Brandon Butler Explained

Brandon Butler
Birth Date:1996 9, mf=yes
Birth Place:Frankfort, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2009–present

Brandon Butler (born September 11, 1996) is an American actor. He is known for portraying Scott Reed in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why and Brady Finch in the Netflix series Trinkets.[1] [2]

Life and career

Butler was born and raised in Frankfort, Illinois. At the age of 13, Butler began his acting career in 2009, when he appeared in the 2011 musical comedy film Sister Mary, portraying Choir boy.[3]

Butler was cast to play the role of Peter in the 2014 drama film Spoilers: The Movie directed by Connor Williams.[4]

Butler appeared in the daytime soap opera General Hospital, where he played the role as Frat guy #1.

In 2018, Butler appeared on the second season of the teen drama series 13 Reasons Why, where he played the role of Scott Reed.

Butler was cast to play the main role of Brady Finch in the drama series Trinkets opposite Brianna Hildebrand, Kiana Madeira, Quintessa Swindell and Odiseas Georgiadis, based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Kirsten Smith.[5]

Butler appeared in the military drama series SEAL Team, where he played the role of Brad.

Butler played Ethan in the 2023 movie Dark Highway. The movie is a thriller about a ghost town road trip that goes terribly wrong.[6] He starts alongside Monica Moore Smith, Gabrielle Haugh and Ahaise.

In 2024, Butler played Bryce Cooper in the comedy movie Rockbottom opposite Jake Bongiovi, McKaley Miller, Teala Dunn and Tom Everett Scott.[7]

Butler played the lead role of Craig London in the 2024 crime drama film Breathe alongside Blue Kimble, Frederick Tabiyus Nah IV, Forrest Hoffman and Jesse Howland.[8]

Butler is set to appear in the Peacock original series Hysteria! alongside Julie Bowen, Nikki Hahn, Anna Camp and Nolan North. The show is set to premiere October 18, 2024. He will play Ryan Hudson.[9] [10]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009NeverYoung BoyShort film
2009EmergencySleeping childShort film
2010Taking FlightLead mullyShort film
2011Sister MaryChoir boy
2014Spoilers: The MoviePeter
2019Ring of SilenceLuke
2023Dark HighwayEthan
2024RockbottomBryce Cooper
2024BreatheCraig London

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016General HospitalFrat guy #1Episode dated July 22, 2016
2018-202013 Reasons WhyScott Reed13 episodes
2019–2020TrinketsBrady FinchMain role
2021-2024SEAL TeamBrad3 episodes
2024-Hysteria!Ryan Hudson

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 13 Reasons Why season 2: Who is Scott Reed? Who gave Clay the polaroids?. Debnath . Neela. . May 18, 2018.
  2. Web site: Trinkets Netflix release date, cast, trailer, plot: When does it start?. Davis. Alex. . June 25, 2019 .
  3. Web site: Brandon Butler as Choir Boy - Sister Mary. IMDb. 2023-06-01.
  4. Web site: Spoilers: The Movie (2014) - Brandon Butler as Peter. IMDb. 2023-06-01.
  5. Web site: Trinkets Is Based on a Novel, So If You've Already Binged the Show, It's Time to Get Reading. Sullivan. Corinne. June 16, 2019. POPSUGAR Entertainment. June 25, 2019.
  6. Web site: Dark Highway (2023) - Brandon Butler as Ethan. IMDb. 2024-08-14.
  7. Web site: Jake Bongiovi Joins Tom Everett Scott in Hair Band Comedy ‘Rockbottom’ (EXCLUSIVE). Donnelly. Matt. February 16, 2023. Variety. May 31, 2024.
  8. Web site: Breathe (2024) - Brandon Butler as Craig London. IMDb. 2024-08-14.
  9. Web site: Hysteria! (2024) - Brandon Butler as Ryan Hudson. IMDb. 2024-08-13.
  10. Web site: Peacock’s ‘Hysteria!’ Teaser Brings Demons to the Suburbs. Porter. Rick. August 12, 2024. The Hollywood Reporter. 2024-08-13.