Canadian actor (born 1981)
Brendan Fletcher
Fletcher at a screening of
Rampage in 2009
Born (1981-12-15 ) December 15, 1981 (age 42) Occupation(s) Actor, screenwriter, producer, director Years active 1995–present
Brendan Fletcher (born December 15, 1981) is a Canadian actor. He first gained recognition as a child actor , being nominated for a Gemini Award for his acting debut in the made-for-television film Little Criminals and winning a Leo Award for his role in the TV series Caitlin's Way . He subsequently won the Genie Award for Best Leading Actor for John Greyson 's The Law of Enclosures , and was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Turning Paige .
Fletcher is known for playing troubled, eccentric, or unhinged characters, and is considered a character actor . He has appeared in high-profile films like Tideland , Freddy vs. Jason , Citizen Gangster , The Revenant and Violent Night . He had the leading role in Uwe Boll 's Rampage trilogy, playing mass murderer Bill Williamson. He has also appeared in television series such as Smallville , Supernatural , The Pacific , Rogue , Hell on Wheels , Siren , Arrow , and Superman & Lois .
Early life
Fletcher was born December 15, 1981,[ 1] in Comox Valley, British Columbia , and went to junior high school at Lake Trail in Courtenay, British Columbia.
Career
His acting debut was in 1995 in the CBC television movie Little Criminals , earning him a Gemini Award nomination. His filmography includes Tideland ,[ 2] [ 3] Freddy vs. Jason , Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed , Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning , The Five Senses , Air Bud , Rampage 1-3 , Eighteen , and Law of Enclosures . He also played Stirling Patterson (nickname: Stink) in The Adventures of Shirley Holmes , appeared as Eric Anderson in Caitlin's Way and as Max in the Supernatural episode "Nightmare " and he appeared in the season 8 episode "Injustice" of Smallville as Rudy Jones aka The Parasite . He portrayed PFC Bill Leyden in the HBO miniseries The Pacific , which received a number of prestigious accolades including a Peabody Award and eight Primetime Emmys .
Fletcher has made a number of collaborations with director Uwe Boll starting with his 2002 film Heart of America , and portraying mass murderer Bill Williamson in the director's controversial Rampage trilogy . He had a recurring guest role on the Western drama series Hell on Wheels , and appeared in a supporting role on the crime drama Cardinal .[ 4] He appeared in the critically lauded 2015 Western film The Revenant alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy .
Fletcher has received numerous accolades for his work, having received a total of 4 Gemini Award nominations, 4 Leo Award nominations, and 2 Genie Award nominations. He has won 2 Geminis, 1 Leo, and 1 Genie.
In September 2018, Fletcher portrayed Stanley Dover in the seventh season of Arrow .[ 5]
In 2021, Fletcher portrayed Arlen Scarlett in the TV series Joe Pickett .[ 6]
Filmography
Film
Television
Awards and nominations
References
^ Brendan Fletcher's bio at www.northernstars.ca
^ "Terry Gilliam shooting picture in Saskatchewan" Archived August 16, 2024, at the Wayback Machine at www.theglobeandmail.com
^ "Brendan Fletcher" by Jill Feiwell at variety.com
^ "New CTV series Cardinal is landmark Canadian TV" Archived February 6, 2023, at the Wayback Machine by John Doyle at www.theglobeandmail.com
^ "Arrow Season 7: Stephen Amell Previews Oliver's Prison Time and a Scene We Won't See Coming - IGN First" . Laura Prudom. September 17, 2018. Archived from the original on September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018 .
^ "Joe Pickett" . December 6, 2021. Archived from the original on August 16, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via IMDb.
^ Jimmy Zip review by Michael Speier at variety.com
^ "Gemini Nominees: Criminals' emotional truth pays off" Archived August 16, 2024, at the Wayback Machine by Louie Leger at playbackonline.ca
^ "YTV - YAA" . May 5, 1999. Archived from the original on May 5, 1999. Retrieved March 9, 2022 .
^ "2001 Gemini Winners" Archived August 16, 2024, at the Wayback Machine at playbackonline.ca
^ Past Nominees & Winners 2001 PDF Archived August 16, 2024, at the Wayback Machine at www.leoawards.com
^ Feature Film Awards: Best Acting Ensemble 2001: "Rollercoaster" at www.phoenixfilmfestival.com
^ "Movies: Vancouver Film Critics Circle awards" by Katherine Monk, Vancouver Sun (15 Feb, 2001) [Final Edition] Retrieved from ProQuest 242588452
^ "Atanarjuat steals the Genies show" Archived May 1, 2021, at the Wayback Machine by Mark Dillon at playbackonline.ca
^ "Inuit-made film takes top honours at Genies" Archived February 6, 2023, at the Wayback Machine by Ray Conlogue at www.theglobeandmail.com
^ "Freckled imp grows up in the movies" by Lynne McNamara, Vancouver Sun (12 Oct, 2005) [Final Edition] Retrieved from ProQuest 242210111
^ "2003 Genie Awards nominees" at playbackonline.ca
^ "Genies grant 'Ararat' wish" Archived August 16, 2024, at the Wayback Machine by Tamsen Tillson at variety.com
^ "Horsey theatre production sweeps Vancouver awards" at www.theglobeandmail.com
^ "2005 Gemini Winners" Archived August 16, 2024, at the Wayback Machine at playbackonline.ca
^ "Cancelled CTV series wins eleventh-hour Gemini" Archived August 16, 2024, at the Wayback Machine by John McKay at www.theglobeandmail.com
^ Past Nominees & Winners 2005 PDF Archived August 16, 2024, at the Wayback Machine at www.leoawards.com
^ Past Nominees & Winners 2006 PDF at www.leoawards.com
^ Past Nominees & Winners 2009 PDF Archived January 17, 2024, at the Wayback Machine at www.leoawards.com
^ Past Nominees & Winners 2015 PDF Archived December 3, 2022, at the Wayback Machine at www.leoawards.com
^ "2020 Nominees & Winners by Name" Archived October 16, 2023, at the Wayback Machine at www.leoawards.com
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