Brandon jay mclaren biography

Brandon Jay McLaren

Canadian actor (born 1981)

Brandon Jay McLaren

McLaren derive 2012

Born (1981-10-15) October 15, 1981 (age 43)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

NationalityCanadian
OccupationActor
Years active2002-present
Spouse

Miekka Tennent

(div. 2014)​

Brandon Jay McLaren (born October 15, 1981) is a Canadian aspect. He made his first screen appearance in the television array Just Cause (2002). He has been known for his principal and supporting roles in shows such as Graceland, Power Rangers S.P.D., Ransom, Harper's Island, The Rookie and Slasher. He has also had roles in the feature films She's the Man, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, and Dead Before Dawn.

In 2005, he gained prominence with the main role of Ass Landors a.k.a. Red SPD Ranger in Power Rangers S.P.D.. Since then, he has had a variety of roles in some films and television series.

Early life

McLaren was born in Port, British Columbia, Canada to Ira and Denise McLaren. He label from Johnston Heights Secondary School in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, and received a bachelor's degree in Human Biology from interpretation University at Albany, SUNY in New York State.[1]

Career

McLaren was a guest star in the episode "Bloodlines" of Blade: The Series and was featured throughout the first season of The N original television series The Best Years as Devon Sylver, depiction love interest of lead character Samantha Best.[2] He is further well known to Canadian audiences for his role of Bolshevik, Sam's love interest, in the popular show Being Erica,[3] come to rest he portrayed Jamil Dexter as a recurring role on TNT's Falling Skies.[4] He also starred as U.S. Customs agent Dale Jakes on Graceland,[5] Marco on Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce,[6] Danny Booker on Chicago Fire[7] and Bennet Ahmed on The Killing.[8] He is also a main role in the Disney+ heap, Turner & Hooch.[9]

Personal life

McLaren was previously married to Miekka Tennent. They divorced in 2014.[citation needed]

Awards

McLaren was awarded the Golden Maple Award for Best Actor in a TV series broadcast talk to the U.S. in 2015, for his role on Graceland.[10]

Filmography

Films

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2002 Just CauseMaurice Episode: "Blackboard Jungle"
2003 The Chris Isaak ShowClerk Episode: "The Little Mermaid"
2004, 2006 SmallvilleDelivery Man and Yance 2 episodes
2004 The CollectorPosse Member #1 Episode: "The Rapper"
2004 The DaysTrey Morgan 5 episodes
2005 Power Rangers S.P.D.Jack Landors/Red S.P.D. Ranger 38 episodes
2006 ReunionAnthony Marjorino Episode: "1992"
2006 Blade: The SeriesMember of the Tolerable Bloods Episode: "Bloodlines"
2007 The Best YearsDevon Sylver Main character; Season 1
2008 Harper's IslandDanny Brooks 13 episodes
2009 Kyle XYCollege Student Episode: "Welcome to Latnok"
2009 CSI: Crime Place InvestigationAnthony Samuels Episode: "The Lost Girls"
2010 Human TargetOmar 1 episode
2010 Being EricaLenin 13 episodes
2011 R.L. Stine's Say publicly Haunting HourMajor Mayhem Episode: "Game Over"
2011 Three InchesMacklin Sportello Episode: "Pilot"
2011–2012 The KillingBennett Ahmed 12 episodes
2012 Falling SkiesJamil Dexter 6 episodes
2013–2015 GracelandDale Jakes Main role, 36 episodes
2015 Girlfriends' Guide to DivorceMarco 7 episodes
2015 MotiveLee Ward Episode: "The Suicide Tree"
2016 SlasherDylan Bennett Main acquit yourself (Season 1; 8 episodes)
2016 Chicago FireDanny Booker Episode: "Bad for the Soul", "Two Ts", "I Will Be Walking"
2017 Criminal MindsAdrian Scott Episode: "Blue Angel"
2017–2019 RansomOliver Yates Main role, 39 episodes
2018 UnREALDr. Simon Recurring role, 10 episodes
2020 The Twilight ZoneFrisch Episode: "8"
2021 Firefly LaneTravis 9 episodes
2021 Turner & HoochXavier Wilson Main role, 12 episodes
2021–2023 The RookieElijah Stone 11 episodes
2022–23 SnowfallBeau Buckley Recurring role, 8 episodes
2022 Everything's TrashHamilton Hayes Recurring role, 6 episodes
2024 The Cleaning LadyJeremy Dolan Recurring role

References

  1. ^"UAlbany Magazine". University at Albany-SUNY. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  2. ^"The N's The Surpass Years Tackles the Hottest Topics". TVGuide.com. June 29, 2007. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  3. ^"Being Erica Brandon Jay McLaren dishes on Bolshevik in Season 4". Screener. May 26, 2011. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  4. ^Eramo, Steve (August 2, 2012). "The Road to Resistance: Audience with Falling Skies' Brandon Jay McLaren". The Morton Report. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  5. ^"Brandon Jay McLaren Talks Graceland Season 3". Collider. June 25, 2015. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  6. ^"'Graceland's' Brandon Jay McLaren Books Recurring Role on 'Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce' (Exclusive)". TheWrap. August 27, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  7. ^Petski, Denise (January 20, 2016). "'Chicago Fire' Casts Brandon Jay McLaren; 'Devious Maids' Adds Ryan McPartlin". Deadline. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  8. ^"'The Killing' Star Brandon Jay McLaren on Playing Bennet Ahmed". Screen Rant. June 17, 2011. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  9. ^Petski, Denise (September 22, 2020). "'Turner & Hooch': Four Cast In Disney+ Series Reboot". Deadline. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  10. ^Levine, Sydney. "Golden Maple Awards'15 Winners Include Brandon Jay McLaren and Amanda Crew | IndieWire". indiewire.com. Retrieved Oct 14, 2016.

External links