | Escape from Planet Earth | Scorch Supernova (voice) | 2013-02-14 |
Movie | Breakout | Jack Damson | 2013-09-04 |
Movie | A Case of You | Tony | 2013-11-06 |
Movie | Hairbrained | Leo Searly | 2013-11-25 |
Movie | Gimme Shelter | Tom Fitzpatrick | 2013-10-17 |
Movie | Whole Lotta Sole | Maguire | 2011-04-21 |
Movie | Furry Vengeance | Dan Sanders | 2010-04-30 |
Movie | Extraordinary Measures | John Crowley | 2010-01-21 |
Movie | G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra | Sgt. Stone (uncredited) | 2009-08-03 |
Movie | The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor | Rick O'Connell | 2008-07-01 |
Movie | Journey to the Center of the Earth | Trevor Anderson | 2008-07-10 |
Series | The Graham Norton Show | Himself | 2007-02-22 |
Movie | The Air I Breathe | Pleasure | 2007-02-07 |
Movie | Journey to the End of the Night | Paul | 2006-04-21 |
Movie | The Last Time | Jamie Bashant | 2006-10-01 |
Movie | Crash | Rick Cabot | 2005-05-06 |
Series | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Unknown | 2003-01-26 |
Movie | Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star | Self (uncredited) | 2003-09-04 |
Movie | Looney Tunes: Back in Action | DJ Drake / Tasmanian Devil (voice) / She-Devil (voice) / Himself | 2003-11-14 |
Movie | The Quiet American | Alden Pyle | 2002-11-22 |
Movie | Monkeybone | Stu Miley | 2001-02-23 |
Movie | The Mummy Returns | Rick O'Connell | 2001-05-04 |
Series | Scrubs | Unknown | 2001-10-02 |
Movie | Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists | Sinbad | 2000-03-24 |
Movie | Blast from the Past | Adam | 1999-02-12 |
Movie | The Mummy | Rick O'Connell | 1999-04-16 |
Movie | Dudley Do-Right | Dudley Do-Right | 1999-08-27 |
Series | The Early Show | Unknown | 1999-11-01 |
Movie | George of the Jungle | George of the Jungle | 1997-07-15 |
Movie | Still Breathing | Fletcher McBracken | 1997-09-01 |
Movie | Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy | Placebo Patient | 1996-04-02 |
Movie | The Twilight of the Golds | David Gold | 1996-10-10 |
Movie | Mrs. Winterbourne | Bill/Hugh Winterbourne | 1996-04-19 |
Series | The Daily Show | Unknown | 1996-07-22 |
Movie | Glory Daze | Doug | 1995-10-01 |
Movie | The Passion of Darkly Noon | Darkly Noon | 1995-01-02 |
Movie | Now and Then | Vietnam Veteran (uncredited) | 1995-10-20 |
Movie | With Honors | Montgomery 'Monty' Kessler | 1994-04-29 |
Movie | Airheads | Chester 'Chazz' Darvey | 1994-08-05 |
Movie | The Scout | Steve Nebraska | 1994-09-30 |
Series | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Unknown | 1993-09-13 |
Movie | Son in Law | Link (Uncredited) | 1993-07-02 |
Movie | Younger and Younger | Winston Younger | 1993-10-01 |
Movie | Twenty Bucks | Sam Mastrewski | 1993-10-21 |
Series | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Unknown | 1992-05-25 |
Movie | Encino Man | Link | 1992-05-22 |
Movie | School Ties | David Greene | 1992-09-18 |
Movie | Child of Darkness, Child of Light | John's Friend | 1991-05-01 |
Movie | Dogfight | Sailor #1 | 1991-09-13 |
Movie | Guilty Until Proven Innocent | Bobby McLaughlin | 1991-09-22 |
Series | The Simpsons | Unknown | 1989-12-17 |
Series | Saturday Night Live | Himself | 1975-10-11 |
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