P. J. Brennan Explained

P. J. Brennan
Birth Date:1986 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, United States
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2010–present

Patrick Joseph Brennan (born 11 February 1986 in Brooklyn, New York, United States) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Doug Carter in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. He originally played the role in online spin-off . He also appeared in the BBC Two sitcom Episodes.

Personal life

Brennan refers to himself as being "Irish-American" and was named after an Irish priest. He grew up practising Irish step-dancing. Brennan uses the name "P. J." which is often confused as being a stage name.[1]

Brennan lived in his native United States for the first 21 years of his life before moving to the United Kingdom after graduating from Fordham University, settling in London in September 2007.[2] Brennan attended the prestigious Catholic prep school Xavier High School in Manhattan. Brennan studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama where he completed a three-year degree. Brennan later moved to Liverpool and lived with some of his Hollyoaks cast members including Alice Barlow, Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove and Jessica Forrest. Brennan is gay.[3]

Career

Hollyoaks was Brennan's first role and he auditioned for the part in April 2010. Brennan's casting at Hollyoaks was announced on 15 July 2010.[4] Brennan initially had a guest role with the show and appeared from 13 September 2010 to 17 September when he left. Brennan was asked to return in October 2010. His return was announced on 14 December 2010.[5] 2019 he is Nate Goldberg[6] in the TV series Tales of the City.

Filmography

Notes
2010-2013HollyoaksDoug Carter(TV Series), 260 episodes
2011Hollyoaks LaterDoug Carter(TV Series), 1 episode: "Episode #4.5"
2014The AwakeningRobert Lebrun(TV Series), 5 episodes
The SearchersCharlie McCorry(TV Mini-Series), 2 episodes: "Episode #1.1" and "Episode #1.2"
Confidence ManPatrick(Short film)
2015EpisodesAndrew's Assistant (credited as PJ Brennan)(TV Series), 1 episode: "Episode Two"
2019Tales of the CityNate Goldberg (credited as Patrick Joseph Brennan)(TV Series), 1 episode: "Next Level Sh*t"
TouchscreenSeth(Short film)

Discography

Extended plays

TitleAlbum details
PJ
  • Released: 18 November 2016
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital download
Pleasure
  • Released: 28 May 2021
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital download

Notes and References

  1. News: EXCLUSIVE: We talk to Hollyoaks' PJ Brennan about streaking and Darren's bum!. 24 September 2011. Heat. 19 March 2011.
  2. Web site: Kilkelly. Daniel. 'Hollyoaks': PJ Brennan on Doug, Brendan, Bex and Silas. Digital Spy. 4 July 2011. Hachette Filipacchi. 24 September 2011.
  3. Good. Jenna. Kieron's a great kisser!. Reveal. 5–11 May 2011. 18. 93. Hearst Magazines UK.
  4. Web site: Kilkelly. Daniel. Meet the new 'Hollyoaks' students. Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi. 15 July 2010. 25 September 2011.
  5. Web site: Kilkelly. Daniel. Gaz and Doug return to 'Hollyoaks'. Digital Spy. 14 December 2010. Hachette Filipacchi. 23 September 2011.
  6. Web site: P.J. Brennan. .