P. J. Brennan

P. J. Brennan
Born (1986-02-11) February 11, 1986 (age 38)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present

Patrick Joseph Brennan (born February 11, 1986, in Brooklyn, New York, United States) is an American actor and singer based in the United Kingdom. He is best known for his role as Doug Carter in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. He originally played the role in online spin-off Hollyoaks: Freshers. He also appeared in the BBC Two sitcom Episodes.

Personal life

Brennan refers to himself as being "Irish-American" and was named after an Irish priest. He grew up practising Irish step-dancing. Brennan uses the name "P. J." which is often confused as being a stage name.[1]

Brennan lived in his native United States for the first 21 years of his life before moving to the United Kingdom after graduating from Fordham University, settling in London in September 2007.[2] Brennan attended the prestigious Catholic prep school Xavier High School in Manhattan. Brennan studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama where he completed a three-year degree.[2] Brennan later moved to Liverpool and lived with some of his Hollyoaks cast members including Alice Barlow, Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove and Jessica Forrest.[2] Brennan is gay.[3]

Career

Hollyoaks was Brennan's first role and he auditioned for the part in April 2010.[2] Brennan's casting at Hollyoaks was announced on July 15, 2010.[4] Brennan initially had a guest role with the show and appeared from September 13, 2010, to September 17 when he left. Brennan was asked to return in October 2010.[2] His return was announced on December 14, 2010.[5] 2019 he is Nate Goldberg[6] in the TV series Tales of the City.

Filmography

Television/Film
Year Title Role Notes
2010-2013 Hollyoaks Doug Carter (TV Series), 260 episodes
2011 Hollyoaks Later Doug Carter (TV Series), 1 episode: "Episode #4.5"
2014 The Awakening Robert Lebrun (TV Series), 5 episodes
The Searchers Charlie McCorry (TV Mini-Series), 2 episodes: "Episode #1.1" and "Episode #1.2"
Confidence Man Patrick (Short film)
2015 Episodes Andrew's Assistant (credited as PJ Brennan) (TV Series), 1 episode: "Episode Two"
2019 Tales of the City Nate Goldberg (credited as Patrick Joseph Brennan) (TV Series), 1 episode: "Next Level Sh*t"
Touchscreen Seth (Short film)

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details
PJ
  • Released: November 18, 2016
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital download
Pleasure
  • Released: May 28, 2021
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital download

References

  1. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: We talk to Hollyoaks' PJ Brennan about streaking and Darren's bum!". Heat. March 19, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e Kilkelly, Daniel (July 4, 2011). "'Hollyoaks': PJ Brennan on Doug, Brendan, Bex and Silas". Digital Spy. Retrieved September 24, 2011.
  3. ^ Good, Jenna (May 5–11, 2011). "Kieron's a great kisser!". Reveal (18): 93.
  4. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (July 15, 2010). "Meet the new 'Hollyoaks' students". Digital Spy. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
  5. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (December 14, 2010). "Gaz and Doug return to 'Hollyoaks'". Digital Spy. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "P.J. Brennan". IMDb.