Brandon Scott Jones
Brandon Scott Jones | |
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Born | Bel Air, Maryland, United States |
Occupation | Actor, comedian, writer, director |
Years active | 2003–present |
Brandon Scott Jones is an American actor, comedian, and writer.[1][2] He is best known for his role as Captain Isaac Higgintoot in the CBS series Ghosts and as Donny in the Warner Bros./Netflix film Isn't It Romantic.[3][4]
Life and career[]
Brandon was born in Bel Air, Maryland. He studied at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in New York City.[5] He is a regular performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York and Los Angeles.[6][7] He was named one of Comedy Central’s Comics to Watch in 2015.[8] In 2021, he received his breakthrough role as Captain Isaac Higgintoot on the supernatural sitcom Ghosts by CBS.[9] He wrote the screenplay and appeared in the upcoming film Senior Year.[10]
Selected filmography[]
Year | Title | Contribution | Note |
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2018 | The Demons of Dorian Gunn | Writer, co-creator and co-executive producer | TV Pilot[11] |
2021 | The Other Two | Writer and co-producer | TV Series |
2022 | Senior Year | Writer | Feature film |
Film[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Other People | Andrew | |
2016 | Don't Think Twice | Audience Chuck | |
2018 | Can You Ever Forgive Me? | Glen | |
2019 | Isn't It Romantic | Donny | |
2022 | Senior Year |
Television[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Very Mary-Kate | Olivier Sarkozy | 4 episodes |
2015–16 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | Reince Priebus / Kevin Graham | 2 episodes |
2016 | The Characters | Steve / Ben J. | 2 episodes |
2016 | Girls | Sam | 1 episode |
2016 | Broad City | Hairdresser | 1 episode |
2019 | Schooled | Dr. Ness | 1 episode |
2019–20 | The Good Place | John Wheaton | 9 episodes |
2019–21 | The Other Two | Curtis Paltrow | 8 episodes |
2021– | Ghosts | Captain Isaac Higgintoot | Regular |
Awards and nominations[]
Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
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2022 | Pending | Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Ghosts | [12] |
References[]
- ^ "This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Brandon Scott Jones on A Funny Feeling". Vulture. April 25, 2019. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
- ^ Bentley, Rick (December 27, 2021). "Brandon Scott Jones earns attention for 'Ghosts'". KGET News. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (February 28, 2020). "CBS Comedy Pilot 'Ghosts' Casts Brandon Scott Jones (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ Crittenton, Anya (February 14, 2019). "Brandon Scott Jones on playing the Gay Best Friend in a rom com: 'It was cathartic'". Gay Star News. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
- ^ "Brandon Scott Jones – Where Is He From And What Does He Do?". Heavyng.com. January 6, 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
- ^ "Shannon O'Neill and Brandon Scott Jones". National Endowment for the Arts. August 1, 2016. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ Wren, Celia (July 14, 2016). "Shared camaraderie in 'We Know How You Die!'". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ McCarthy, Sean L. (November 5, 2015). "Comedy Central, New York Comedy Festival expand "Comics to Watch" to include sketch and stand-up in 2015". thecomicscomic.com. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ Keene, Allison; Trumbore, Dave (December 30, 2021). "The Ghosts of Ghosts (UK) and Ghosts (US) Ranked". Paste. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ Steves, Ashley (June 14, 2021). "Atlanta What's Filming: 'Senior Year,' Starring Rebel Wilson". Backstage. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (January 14, 2018). "Pop Comedy Pilot 'Demons of Dorian Gunn' Sets Main Cast". Variety. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (December 6, 2021). "Critics Choice TV Nominations: 'Succession' Leads Field As HBO Edges Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
External links[]
Categories:
- 21st-century American male actors
- American male film actors
- American male screenwriters
- American male television actors
- Living people
- Male actors from Maryland