As a young boy growing up in Peterbourough, Ontario, Canada with his
mother and father, Brendan Mertens dreamed of living the big life under
the bright lights of Hollywood! When he was 6, Brendan discovered his
love for films and film making after watching what would become his
favorite film, Ghostbusters. Since then, there was no looking back for
Brendan. He was destined to be in the movies and no one or nothing
would stop him.
A graduate of the film program at Loyalist College, he mastered his
craft by working up from camera man, to stunt co-coordinator and then
to extra on the big budget horror sequel Urban Legend 2: Final Cut.
Brendan showcased his emotional range as well as his raw talent for
acting in his first lead role as "Jeff" in the cult classic "Two
Dufflebags".
Favourite actor is Bill Murray. Favourite actress is Dolly Parton.
Is a fan of Steven Segal and Chuck Norris. He has written a script that would team them together with Jean Claude Van Damme and Ernest Borganine during the backdrop of the 2001 New York City terrorist attacks.
Worked as a Graphics Operator for the NHL Team Ottawa Senators.