Brandon Flynn

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Brandon Flynn
Born
Brandon Paul Flynn

(1993-10-11) October 11, 1993 (age 27)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present
Known for13 Reasons Why

Brandon Paul Flynn (born October 11, 1993)[1] is an American actor, known for his role as Justin Foley in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, as well as appearing as himself in the short film Home Movies, and Mike the Intern in BrainDead. He also appeared in the 2020 series Ratched.[2]

Early life[]

Flynn was born and raised in Miami, Florida,[3] where he attended high school at New World School of the Arts.[2] He graduated from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University in New Jersey in 2016, with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts.[3][4] Flynn's first role was at the age of ten, playing Mr. Smee in a musical version of Peter Pan.[5] Flynn is Jewish.[6][7]

Career[]

In 2016, Flynn was cast as Mike the Intern in BrainDead, and in 2017, he played Luke in the off-Broadway production of John Kander and Greg Pierce's musical Kid Victory at the Vineyard Theatre. Unlike the rest of the characters in the show, his character does not sing.[8]

Prior to these roles, Flynn had acted in various commercials and films, playing a reporter for CWW's "FL Kidcare Health," the principal on Sirens and Sid on Lost and Gone Forever. Flynn has also acted in eleven plays, including Much Ado About Nothing and The Crucible.[9]

In February 2018, he joined the third season of True Detective as Ryan Peters in a recurring capacity.[10] From 2017 to 2020, Flynn portrayed Justin Foley in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why.[11] In 2020, Flynn made his feature film acting debut in the indie film Looks That Kill.[12] In the same year, he had a recurring role as Henry Osgood in the 2020 television series Ratched.[13]

Personal life[]

Flynn is openly gay.[14]

Filmography[]

Films[]

Brandon Flynn film performances
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Looks That Kill Max Richards Main role [15]

Television[]

Brandon Flynn television performances
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 BrainDead Mike the Intern 1 episode
2019 True Detective Ryan Peters Recurring role; 3 episodes [10]
2017–2020 13 Reasons Why Justin Foley Main role
2020 Ratched Henry Osgood Recurring role

Music videos[]

Brandon Flynn music video performances
Year Title Role Performer(s) Ref.
2018 "Lockjaw" — Cook Thugless (feat. Shyrley)

References[]

  1. ^ Orenstein, Hannah (April 17, 2017). "12 Things You Didn't Know About "13 Reasons Why" Actor Brandon Flynn". Seventeen. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Orenstein, Hannah (April 17, 2017). "12 Things You Didn't Know About "13 Reasons Why" Actor Brandon Flynn". Seventeen.com. Retrieved April 20, 2017. He went to high school at New World School of the Arts.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Rutgers Theater Company presents What's It Gonna Be? Ensemble Creation 1.0". newjerseystage.com. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  4. ^ "Artists: Brandon Flynn". Vineyard Theater. December 19, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
  5. ^ Keaney, Quinn (April 19, 2017). "We'll Bet You Can't Guess 13 Reasons Why Star Brandon Flynn's Secret Talent". PopSugar. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
  6. ^ Flynn, Brandon [@brandonflynn] (December 24, 2016). "[empty]". Retrieved April 10, 2019 – via Instagram.
  7. ^ Flynn, Brandon [@brandonflynn] (December 10, 2020). "Holidays Happy first night of Hanukkah , happy holidays. For each night of Hanukkah I will share a charity as well. It's not meant to flood you with anxieties about feeling as if you have to give to every single one, or make you feel like you have to give at all... but to bring awareness and perspective to the holidays, they are not always a simple time or an abundant time for all. Especially this year, with businesses and families and health being impacted by a pandemic, there is a lot of hopelessness and fear surrounding this time, as we inch towards a new year, some of us very far from our families and loved ones, so, I will be sharing, to perchance inspire; giving back, being of service, and finding ways to make this holiday season special". Retrieved June 3, 2021 – via Instagram.
  8. ^ Kid Victory at Vineyard Theatre
  9. ^ Abrams, Hannah (January 20, 2019). "Did You Recognize This 13 Reasons Why Star in True Detective?". POPSUGAR Entertainment. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b "True Detective: Brandon Flynn & Michael Graziadei Set To Recur In Season 3 Of HBO Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. February 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  11. ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (June 28, 2019). "Brandon Flynn on Hollywood Double Standards and Never Actually Coming Out". Variety.
  12. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (March 22, 2018). "Brandon Flynn, Julia Goldani Telles & Ki Hong Lee To Topline Dark Comedy Looks That Kill For American High". Deadline. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  13. ^ Sorren, Martha (September 18, 2020). "13 Reasons Why Fans Will Absolutely Hate Brandon Flynn's Ratched Character". Bustle. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  14. ^ Flynn, Brandon [@brandonflynn] (March 6, 2020). "Honestly, I don't know how I got so fucking lucky. The best on screen girlfriend a gay boy could ask for. You've become one of the closest people in my life, wherever our lives may lead us, you've always been there for me and I hope to always be there for you in anyway you need. Have the best birthday, im sending you so much love! Thank you for being my friend through everything. Thank you for being born and being true to you always. I love you lots. Nobody likes you when you're #23, but I promise I will xx" – via Instagram.
  15. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (March 22, 2018). "Brandon Flynn, Julia Goldani Telles & Ki Hong Lee To Topline Dark Comedy Looks That Kill For American High". Deadline. Retrieved December 10, 2019.

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