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 the Crash Bandicoot video games throughout the Naughty Dog years.
In 1973, O’Brien made his acting debut in the television picture Honor Thy Father. He later 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 contact Jason Rubin (who was looking for a voice artist), he landed the role of Crash Bandicoot. He earned the job after coming to the studio for the audition (where his parents used to work).
Brendan O’Brien (Voice Actor) Net Worth At Death
Brendan O’Brien’s net worth is believed to be between $10 million and $20 million at the time of his death. 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.