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Brad Bufanda
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Fred Joseph Bufanda III
May 4, 1983 Upland, California, U.S
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| Died | November 1, 2017 (aged 34) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–2017 |
Brad Bufanda was an American actor. He was born as Fred Joseph Bufanda III on May 4, 1983. He passed away on November 1, 2017. Many people knew him for his role as Felix Toombs in the TV show Veronica Mars. He also made his own videos for the internet.
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Brad Bufanda's Acting Journey
Brad Bufanda started his acting career in 1994. His first movie was an action film called Pocket Ninjas. That same year, he appeared in a Skechers commercial as the Hero Boy.
Early TV Roles
When Brad was 12, he starred in an ABC special called The Secret of Lizard Woman. While he was in middle school, he also appeared on popular ABC shows like Roseanne and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper.
Becoming a TV Star
Later, Brad acted in many other TV shows. These included CBS's CSI: Miami, Fox's Malcolm in the Middle, and Disney Channel's Even Stevens. He also had a role in the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives.
His most well-known role was playing Felix Toombs in the first two seasons of the series Veronica Mars. Felix was a character who appeared in several episodes. From 2008 to 2010, Brad starred in the Cinemax series Co-Ed Confidential. For this show, he was credited as Bradley Joseph. He even helped film and edit the show's reunion special.
Later Film Work
In 2012, still using the name Bradley Joseph, Brad appeared in a movie called Dark Tourist. This was a psychological thriller film. In 2017, he returned to movies with a supporting role in the action comedy Garlic & Gunpowder.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1994 | Pocket Ninjas | Steve | |
| 1995 | Little Lost Sea Serpent | Tommy Rockwell | Direct-to-video (meaning it went straight to DVD/VHS, not cinemas) |
| 2004 | A Cinderella Story | David | |
| 2004 | Debating Robert Lee | Richard Alanzo | |
| 2008 | Stone & Ed | Carlos | |
| 2012 | Dark Tourist | Manny | |
| 2017 | Garlic & Gunpowder | Robert | |
| 2018 | Stan the Man | Cooper | Released after he passed away |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | ABC Weekend Specials | Todd Yazzi | Episode: "The Secret of Lizard Woman" |
| 1995 | Roseanne | Episode: "The Last Thursday in November" | |
| 1996 | The Blackberry Inn | Bradley B | Role in some episodes |
| 1996 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Darrin | Episode: "The Curse" |
| 2001 | Emeril | The boy | Episode: "Halloween" |
| 2002 | Even Stevens | Lloyd Offler | Episode: "Hutch Boy" |
| 2002–2003 | Days of Our Lives | Joe | Appeared in 5 episodes |
| 2002 | Dismissed | Brad (uncredited) | Episode: "Dismissed at the Circus" |
| 2002 | Birds of Prey | Tough kid | Episode: "Three Birds and a Baby" |
| 2003 | Malcolm in the Middle | Kid #2 | Episode: "Long Drive" |
| 2003 | Miracles | Jay/Jock | Episode: "The Bone Scatterer" |
| 2003 | CSI: Miami | Brad Dawson | Episode: "The Best Defense" |
| 2003 | Boston Public | Cash | Episode: "Chapter Seventy-Two" |
| 2004–2006 | Veronica Mars | Felix Toombs | Appeared in 10 episodes |
| 2005 | Malcolm in the Middle | Luger Bob | Episode: "Dewey's Opera" |
| 2008–2010 | Co-Ed Confidential | Larry | Main role in seasons 2–4; 38 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Brad Bufanda para niños
