About
“what can i say? the man can act, sing, podcast, and is funny as hell. why else would i try to blow up his house? allegedly.”
— Guy Busick, co-writer of Ready or Not and the upcoming Scream movie
BIOGRAPHY
Brent Pope is a Filipino-American actor/writer/comedian/host/singer known for his numerous roles on TV comedies like Silicon Valley, Better Things, Roseanne, Speechless, and Casual. He has also appeared on TV dramas such as Station 19, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Rosewood.
He currently hosts the popular podcast, Brentfast with Brent Pope. Brent and a gaggle of guests from all areas of entertainment discuss Hollywood, breakfast, and everything in between.
Brent co-wrote and starred in two comedic web-series, Table for Two and Common Beauties. He has also lent his talents to prestigious festivals across the country, such as the San Francisco Sketchfest and the New York Television Festival. Brent trained at both The Groundlings and Upright Citizen's Brigade theaters.
Brent was born in the Philippines, but raised in the Midwest (Nebraska & Missouri). He has a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. While at Nebraska, he worked as a columnist at the Daily Nebraskan, a deejay at KRNU radio, and an intern at KOLN TV station.
He also has a master’s degree in special education from National University, and has worked with students with special needs for over 20 years.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Brent performed in the Navy Bluejacket Choir and did two Mediterranean cruises on the U.S.S. Ponce.
Brent lives in Los Angeles with his wife and a menagerie of rescue cats and dogs.
FUN FACT: Brent was at one time the #2 Liar’s Dice player in the world on Xbox, playing under his gamertag of Hulagin Felix.
