Les Brandt(I)

Les Brandt was raised on the Great Plains of Amarillo, Texas in the northern most region near historic Palo Duro Canyon. Was in choir from 7th grade to 11th grade as a 1st Tenor and had hopes of a singing career as a child. He began acting immediately after graduating high school and credits his beginning training to mentor Adam Roarke at The Film Actors Lab in Dallas, TX. Brandt continued training at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, NY and studied with Michelle Danner at Larry Moss/Edgemar Studio as well as The Groundlings, both in Los Angeles, CA. Brandt has guest starred on numerous network shows and movies throughout his career. Brandt also has a strong commercial work history with some of the most highly recognizable brands, advertising agencies, directors and actors as his latest project was opposite Oscar Winning actress Julianne Moore for a new national L'Oreal campaign also starring Helen Mirren, Jane Fonda Isabelle Adjani, Iris Berben and Vanessa Williams. The Home Depot, Old Spice (The Legend) Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Scott's Lawn, Yoplait GoGurt, a couple of Nissan spots one with Blake Shelton. Additionally, he worked with Oscar winner John Mathieson (Gladiator), and director Daniel Kleinman on the international spot for Monster.com. Brandt debuted on daytime television with a three-year contract in 1995 on the Amercian New York-based NBC soap opera "Another World"," and then was recurring on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives," for a few years in Los Angeles, CA. Recently married Nicole Tia Brandt and now have two baby girls. An avid animal-lover, Brandt spends his free time supporting local rescue organizations. Loves Taoism, is vegetarian, and is passionate about motorcycles, classical and heavy-metal music. Takes physical fitness very seriously has been working-out 3 to 4 days a week every week, every month, every year since July 1987.