Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Brendan Dooling is best known for playing a leading role in CW’s teen drama series, “The Carrie Diaries.” He played the role of Walt Reynolds, Carrie’s best friend.
- The show aired for two seasons and is a prequel to the HBO series “Sex and the City” which is based on a book by the same name, written by Candace Bushnell.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Brendan Dooling was born on January 27, 1990, in Bellport, New York. He has two younger brothers, Jon and Jack Dooling, and also an older sister.
- His first experience with acting was when he was cast as Howard in his older sister’s high school drama production on “Inherit the World” when he was only 8 years old.
- Later, when he was 11 years old, Dooling attended acting classes in Gateway Acting School but didn’t immerse himself fully into acting till he left high school. His first professional acting job was in a NERF commercial.
Work, Career, Salary and Net Worth :
- Brendan Dooling’s first credited role was a voiceover role as Chippy in the animated movie “An Elf’s Story : The Elf on the Shelf,” released in 2011.
- He continued on as a voice actor, taking on Skylar’s role in the animated children’s show “Chuggington” for four years.
- Later, he landed smaller roles in movies like “Breathe In” as Ryan, “Paranoia” as Dylan Goddard, and an unnamed role in the TV series, “Unforgettable.”
- Brendan then landed his biggest role to date – that of Walt Reynolds in “The Carrie Diaries.” He plays the best friend of the lead character, Carrie. His character arc revolves around self-identity and coming to terms with his sexuality.
- After “The Carrie Diaries” ended, he has appeared in movies like “Demolition” and “Loserville.”
- The young actor made his off-Broadway debut as the gunslinger Billy the Kid in the 2017 play, “Must.” Produced by Bruce Willis and written by Charles Cissel, “Must” follows a reflective Billy the Kid alone in the New Mexican desert on the eve of his murder as he conjures memories and visions of the people and relationships that most shaped his short life.
Fun Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Brendan originally auditioned for the role of Sebastian in “The Carrie Diaries.” In an interview, he said that he didn’t get the role because of not having the cool kid essence. He mentioned the actor who got the role as Sebastian, Austin Butler, and said,” He beat me with his hair!”
- He wasn’t originally a fan of “Sex and the City.” The most he did was watch a few episodes of the old show along with his mom.
- His hobbies include playing Basketball and Ultimate Frisbee. He also plays the guitar and writes his own songs. He has released covers on his social media.
- Brendan has talked about how he prefers texting to phone calls, but he would love an answering machine over everything else.
- One of his favorite action movies is the Bruce Willis starrer “Die Hard.”
