Brent Anthony

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.

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

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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 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 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.

What kind of advice would you give a person that wanted to get into the entertainment Industry?

I would say one of the most important things to do when you are starting off is find someone who knows what they are doing when it comes to acting and listen. Don’t worry about what other people think of you. Just be who you are. Unless you book a Disney show, it’s so important to keep it real. Do you have any up and coming acting (projects?) As far as to be filmed, I have a couple upcoming projects- Powerchild was to film last year but due to Covid, had to be postponed to this year. We are hoping that by Summer we can move forward. We are currently working on funding for the Film The Disembodied. The goal is to start filming that this year. I also have two projects releasing this year. The Hunters Anthology and Waterdawg. I’m also excited to announce that The Hunters Anthology has been picked up by Amazon Prime and premieres on February 12th. Waterdawg doesn’t have a date yet.

If so can you tell us a little about what the production is about?

Powerchild is about a guy who finds that he has telekinetic powers and the trials and tribulations of what this means for him. The Disembodied is an eerie story of Hamm Radio, Secret Caves and alter Universes. I’m so excited to be a part of both projects. The Hunters Anthology is a story about Mac, a demon hunter who has to find who the demon is on a commuter train.

What character do you play? Do you see a connection with this character?

In The Hunters Anthology, I have two roles. I play Joe, a bully. I’m anything but a bully (at least I think so!) but I enjoyed getting into that character with my cohort. I also play a gargoyle. This was super fun for me. I got to wear special effects prosthetics and scare people. That’s the devil in me!

If you could film your dream movie/TV series what would it be and why?

My dream role would be Star Lord from Guardians of the Galaxy. I would love to play this character because I feel like I can relate to him.

How did you cope with Covid in 2020? (Did you take classes for acting? Work on your social media, etc.?)

Covid was a tough time for everyone. We went from 100 miles per hour to 1. I threw my energy into working out and enjoying the outdoors. My acting class turned Zoom so I continued and still do with that.

What do you see yourself doing in 2021?

I have high hopes for this year. It’s just a matter of time before all the projects that have been on hold, open up again. I can see myself finishing one of the projects that have been on hold, auditioning and booking some more super cool projects.

What are your hobbies when you are not acting?

I’m a big outdoors man I love to go fishing. camping hiking, anything to do with nature.

What do you do when you are not working on your craft as an actor?

Normally I do my school work, workout and when all the stuff i need to do is done I hang out with my friends.

What do you see yourself doing in ten years from now?

It’s really hard to tell interests change and you never know where the road will lead but I know that acting will continue to be a big part of my life.

What has been your favorite role you played?

My favorite role that I played was a character called Bradshaw in WaterDog. I loved playing this character because I was acting with close friends and we played off each other. Kind of like Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Rob Schneider.

How can fans find you on social media?

Instagram:@officialbrenta Twitter: @officialbrenta Facebook: Brent Anthony (Bisenieks) LinkedIn: Brent Anthony