Brendan O’Brien (May 9, 1962 – March 23, 2023) was an American voice and television actor best known as the original voice of Crash Bandicoot and for delivering many additional character voices for Crash Bandicoot video games throughout the Naughty Dog years.
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In 1973, O’Brien began his acting career with the television picture Honor Thy Father. Later, he appeared in three Ninjas films: High Noon at Mega Mountain, P.U.N.K.S., Race to Space, and Grindhouse.
After Joe Pearson suggested he call Jason Rubin (who was looking for a voice artist), he landed the job of Crash Bandicoot. He received the part after going to the studio for the audition (where his parents used to work).
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Since September 9, 2000, O’Brien has been married to filmmaker Ingrid K. Behrens. They have a single child. His acting career began at the age of ten, when director Bernard L. Kowalski cast him in the inaugural episode of “The Streets of San Francisco” alongside his father. This chance, as well as spending time on location with his parents, would shape his own profession. Creating the original voices for the “Crash Bandicoot” video games from 1996 to 2004 was one of his finest achievements.
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