BRENT ANTHONY Actor on the Rise Who is Brent Anthony? I’m just a simple guy who loves doing outdoor activities (biking, hiking, fishing, paddleboard, boogie boarding, dirt biking, swimming, tennis and the list goes on… My family and friends are very important to me. If I’m going to do something, I give it 100% and do no give up. I’m a guy who believes in integrity. Doing the right thing. I make my own choices and do not follow the herd.
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pretend to be your friend but then ignore you when I booked the role of Young Jeff on Community. They gave me my own dressing room with my name on the door… Boy, did I feel important! They even brought me my favorite snacks. After filming, the adult actors were so supportive and kind. This was for me.
What made you want to pursue acting? My mom started me off acting when I was 4 years old. I quickly learned that this was an activity that I was able to have fun doing. What’s better than making new friends on each new set? I remember when I booked the role of Young Jeff on Community. They gave me my own dressing room with my name on the door… Boy, did I feel important! They even brought me my favorite snacks. After filming, the adult actors were so supportive and kind. This was for me.
What do you enjoy most about being an Actor? I enjoy the people I get to meet and the different experiences I have had. For me, this has been a truly supportive industry. There are a few people who pretend to be your friend but then ignore you when they land something and think they are now better than you. But, I have made some lifetime friends, like Norton Leufven and Grayson Kilpatrick. We all were able to work together on the set of Water Dawg. Nothing better than working with friends. I hope that as we grow as actors and book more roles we will make special appearances on each other projects.
What do you enjoy most about being an Actor? I enjoy the people I get to meet and the different experiences I have had. For me, this has been a truly supportive industry. There are a few people who
What has been your biggest obstacle? Probably my height. As a kid actor, casting wants kids to be a couple grades shorter/smaller than reality. I was tall at a young age and this was challenging.
