Brandon Jay McLaren facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brandon Jay McLaren
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McLaren in 2012
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| Born | October 15, 1981 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Spouse(s) |
Miekka Tennent
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Brandon Jay McLaren (born October 15, 1981) is a Canadian actor famous for his roles in many popular TV shows and movies. He is well-known for playing Jack Landors, the Red Ranger in Power Rangers S.P.D..
McLaren has also appeared in other major shows like Graceland, The Rookie, and Harper's Island. His movie roles include parts in the comedy She's the Man and the horror-comedy Tucker & Dale vs. Evil. He started his acting career in 2002 with a role in the TV series Just Cause.
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Early Life and Education
Brandon Jay McLaren was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His parents are Ira and Denise McLaren. He went to Johnston Heights Secondary School in Surrey, British Columbia.
After high school, he moved to the United States to attend the University at Albany, SUNY in New York. He earned a bachelor's degree in Human Biology. McLaren was also a talented soccer player and played for the university's NCAA Division I team on an athletic scholarship.
Acting Career
McLaren's acting career took off in 2005 when he was cast as the main character Jack Landors, the Red S.P.D. Ranger, in Power Rangers S.P.D.. This role made him a familiar face to many young fans around the world.
Television Roles
After Power Rangers, McLaren continued to act in many different television shows. He played Devon Sylver in the teen drama The Best Years and had a recurring role as Lenin in the Canadian show Being Erica.
He has also appeared in popular American TV series. He played:
- Danny Brooks in the mystery series Harper's Island.
- Bennett Ahmed in the crime drama The Killing.
- Jamil Dexter in the science fiction show Falling Skies.
- Dale Jakes, a U.S. Customs agent, in Graceland.
- Dylan Bennett in the horror series Slasher.
- Oliver Yates in the action series Ransom.
- Elijah Stone in the police drama The Rookie.
- Xavier Wilson in the Disney+ series Turner & Hooch.
Movie Roles
Besides television, McLaren has acted in several movies. In 2006, he played Toby in the popular teen comedy She's the Man, starring Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum.
Some of his other movie appearances include:
- Jason in the horror-comedy Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2011).
- Ricky "Dazzle" Darlington in Dead Before Dawn (2012).
- Brandon Turner in Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts (2009).
Personal Life
McLaren was married to Miekka Tennent. They are no longer together.
Awards and Recognition
In 2015, McLaren's work on the show Graceland earned him a special award. He won the Golden Maple Award for Best Actor in a TV series broadcast in the U.S.
Selected Filmography
Here are some of the notable movies and TV shows Brandon Jay McLaren has been in.
Films
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 2004 | Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed | Skater Dude #2 |
| 2006 | She's the Man | Toby |
| 2009 | Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts | Brandon Turner |
| 2011 | Tucker & Dale vs. Evil | Jason |
| 2012 | Dead Before Dawn | Ricky "Dazzle" Darlington |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Smallville | Yance / Delivery Man | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Power Rangers S.P.D. | Jack Landors/Red S.P.D. Ranger | Main role, 38 episodes |
| 2007 | The Best Years | Devon Sylver | Main character |
| 2008 | Harper's Island | Danny Brooks | Main role, 13 episodes |
| 2010 | Being Erica | Lenin | 13 episodes |
| 2011–2012 | The Killing | Bennett Ahmed | 12 episodes |
| 2012 | Falling Skies | Jamil Dexter | 6 episodes |
| 2013–2015 | Graceland | Dale Jakes | Main role, 36 episodes |
| 2016 | Slasher | Dylan Bennett | Main role, 8 episodes |
| 2017–2019 | Ransom | Oliver Yates | Main role, 39 episodes |
| 2021 | Turner & Hooch | Xavier Wilson | Main role, 12 episodes |
| 2021–2023 | The Rookie | Elijah Stone | 11 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Brandon Jay McLaren para niños
