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Brenden Meers was born Brenden Meers Smith. He was raised by his Mother, Angella Smith. His enjoyment of movies, and imitating characters from movies, made his choice to start a career in acting a natural one. In the summer of 2004, at the age of 13, he landed his first role in "Beowulf: Prince of the Geats," playing a Norse warrior. In the several months between landing the role and shooting started, he had to grow a full head of hair and a beard, which, surprisingly enough considering his age, he was able to do and subsequently received the nickname "Jesus," from classmates and teachers at his school due to the new look. The movie went through some serious delays, before being released on DVD in December, 2008. As an honor student in high school, Brenden, was able to attend a technical school program as a junior and senior studying Motion Picture and Television Production. As a student, he wrote, produced and directed his own 10 minute short film. The film is a drama and deals with the issues of child abuse across socio-economic lines. He would like to turn it into a feature length film someday. In, 2011, he is in the process of writing two other scripts that he would like to direct someday. Since graduating from school in 2009, he has not only concentrated on achieving his A.D.license by working on feature films as a production assistant but has worked on furthering his acting career by securing several small roles in films. In 2010, he was cast as a main supporting actor in a SAG modified low budget film, "The Sibling," directed by Matthew Orlando,working alongside Mischa Barton, Michael Clark Duncan, Nick Jandl and several other very interesting and talented actors.
Is good friends with Eric Feliciano.While playing semi-pro paintball was given the nickname Hollywood.Was accepted into the school for film and television in New York at the age of 14, with a partial scholarship.At the age of 14 auditioned to go to the school for film and television in NYC and was given a scholarship on the spot.His Favorite actors are John Wayne, Will Smith, Brendan Fraser and Tom Hanks.Some of his favorite movies are Animal House, Black Hawk Down, The Boondock Saints, Braveheart, and Saving Private Ryan.His favorite actresses are Sigourney Weaver, Emma Watson, Rachel Weisz, and Jane Lynch.He is a big fan of Taylor Swift.Loves Garfield comics.In May 2010, Brenden's hair was finally long enough he could cut it and donate it to "Locks of Love". His hair was so long and full that he was able to donate four ponytails to the program which provides real hair wigs to children who have lost their hair due to illness.Some of his favorite comedic actors are Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Bill Hader, Seth Rogen and Kristen Wiig.