This is an actor who has managed to build a truly successful Hollywood career. It is interesting to learn more about the childhood and rise to fame of Ottawa native Brendan Penny. Ottawa Ski will share the details.
Childhood
Brendan James Penny was born in Ottawa, Ontario, in 1978 and grew up in both Ottawa and London, a city in southwestern Ontario located along the Quebec-Windsor corridor. He later attended Fanshawe College, one of the largest educational institutions in Canada, with campuses in London, Simcoe, St. Thomas, and Woodstock, offering over 200 study programs.
The future actor chose accounting and earned a bachelor’s degree upon completion.
The next step was attending the Lyric School of Acting in Vancouver, British Columbia. Interestingly, he moved there in 2002.
Acting Career
- “Jake 2.0” (2003) – A drama series that marked Brendan Penny’s acting debut.
- “The L Word” (2003).
- “Supernatural” (2005) – He appeared in Season 1, Episode 11, playing the role of Steve.
- “Whistler” (2005) – A teenage drama series that became incredibly popular. Brendan played the role of A.J. Varland.
- “Kyle XY” (ABC Family, 2005).
- “Blade: The Series” (Spike TV, 2005).
- “Diamonds” (2008) – A mini-series in which he played a role.
- “John Tucker Must Die” (2006) – A comedy featuring Jesse Metcalfe, one of Penny’s well-known roles that made him more recognizable.
- “Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage” (2007) – A dramatic adaptation starring Peter O’Toole.
- “I Love You, Beth Cooper” (2009) – A comedy starring Jack Carpenter, in which Penny played the role of Sean.
- “Tooth Fairy” (2010) – A film starring Dwayne Johnson.
- “The A-Team” (2010) – A notable film in which he had a role.
- “Ring of Fire” (2012) – A mini-series.
- “Tis the Season for Love” (Hallmark Channel, 2015) – A holiday movie.
Awards
- In 2007, he was nominated for a Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series for Whistler.
- In 2017, he was nominated for a Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series for Motive.
“The Wedding Cottage”
The premiere of this film took place in April 2023. Penny played the lead role alongside Erin Krakow, known for When Calls the Heart. The plot revolves around a wedding guide creator who must convince an uninspired artist and owner of a special wedding cottage to renovate the abandoned space. The goal is to host a couple who won a contest for their dream wedding.
The Ottawa-born actor shared that the experience was fantastic. According to him, working with Erin was a very positive, fun, and talent-filled collaboration.
Personal Life
This is always a topic of great interest for fans. However, when it comes to personal matters, the actor remains extremely private. Despite having a huge fan base, he does not frequently share family photos or reveal details about his loved ones.
It is known that Brendan Penny is married and has two lovely children. He tied the knot in 2010, but no official photos of the wedding have been shared. His family lives in Ottawa, and in 2020, they welcomed a new member – a fluffy kitten they found abandoned in a box near a gas station. This act of kindness highlights the actor’s good heart, as he himself admitted that the decision brought immense joy to his children.
