Brendan Bradley (actor)
| Brendan Bradley | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Brendan Andolsek Bradley Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Occupation |
Film actor Film producer Screenwriter Film director |
| Years active | 1997-present |
Brendan Bradley (born May 5, 1983) is an American actor, producer, writer, and director, best known for playing the advertising character Guy in television and radio commercials for Staples[1] and noted for his work in over 100 webisodes for Fine Brothers, Comedy Central, Machinima and others.[2]
Education
Bradley graduated from Durham Academy High School in Durham, North Carolina, and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with Honors in Theater from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.[3] While attending New York University, Bradley spent some time in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Career
Upon moving to Los Angeles, Bradley began producing online commercials before developing his own original, scripted comedy series, Squatters. Squatters caught the attention of National Public Radio's The Story with Dick Gordon and TubeFilter News leading to the 14 episodes launched on the popular website, DailyMotion.com as their first Original Comedy. The first day the show received over 10,000 hits and quickly became DailyMotion's most watched original series.
Bradley appeared in Frankenstein, MD as Eli Lavenza, an analogous character to Elizabeth Lavenza, in a modern adaption of the 1823 novel Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley. The webseries, produced by PBS Digital Studios and Pemberley Digital, premiered on August 19, 2014 and will conclude October 31, 2014.
He began his role as Guy, the quirky, fast-talking Staples clerk in January 2015.[4]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Haves and the Have Nots (TV series) | Officer Welles | Episode: "It's Ok To Love" |
| 2015 | Elementary | Timothy Wagner/Otto Neuhaus/Evan Farrow | Episode: "Tag, You're Me" |
| 2015 | Muzzled The Musical | Prince Dashing | 3 Episodes |
| 2014 | Frankenstein, MD | Eli Lavenza | 13 episodes |
| 2013 | Mr. Box Office | Lars Frankenheimer | Episode: "Fifty Shades of Gray Hair" |
| 2012 | NCIS (TV series) | Guest | Episode: "Devil's Trifecta " |
| 2012 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Hank Russo | Episode: "Rock Around The Clock" |
| 2011 | Death Valley | Officer Brown | Episode: "Assault on Precinct UTF" |
| 2010 | Squatters | Hank Pitman | Series Regular, Writer, Director |
| 2009 | The Legend of Neil | Male Fairy | 3 Episodes |
Recognition
Brendan was interviewed on National Public Radio's The Story with Dick Gordon on September 9, 2009 about his experiences writing and producing online commercials and entertainment.[5]
Awards and nominations
The Method Fest Independent Film Festival recognized his performance in September 12 by giving him the Best Actor Award in 2009.[6] The Method Fest film festival is the only major film festival in the U.S. to focus exclusively on acting and breakout performances in independent films. The Method Fest takes great pride in being a discovery festival, looking to discover young, bold, and talented new actors.
References
- ↑ http://adage.com/article/btob/staples-launches-campaign-aimed-small-businesses/297043/
- ↑ http://www.laweekly.com/film/the-tangled-web-we-watch-that-awkward-exit-after-a-one-night-stand-2614900
- ↑ http://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanbradley
- ↑ http://adage.com/article/btob/staples-launches-campaign-aimed-small-businesses/297043/
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-09-11. Retrieved 2009-09-11.
- ↑ http://www.methodfest.com