
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 | Killers of the Flower Moon | W.S. Hamilton | 2023-10-18 |
Movie | The Whale | Charlie | 2022-12-09 |
Movie | No Sudden Move | Douglas 'Doug' Jones | 2021-06-24 |
Movie | The Secret of Karma | Ronay | 2020-03-31 |
Series | Professionals | Peter Swann | 2020-11-23 |
Series | Doom Patrol | Cliff Steele / Robotman (voice) | 2019-02-15 |
Movie | The Poison Rose | Dr. Miles Mitchell | 2019-05-23 |
Movie | Line of Descent | Charlie 'Charu' Jolpin | 2019-12-13 |
Series | Trust | James Fletcher Chace | 2018-03-25 |
Series | Condor | Nathan Fowler | 2018-06-06 |
Series | Texas Rising | Billy Anderson | 2015-05-25 |
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 | Gimme Shelter | Tom Fitzpatrick | 2013-10-17 |
Movie | Hairbrained | Leo Searly | 2013-11-25 |
Movie | A Case of You | Tony | 2013-11-06 |
Movie | Breakout | Jack Damson | 2013-09-04 |
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 Fairly OddParents: Wishology | Turbo Thunder (voice) | 2009-05-03 |
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 |
Movie | Inkheart | Mo 'Silvertongue' Folchart | 2008-12-11 |
Movie | The Air I Breathe | Pleasure | 2007-02-07 |
Movie | Journey to the End of the Night | Paul | 2006-04-21 |
Movie | Big Bug Man | Howard Kind / Big Bug Man | 2006-01-01 |
Movie | The Last Time | Jamie Bashant | 2006-10-01 |
Movie | ...So Goes the Nation | Self | 2006-10-04 |
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 |
Series | The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Unknown | 2003-09-08 |
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 |
Series | The Fairly OddParents | Unknown | 2001-03-30 |
Movie | Monkeybone | Stu Miley | 2001-02-23 |
Movie | The Mummy Returns | Rick O'Connell | 2001-05-04 |
Series | Scrubs | Unknown | 2001-10-02 |
Series | Good Day Live | Unknown | 2001-09-17 |
Movie | Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists | Sinbad | 2000-03-24 |
Movie | Bedazzled | Elliot | 2000-10-19 |
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 | The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale | Self | 1999-06-08 |
Movie | Gods and Monsters | Clayton Boone | 1998-01-21 |
Movie | George of the Jungle | George of the Jungle | 1997-07-15 |
Movie | Still Breathing | Fletcher McBracken | 1997-09-01 |
Series | King of the Hill | Unknown | 1997-01-12 |
Movie | Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy | Placebo Patient | 1996-04-02 |
Series | The Daily Show | Unknown | 1996-07-22 |
Movie | The Twilight of the Golds | David Gold | 1996-10-10 |
Movie | Mrs. Winterbourne | Bill/Hugh Winterbourne | 1996-04-19 |
Movie | The Passion of Darkly Noon | Darkly Noon | 1995-01-02 |
Movie | Now and Then | Vietnam Veteran (uncredited) | 1995-10-20 |
Movie | Glory Daze | Doug | 1995-10-01 |
Series | Duckman | Unknown | 1994-03-05 |
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 |
Movie | In the Army Now | Link (Uncredited) | 1994-08-12 |
Series | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Unknown | 1993-09-13 |
Movie | Son in Law | Link (Uncredited) | 1993-07-02 |
Movie | Twenty Bucks | Sam Mastrewski | 1993-10-21 |
Movie | Younger and Younger | Winston Younger | 1993-10-01 |
Movie | Encino Man | Link | 1992-05-22 |
Series | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Unknown | 1992-05-25 |
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 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark | Unknown | 1988-09-05 |
Series | Saturday Night Live | Unknown | 1975-10-11 |
Series | The Oscars | Unknown | 1953-03-19 |