- published: 22 Sep 2010
- views: 3975
Brendan Cowell (born 16 August 1976) is an Australian actor, screenwriter, comedian and director. Cowell was born in Sydney. He stumbled upon acting by accident while waiting for his sister to come out of a rehearsal; he was then cast in a commercial at age 8. He went to Charles Sturt University, in Bathurst, to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre/Media, originally considering journalism as a career option.
Cowell won the Patrick White Playwrights' Award for his third play Bed along with a collection of other awards. His play Ruben Guthrie showed at the Belvoir St Theatre in 2009 to sell-out houses. It has a new production at La Boite Theatre in 2011, starring Gyton Grantley and directed by David Berthold. His most famous acting role is playing the enigmatic Tom on Australian cable TV's Love My Way, for which he also wrote several episodes, and playing Todd for the first two seasons on Life Support on SBS TV, for which he also wrote sketches.
His most recent foray into film have included roles in the 2007 crime drama Noise, World War 1 war film Beneath Hill 60 and romantic comedy I Love You Too. He won some acclaim for his portrayal of the title role in Bell Shakespeare's 2008 Production of Hamlet and acted in Sydney Theatre Company's production of True West, directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman, in 2010. Brendan lives in Newtown, New South Wales Sydney and is a committed supporter of the Cronulla Sharks rugby league team.
Brendan Cowell is an Australian actor, writer and director. He was born in Cronulla, New South Wales, and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre/Media at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst. Brendan's plays have been produced by prominent theatre companies in Australia and internationally, and he has received the Patrick White Playwrights' Award, the Griffin Award and the Philip Parsons Young Playwright's Award. Brendan played the popular character Tom in Love My Way and wrote many episodes of the critically acclaimed television drama series which won the AFI Award for Best Television Drama Series for each of its three seasons (2005-2007). He has played the lead role in feature films, including the 2007 crime drama Noise, for which he was awarded a Film Critics Circle Award and nominate...
https://www.youtube.com/user/ComedyChatChannel Written & performed by Tim Ross and Merrick Watts Executive Produced by Darren Chau (The Comedy Channel) Executive Produced by R.P Sekon The Merrick & Rosso Show is an Australian comedy television series which premiered on the Comedy Channel on 2nd October 2008. It is hosted by Tim Ross and Merrick Watts. The series broke the record for highest rating program in Comedy Channel history. Guests have included Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Will Smith, Ray Martin, Brendan Cowell, Kate Ritchie, The Veronicas, Stephen Curry, Ian Thorpe, Ryan Fitzgerald, Peter Helliar, Ian "Dicko" Dickson, Judith Lucy, Ed Phillips, Tom Williams, Jeff Fatt and Anthony Field of The Wiggles, Magda Szubanski, Lisa McCune, Jenna Elfman, Antonia Kidman, Ryan Fitzgerald, ...
Patrick Brammall was on our show to promote his new movie Ruben Guthrie, which was directed by Brendan Cowell. We asked Patrick to then call Brendan to say he forgot to mention the film he was supposed to be promoting.
Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetotheBFI. Ruben Guthrie centres on a binge-drinking Australian advertising executive who tries to give up alcohol for a year. Director Brendan Cowell reflects on Australia’s relationship with alcohol, Britains’s love of black humour and working with his star, Patrick Brammall. The 59th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express® runs from Wednesday 7 October-Sunday 18 October 2015. Get immersed in the best of the world's new cinema in venues and events across London, featuring the stars and creators of the films! The Festival opened with "Suffragette" (starring Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter and Meryl Streep), and will close with Steve Jobs (starring Michael Fassbender). Relive all of the best moments from the BFI London Film F...
www.videoezy.com - Brendan Cowell Interview - Beneath Hill 60
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LATEST EXHIBITIONS, NEWS, INTERVIEWS AND HAPPENINGS INSIDE THE ART GALLERY OF NSW. http://bit.ly/SubscribeAGNSW For information visit http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/ Facebook: http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/facebook/ Twitter: http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/twitter/ Google +: http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/google/ CELEBRITY TALK in association with the Archibald Prize 2011. Brendan Cowell, writer, actor and director, on creating characters Brendan Cowell's artistic credits include starring roles in films such as Beneath Hill 60 and I love you too, and plays such as Sydney Theatre Company's True West and Bell Shakespeare's Hamlet. He is also a writer, director and novelist. Tonight he talks about his experience of being the four-time subject of Archibald Prize en...
220,000 young Australians are about to go through one of the most stressful times of their lives: Year 12 exams. Reach out to a Year 12 student this month to let them know there’s life after Year 12 exams by sharing a video from http://ReachOut.com/thereslifeafter #thereslifeafter
Author Brigid Delaney, actor and writer Brendan Cowell, Headmaster of Oxley College Michael Parker, and psychologist and author Steve Biddulph talk about youth and violence. Chaired by Paola Totaro.
BATTLING BOOZE CULTURE: Writer/director Brendan Cowell & actor Patrick Brammall discuss their new comedy Ruben Guthrie In Ruben Guthrie, a successful ad man (Patrick Brammall) is forced to confront his issues with alcohol when his supermodel fiance Zoya (Abbey Lee) offers him an ultimatum: stay off the sauce for a year and keep me; stay on it and lose me. The film, which opened the Sydney Film Festival, is the directorial debut of Brendan Cowell, upon whose 2008 play the film is adapted. Best known as a comedian, actor, novelist (How It Feels), writer for film (Save Your Legs), TV (Love My Way; The Slap) and theatre - his stage works Men and the controversial Sublime explore male culture and identity - Cowell based this fictional story on many of his own experiences. One of Australia's...
Taken from an ABC Grandstand interview 2013. 1:21 in. Interesting.
BATTLING BOOZE CULTURE: Writer/director Brendan Cowell & actor Patrick Brammall discuss their new comedy Ruben Guthrie In Ruben Guthrie, a successful ad man (Patrick Brammall) is forced to confront his issues with alcohol when his supermodel fiance Zoya (Abbey Lee) offers him an ultimatum: stay off the sauce for a year and keep me; stay on it and lose me. The film, which opened the Sydney Film Festival, is the directorial debut of Brendan Cowell, upon whose 2008 play the film is adapted. Best known as a comedian, actor, novelist (How It Feels), writer for film (Save Your Legs), TV (Love My Way; The Slap) and theatre - his stage works Men and the controversial Sublime explore male culture and identity - Cowell based this fictional story on many of his own experiences. One of Australia's...
Brendan Cowell talks toilet humour in the cricket comedy "Save Your Legs!" to Giles Hardy
Brendan Cowell on 9am morning show, 27 August 2007.
Brendan Cowell on 9am morning show, 27 August 2007.
Brendan Cowell on 9am morning show, 10 December 2007.
Brendan Cowell on 9am morning show, 10 December 2007.
Abbey Lee Kershaw as Zoya in Brendan Cowell's Ruben Guthrie
Brendan Cowell predicts what will be the highlights of the upcoming Rugby League World Cup
Patrick Brammall was on our show to promote his new movie Ruben Guthrie, which was directed by Brendan Cowell. We asked Patrick to then call Brendan to say he forgot to mention the film he was supposed to be promoting.
www.videoezy.com - Brendan Cowell Interview - Beneath Hill 60
Taken from an ABC Grandstand interview 2013. 1:21 in. Interesting.
During World War I a mining engineer (Brendan Cowell) and his team of the 1st Australian Tunnelling Company, tunnel beneath German fortifications and bunkers to detonate massive explosive charges.
Author Brigid Delaney, actor and writer Brendan Cowell, Headmaster of Oxley College Michael Parker, and psychologist and author Steve Biddulph talk about youth and violence. Chaired by Paola Totaro.
Tragedy strikes a small town's monster movie festival when the monster featured in the films comes to life. Director: John Lafia Writer: Ronnie Christensen Stars: Tobias Mehler, Angela Keep, Brendan Cowell
A commitment-phobe and a New Ager buddy-up to win over the women of their respective dreams.
A commitment-phobe and a New Ager buddy-up to win over the women of their respective dreams.
A commitment-phobe and a New Ager buddy-up to win over the women of their respective dreams.
A commitment-phobe and a New Ager buddy-up to win over the women of their respective dreams.
In the grip of grief following the death of his young son, his marriage on the rocks and nearing bankruptcy, Parker reluctantly returns to work as a private investigator.
Fire Up! 'The Integrity Unit' Week #28/15: Stephen Ferris & Kris Gale with Brendan Cowell & Dennis Carnahan 1:04:42 2 months ago Light It Up Up Up Cronulla Footy Show Carl Webb
Fire Up! 'The Integrity Unit' #20/15: Kris Gale & AH Cayley with special guests Sam Perry & Brendan Cowell 53:36 4 months ago More Origin aftermath: Gus and Gal, PNG reaction to Origin, JT v Pearce Marina Go is freaking out! Last round wrap up: Backflips, local derbies