Josh Brener
Josh Brener | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Brener in 2018 | |
| Born | Joshua Max Brener October 1, 1984[1] |
| Alma mater | Harvard University[2] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present[3] |
| Spouse | Meghan Falcone[4] |
Joshua Max Brener (born October 1, 1984) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Nelson "Big Head" Bighetti in the HBO comedy series Silicon Valley, Kyle on the IFC show Maron, and Dale in The Big Bang Theory. Brener is also known for his voice over roles as Neeku Vozo in Star Wars Resistance and Donatello in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Early life
Brener was born in Houston, Texas, the son of Sharon (née Blend) and Daniel Brener.[1] He was raised in a Jewish household.[5] Brener attended Bellaire High School.[6]
Brener graduated from Harvard University in 2007.[2][7][8] Brener was the president of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | The Condom Killer | College Guy | |
| The Guy Who Cured Cancer | Grad Student | ||
| Sofia & Sam | Matty | ||
| 2010 | Song in a Convenience Store | Teen | |
| 2010–11 | Glory Daze | Zack Miller | |
| 2011 | Glee | Jewellery Store Clerk | Deleted scene |
| 2011–13 | The Big Bang Theory | Dale | 2 episodes: "The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition" and "The Tangible Affection Proof" |
| 2012 | House of Lies | Will Davis | |
| Say It Ain't Solo | Richie Tobolowsky | ||
| Retroland | Simon Beck | ||
| 2013–15 | Maron | Kyle | |
| 2013 | The Internship | Lyle Spaulding | |
| Workaholics | Marshall Davis | ||
| 2014 | The Middle | Julian (Axl's college dorm RA) | |
| First Kiss: Outtakes | Kisser #4 | ||
| 2014–19 | Silicon Valley | Nelson "Big Head" Bighetti | |
| 2015 | Jim & Helen Forever | Aaron | |
| Welcome to Happiness | Ripley | ||
| Scandal | Gavin Price | ||
| The Rumperbutts | Richie | ||
| 2016 | Baked in Brooklyn | David Shapiro | |
| The Belko Experiment | Keith McLure | ||
| Unleashed | Luke | ||
| Max Steel | Steel (voice) |
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| 2016–18 | Future Worm | Chadd Gold (voice) |
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| 2017 | My Brother Steven | Myles | |
| Where's the Money | Clarke | ||
| Star Wars Rebels | Erskin Semaj (voice) |
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| 2017–present | DuckTales | Mark Beaks (voice) |
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| 2018 | Highly Gifted | Dave Albers (voice) |
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| Swedish Dicks | Rick | Episode: "Girls Day!" | |
| Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss | Cultist | ||
| Brand New Old Love | Bruce | ||
| The Front Runner | Doug Wilson | ||
| 2018–present | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Donnie (voice) |
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| 2018-2020 | Star Wars Resistance | Neeku Vozo (voice) |
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| 2019-present | 101 Dalmatian Street | Dylan (voice) |
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| 2019 | Love, Death & Robots | K-VRC (voice) |
Episode: "Three Robots" |
| What Men Want | Brandon | ||
| The Neighborhood | Trevor | Episode: "Welcome to Malcolm's Job" | |
| Modern Family | Carl | ||
| TBA | All My Life | Post-production |
References
- ^ a b Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997. Texas: Texas Department of State Health Services.
- ^ a b c "Josh Brener". IFC.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-18.
- ^ "Josh Brener". IMDB.
- ^ David, Mark (April 12, 2018). "Josh Brener and Meghan Falcone List Above L.A.'s Beachwood Canyon (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ^ NWK Interview Josh Brener Part Jew: Electric Boogaloo on YouTube
- ^ https://justvibehouston.com/17-houston-celebrities-born-raised/
- ^ "OfA announces undergraduate prize winners". Harvard Gazette. 26 April 2007.
- ^ Pacult, Mark A. (2 May 2007). "Joshua M. Brener '07". The Harvard Crimson.
- ^ Gewertz, Ken (22 February 2007). "Roast World". Harvard Gazette.
External links
- Josh Brener at IMDb
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