Brendan O’Brien (May 9, 1962 – March 23, 2023) was an American voice and television actor best known as the original Crash Bandicoot voice and for providing numerous other character voices for Crash Bandicoot video games during the Naughty Dog years.
O’Brien began his acting career in 1973 with the television film Honor Thy Father. Later in his career, he appeared in three Ninjas movies: High Noon at Mega Mountain, P.U.N.K.S., Race to Space, and Grindhouse.
He earned the role of Crash Bandicoot after Joe Pearson suggested he approach Jason Rubin (who was looking for a voice artist). He got the position after traveling to the studio (where his parents used to work) for an audition.
Brendan O’Brien (Voice Actor) Parents: Meet Edmond O’Brien and Olga San Juan
Brendan O’Brien was born on May 9, 1962 in Hollywood, California. He was born to actors Edmond O’Brien (1915-1985) and Olga San Juan (1927-2009). He also has two sisters, Bridget O’Brien Adelman, a television producer, and Maria O’Brien, an actress. O’Brien took a break from acting in 2004, but would later make a comeback as a Math Teacher in an episode of Riverdale.