Nicholas Brendon is an American writer and actor who played Xander Harris in the television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” (1997-2003).
He portrayed Xander Harris for seven years and appeared in 144 episodes, with the exception of one. Brendon was nominated for a Saturn Award in 1998 and 1999 for Best Genre TV Actor and in 2000 for Supporting Actor for his work as Xander. He’s also the creator of the comic book “Buffy Season 10.” He also portrayed Kevin Lynch in the series “Criminal Minds” (2007-2014). He’s also had recurrent parts in TV shows and starred in limited-release films including “Coherence” and “Big Gay Love.” Nicholas Brendon was arrested in Indiana on suspicion of narcotics possession.
Nicholas Brendon’s Bio
Nicholas Brendon was born Nicholas Brendon Schultz on April 12th, 1971 in California, United States. His father, Robert Schultz, and mother, Kathleen Schultz, are his parents. Kyle Schultz and Christian Schultz are his brothers. He has a twin brother called Kelly Donovan. His nationality is American, and he comes from a German, French, and English ethnic heritage. In the year 2021, he became 50 years old. His Zodiac sign is Aries, and he believes in Christianity. Brendon attended Chatsworth High School for his high school studies. He earned his diploma from Pasadena City College, a California community college.
Nicholas Brendon’s career
Nicholas Brendon began his career as a waiter. His employer dismissed him and told him, “You should be acting,” after he bought the incorrect sort of Pop-Tarts for his coworkers. Then, because of how much he despised high school, he was drawn to the pilot screenplay for “Buffy.” He eventually signed with a management and three months later landed the part of Xander Harris on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” He portrayed Xander in all but one of the 144 episodes of the show, and he even shared the screen with his twin, Kelly Donovan, in the fifth-season episode “The Replacement.” Joss Whedon, Jane Espenson, Drew Greenberg, Andrew Chambliss, and the then-incoming Buffy writer Christos Gage were all present at a summit for authors of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” comics. He is currently working on tales centered on his character for the show’s official comic book series, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Ten.” He joined the Fox television pilot “The Pool at Maddy Breakers” after the series ended in 2003. He co-starred in his debut ABC Family film, “Celeste in the City,” in 2004. He returned to Fox in 2005 as part of the cast of “Kitchen Confidential,” based on chef Anthony Bourdain’s book.
Thirteen episodes were produced, however the show was canceled after the fourth episode broadcast on December 9 of the same year owing to poor ratings. For season 2 of the animated series “American Dragon: Jake Long,” he voiced Huntsboy #89 in 2006. In the ABC Family TV movie “Relative Chaos,” he reunited with his old Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star Charisma Carpenter. He co-starred alongside Noah Wyle in the play “Lobster Alice” at the Blank Theatre Company in Los Angeles from July 26 to August 30, 2006. He also performed in the Blank Theatre’s annual Young Playwrights Festival’s performances of The SantaLand Diaries (November 20 to December 20, 2009) and “Why Torture Is Wrong, and the People Who Love It” (November 20 to December 20, 2009). He first appeared on the television show “Criminal Minds” in 2007. He debuted his webcomic “Very Bad Koalas” in late 2010. In the same year, he started a four-episode storyline as Lee McHenry, a mentally ill guy who attacks Charlotte King, on ABC’s “Private Practice.” Brendon presently stars with Sylvester McCoy, Robert Picardo, Mayim Bialik, Chase Masterson, and Rosearik in the web series “Untitled Web Series About a Space Traveler Who Can Also Travel Through Time.” Carrie Keranen, Rikki Simons
Who is Nicholas Brendon Wife?
Nicholas Brendon was once married, but he is now single. He is content with his current life and is not bothered by anything. He is not homosexual and has a heterosexual sexual orientation. Nicholas Brendon was in a relationship with Marley Shelton at the time (1991-1999). In the year 2000, he began dating actress Tressa DiFiglia, and the two married the following year. However, the couple finally split up in 2006. Following that, he began dating photographer Lauren Grasso in January 2007, and the two stayed together until 2009. After that, Brendon began dating Moonda Tee in 2013, and they married in 2014 in Las Vegas, only a week after he proposed. He announced their separation on social media only five months later. Tee said in a social media video that this was due to Brendon’s cheating on her.
Nicholas Brendon’s Net Worth
Nicholas Brendon is a professional actor best known for his appearances in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Criminal Minds as Xander Harris and Kevin Lynch, respectively. Nicholas’ net worth is predicted to be $3 million as of 2022. According to reports, he earns $400,000 each year. His main source of money is the entertainment sector, and he lives a lavish lifestyle as a result of his employment.
Nicholas Brendon’s Body Measurement
Nicholas Brendon is a slender actor with a good-looking figure. He stands at 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 73 kilograms (161 pounds). He wears size 11 shoes (US). His hair is a salt and pepper tint, and his eyes are hazel. His brows are arched and he has a deep-set eye. He has a healthy physique in general, and he exercises often to keep it that way. His additional physical characteristics are currently unknown.
Quick Facts
Nicholas Brendon was nominated for a Saturn Award in 1998, 1999, and 2000 for his portrayal as Xander Harris in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Nicholas Brendon hoped to be a professional baseball player when he was younger, but at the age of 20, he “lost the heart for it.” Prior to becoming an actor, he worked as a plumber’s helper, a veterinarian janitor, a daycare counselor, a waiter, and a production assistant. Nicholas Brendon was recognized as one of The Mighty’s Mental Health Heroes in 2018. Painting and photography are two of his favorite pastimes.