Brett was born November 17, 1983 on his mothers birthday in San Jose, California. He spent 8 weeks every year, from conception until his 17th year of life, in the wild. His parents, father Raymond and mother Gloria, were both Science teachers in Morgan Hill. Gloria taught physical science and Raymond taught High School kids locked up for crimes. Having an intense love for science, each summer was spent in their R.V. with the entire family in tow. Navigating roads less traveled, Brett had many adventures, and pushed his boundaries both mentally and physically. Whether he was doing a celebratory Native American rain dance or digging for geodes at the bottom of a rock quarry, Brett learned what it meant to adapt and thrive in any situation. Brett left Morgan Hill to attend California State University, Fresno where he studied Communication and Theater Arts. He was an active member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, holding the office of Historian and Vice President. After graduation he moved to Los Angeles to continue acting on a professional level. Some of his credits include: "A Rocky Horror Show", "Stricken", "The Last Stop" and Joe Lynch's "Knights of Badassdom". Brett can be found hiking or camping during any of his free time.

The character of Dash Riprock, in the play "The Adventures of Dash Riprock" by Mark Wilson is based entirely on Brett.Brett is a proud member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.Has traveled to, and thoroughly explored every western state in America.Loves backpacking, kayaking, rock climbing, canyoneering, spelunking, fishing, and everything out door.He has a Junior Ranger Badge from every western National Park, Sate Park, as well as Alaska, he still collects them today.His parents informally changed the family's last name to "Coyote Clan" while on a 2 month expedition in Native American country when Brett was 12.He has had yellow labs his whole life, Jasper, Dusty Desert Rhodes, and Bryce.Brother is a scientist working in Basel Switzerland.Brett's death scene in "Stricken" in 2009 was shot in the hospital room in which James Dean died.Worked as a body double for Paul Walker in the movie "Takers".