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 the Crash Bandicoot video games throughout the Naughty Dog years.
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In 1973, O’Brien made his acting debut in the television picture Honor Thy Father. He later appeared in three Ninjas films: High Noon at Mega Mountain, P.U.N.K.S., Race to Space, and Grindhouse.
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After Joe Pearson suggested he contact Jason Rubin (who was looking for a voice artist), he landed the role of Crash Bandicoot. He earned the job after coming to the studio for the audition (where his parents used to work).
Brendan O’Brien (Voice Actor) Siblings: Meet Maria O’Brien and Bridget O’Brien
Brendan O’Brien was born on May 9, 1962, in Hollywood, California. His parents do not have only one child. He also has two sisters, television producer Bridget O’Brien Adelman and actress Maria O’Brien. O’Brien took a break from acting in 2004, but returned in an episode of Riverdale as a Math Teacher.
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