Brendan O’Brien (May 9, 1962 – March 23, 2023) was an American voice and television actor best known as the original voice of Crash Bandicoot and for delivering many additional character voices for Crash Bandicoot video games throughout the Naughty Dog years.
In 1973, O’Brien began his acting career with the television picture Honor Thy Father. Later, he appeared in three Ninjas films: High Noon at Mega Mountain, P.U.N.K.S., Race to Space, and Grindhouse.
After Joe Pearson suggested he call Jason Rubin (who was looking for a voice artist), he landed the job of Crash Bandicoot. He received the part after going to the studio for the audition (where his parents used to work).
Brendan O’Brien (Voice Actor) Cause Of Death
Brendan O’Brien passed away on March 23, 2023. Regrettably, his cause of death is unknown. He also provided extra voices for the Spawn animated series and Ralph Bakshi’s Spicy City. He has also appeared in a number of live action television series, including Candid Camera and The Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys.
O’Brien took a break from acting in 2004, but would later make a comeback as a Math Teacher in an episode of Riverdale.