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Bryan Callen Biography

Birth Name:Bryan Christopher Callen

Birth Place:Manila, Philippines

Profession Actor, Writer, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Earned a degree in history from American University
  • As a child, he was evacuated to Greece following the Lebanese Civil War
  • Quote: "I've been in this business long enough to know that you just do your job and go home․ If it's a hit, great․ Chances are in this business it won't be․ So you just move on to the next part of the process․"
  • Quote: "Yeah, when Todd Phillips calls you and wants you to be in his movie and it's 'The Hangover II,' you just do it․ I don't care if I'm playing a wave or a tree․ I would do it, because I'm a whore․ It's 'The Hangover II' for godsakes․"
  • Was one of the original cast members of the comedy show "MADtv․"
  • Before the age of 14, he lived in various countries, including Pakistan, India and Saudi Arabia
  • Claims to spend his free time power lifting, taming lions and vanquishing evil
  • Has served as one of the three hosts of the "Ten Minute Podcast․"
  • Has co-starred in the webseries titled "Dream Crushers․"
  • Performs stand-up comedy in the special "Man Class․"

Awards

  • 2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner