Who is Brendan Fehr?
Brendan Jacob Joel Fehr was born on 29 October 1977 under the sign of Scorpio, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. Brendan is Canadian by nationality, and is of White Caucasian ethnicity. He is a 42-year-old model and actor, probably best recognized for starring in the role of Michael Guerin in The WB sci-fi series âRoswellâ (1999-2002), playing Dan Cooper in the CBS police procedural drama series âCSI: Miamiâ (2005-2008), and featuring as Dr. Drew Alister in the NBC medical drama series âThe Night Shiftâ (2014-2017).
Big NHL trade today: I acquired kick a–, old school skate logo sweatshirt from Vancouver Canucks for cash.Great move for both sides.
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How rich is he, as of now? Brendan Fehr Net Worth
As of early 2020, Brendan Fehrâs net worth is estimated at close to $2 million, earned through his successful involvement in the film industry as a professional actor, who has starred in more than 60 TV and film titles since his career started in the mid-1990s. He also increased his wealth through his brief modeling career.
Early Life, Nationality, Ethnicity, Educational Background
Brendan Fehr spent his early years in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, where, he was raised a strict Mennonite by a single mother, since his parents divorced when he was at a young age. Although their names havenât been revealed, it is known that his father worked as a yacht manufacturer, while his mother was a correctional case manager at the Stony Mountain Correctional Institute.
He has two elder sisters, named Shana and Angela, and a younger half-sister, named Rachel. He went to Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute, from which he matriculated with honors in 1995.
Career Beginnings
Upon matriculation, Brendan landed a job as a model to earn enough money for college since his plan was to become a math teacher. So he worked for such brands as DKNY Jeans, Calvin Klein, Leviâs, and Emporio Armani, and also featured in some magazines. Moreover, Brendan was invited to try himself as an actor, so he made his television debut with a guest-starring role in an episode of the popular Canadian-American teen comedy-drama series âBreaker Highâ in 1997, only a week before he was to attend the University of Manitoba.
In 1998, he made his film debut in the role of Hart in the comedy âHandâ, written and directed by Adam Rodin. During the same year, he also starred as Brendan – Motor Jock in the teen sci-fi psychological horror âDisturbing Behaviorâ, which was followed by his portrayals of Alan in the made-for-TV film âEvery Mother’s Worst Fearâ and Mitch Furress in another made-for-TV film, entitled âPerfect Little Angelsâ.
Rise to Prominence and âRoswellâ
After landing the role of Barry Bennett in the 1999 made-for-TV film âOur Guys: Outrage At Glen Ridgeâ, Brendan came to prominence when he joined the cast of the sci-fi series âRoswellâ, portraying Michael Guerin in all three seasons and 61 episodes, broadcast on The WB from 1999 to 2002 – it was based on the book series âRoswell Highâ written by Melinda Metz.
The role earned him two Teen Choice Award nominations for TV – Choice Sidekick, as well as a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor on Television. Side by side with filming it, Brendan continued to work on big screen projects. In 2000, he played George Waggner in James Wongâs supernatural horror âFinal Destinationâ, and featured as Eddy Duncan in the thriller âChristina’s Houseâ, directed by Gavin Wilding. He then starred in the role of Billy in the crime drama âKill Me Laterâ, and appeared as Nick in the horror âThe Forsakenâ, both in 2001.
Worldwide Recognition and âCSI: Miamiâ
In 2002, Brendan played Simon Herron in Anne Wheelerâs drama âEdge Of Madnessâ and starred as Danny in the comedy âLong Shotâ, written and directed by Colby Johannson.
He followed with his portrayals of Dennis Reveni in the mystery-thriller âNemesis Gameâ, and a stuntman in the action drama âBiker Boyzâ, both in 2003. In the next year he appeared in two independent Canadian film titles – âChildstarâ, playing Chip Metzger, and âSugarâ, featuring as Butch, for which he received a Genie Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role. In 2005, Brendan was selected to play Dan Cooper in the CBS police procedural drama series âCSI: Miamiâ, appearing in the series from Season 4 to Season 6. During the same period, he was also cast as Ed Waxman in the 2005 comedy âThe Long Weekendâ, Paul in the 2006 romantic comedy âComeback Seasonâ, and Vince Callow in the 2007 thriller âThe Fifth Patientâ.
Continued Success
Brendanâs next major role came in 2008, when he was chosen to feature as Jake Stanton in the drama mini-series âSamurai Girlâ, aired on ABC Family. During the same year, he landed the role of Josh in the independent fantasy film âThe Other Side Of The Tracksâ, for which he won the Gemini Award for Hottest Canadian Male Star. Between 2008 and 2010, he also made a few guest-starring appearances as Jared Booth in the Fox crime procedural comedy-drama series âBonesâ. In 2010, he featured as James McKinsey in the ABC Family drama romance film âThe Cutting Edge: Fire & Iceâ, and played Michael Webster in the Syfy action film âIce Quakeâ.
Communication breakdown? #285South #Roswell rewatch recap. đ€Ł
It wasnât my fault! #BandT pic.twitter.com/7BFNUQNdpq— Brendan Fehr (@unrealfehr) April 29, 2020
The early 2010s
In 2011, Brendan played David Rose in the made-for-TV film âAnd Baby Will Fallâ and starred as Adam Hughes in the made-for-TV film âA Christmas Kissâ. In the same year, he also portrayed the navigator of a US warship in the superhero film âX-Men First Classâ, directed by Matthew Vaughn, and Sgt. Dominic Rossi in the war drama âFort McCoyâ. He then landed the roles of Kevin Anderson in the made-for-TV film âAdopting Terrorâ and Deputy Jordan in the slasher film âSilent Nightâ, both in 2012. In the next year, Brendan starred as Daniel in the horror â13 Eerieâ and Lance in the sci-fi horror âStrandedâ.
âThe Night Shiftâ and Other Major Roles
In 2014, Brendan joined the main cast of the medical drama series âThe Night Shiftâ, aired on NBC, starring in the role of Dr. Drew Alister until the series was canceled in 2017. Besides that, he landed such roles as Rhomann Deyâs partner in the Marvel Comics superhero film âGuardians Of The Galaxyâ (2014), Tyler in the made-for-TV film âHouse Of Secretsâ (2014), and Delta Sierra Juliet in the short biographical drama âThe Last Transmissionâ (2016), which earned him a Rossy Award nomination for Best Actor Short Film. In 2017, Brendan was cast as Ewan in the Syfy supernatural Western horror series âWynonna Earpâ, followed by his performance as Ryan McKee in the made-for-TV film âWrapped Up In Christmasâ.
Recent and Upcoming Years
In 2018, Brendan featured in the role of John Ryan in the made-for-TV film âEntertaining Christmasâ, after which he portrayed Larsen in the action thriller âDaughter Of The Wolfâ (2019), directed by David Hackl. Most recently, he starred as Robert Butcher in the 2019 drama âBrotherhoodâ, written and directed by Richard Bell. Itâs been announced that he will play Nick Cassidy in April Mullenâs upcoming thriller film âWanderâ, which is currently under post-production and set to be released in late 2020. He will also feature as Jason Wilder in the upcoming drama âWilderâ, and Jed Stiggers in the western âBlackdomâ.
Appearance and Vital Statistics
Brendan Fehr has short dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. He stands at a height of 6ft (1.83m), while he weighs around 170lbs (77kgs).
Personal Life and Hobbies
Brendan Fehr was romantically involved in a relationship with his âRoswellâ co-star Majandra Delfino – they were even engaged from 2001 to 2003. Thereafter, he started dating Jennifer Rowley, and the couple eventually tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony held on 8 July 2006. They are the parents of three daughters – Jennifer gave birth to their first daughter, James Olivia Fehr on 26 March 2008, Ellison Jane Fehr on 23 January 2011, and third and youngest daughter named Ondine Carda Kitty Fehr, on 18 January 2013. The family divides their time between their residences in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Los Angeles, California. In his spare time, Brendan enjoys snowboarding and skiing; his favorite sport is ice hockey. He also enjoys listening to his favorite band Metallica.