Brendan O'Malley

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Brendan O'Malley
Born (1969-07-14) July 14, 1969 (age 52)
Education University of Rhode Island (BA)
OccupationActor
Relatives Mike O'Malley (cousin)

Brendan O'Malley (born July 14, 1969) is an American writer and actor from Kingston, Rhode Island.

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Early life and education

A graduate of South Kingstown High School, O'Malley attended the University of Rhode Island and studied English, theater, and French. His first cousin is comedian Mike O'Malley, [1] who was also the creator of Survivor's Remorse (2014) [2] for which Brendan O'Malley wrote several episodes. [2]

Career

Brendan O'Malley is a writer and actor, known as a writer for Survivor's Remorse (2014) [2] as well as a reoccurring acting role in Burn Notice (2007) [3] and Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe (2011). [4] O'Malley also had minor appearances in Law & Order . [1]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002H.O.L.E.: The Disillusionment of Mike and EvaSpank
2003Life in BedElliott the Patheticist
2011 Certainty Chad
2011 Color Me Obsessed N/ADocumentary
2015Hollywood Musical!Acting Class
2018You & MeJarrett

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1997 Law & Order CSU TechnicianEpisode: "Passion"
2002 Law & Order: SVU Uniform OfficerEpisode: "Justice"
2003 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Evan DevlinEpisode: "Graansha"
2005 Yes, Dear JoeEpisode: "High School Reunion"
2011 Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe Gabriel ManaroTelevision film
2011, 2012 Burn Notice 2 episodes

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References

  1. 1 2 Rogerson, Kate (November 9, 2017). "From URI to the big screen: Meet alumnus Brendan O'Malley". The Good 5 Cent Cigar. University of Rhode Island. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Survivor's Remorse (TV Series 2014– ) - Full Cast & Crew". IMDb.
  3. "Burn Notice (TV Series 2007–2013) - Full Cast & Crew". IMDb.
  4. "Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe (2011)". IMDb.