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Brendan Meyer Biography

Birth Name:Brendan Meyer

Birth Place:Kitcherner-Waterloo, Ontario, Cambodia

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Forged strong ties with Vancouver-based Project Limelight, an inner city youth theater program
  • Has supported One! International, an organization dedicated to running schools for disadvantaged youth in India
  • Was homeschooled as a child and went on extensive travels with his family while growing up
  • Co-founded the Celsius Youth Theatre, also serving as its co-artistic director
  • Completed three seasons with the Freewill Shakespeare Festival
  • Cited "Making Movies" by Sidney Lumet, "Intent to Live" by Larry Mass and "Your Screenplay Sucks" by William M․ Akers as his favorite books
  • Enjoys writing Shakespeare adaptations and screenplays in his free time
  • Likes watching Humphrey Bogart and Leonardo DiCaprio movies, as well as anything directed by Woody Allen
  • His favorite play is "Titus Andronicus and the Pillow Man․"
  • His favorite television shows are "Breaking Bad," "Boardwalk Empire" and "Survivor․"

Awards

  • 2010Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actor: nominated
  • 2010Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor 14 and Over: nominated
  • 2013Leo-Best Performance in a Youth or Children's Program or Series: nominated
  • 2014Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series: nominated
  • 2014Joey Award-Young Actor Age 16-19 in a TV Series Drama or Comedy Guest Starring or Principal Role: winner
  • 2014Joey Award-Young Actor in a Feature Film, Made for Television/Straight to Video Feature Principal or Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2014Joey Award-Young Actor Age 10-19 or Younger in a TV Series Comedy/Action Leading Role: nominated
  • 2015Joey Award-Best Actor in a Made for TV/Straight to Video Feature Leading Role: nominated
  • 2015Joey Award-Best Actor in a Feature Film Leading Role: nominated
  • 2015Joey Award-Best Actor in a TV Action Guest Starring Role: winner
  • 2016Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance in a Guest Role, Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2018The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
  • 2018The BAM Award-Best Actor: nominated