Canadian Star Fehr: A Family Man

Brendan Fehr

When Canadian-born actor Brendan Fehr was very young, he said he wanted to be an accountant. Why? The boy loved numbers. It seems unlikely that there were any other would-be accountants in contention for the “Genie Award” in 2008, when Fehr was crowned, "Hottest Canadian Male Star." Nothing in Brendan Fehr’s early childhood background suggested he would become a rising star in the film industry. Born in New Westminster, B.C. in 1977, Fehr spent the bulk of his time growing up playing sports. He remains a hockey fanatic to this day. In 1990, Fehr and family moved from British Columbia to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Gradually, as Brendan advanced through his teenage years his future career interests changed from pursuing accounting to getting involved in teaching. Raised in strict Mennonite tradition, the Fehr family embraced a strict adherence to the gentle virtue of non-violence. Fehr’s mother worked as a correctional case manager and his father worked in the yacht manufacturing industry.

There was absolutely no thought or desire in young Brendan’s mind when he arrived in Winnipeg to enter the world of television or feature films. However, as Fehr matured and advanced closer to his late teens and early twenties, his physical appearance began to open doors.

By the mid-1990’s Brendan's life in Winnipeg began to involve some minor modeling work with local catalogue companies where Brendan worked mostly for modest pocket change. During a visit to Vancouver in the fall of 1997, Fehr approached a model management company in the hopes of landing some additional work. The Vancouver firm took quick notice of Fehr’s poise and remarkable good looks. Gradually at first, Fehr began to realize the potential he might have working in the film and television industry. 
Coincidentally, Fehr’s first real career break came when he landed the role of Michael Guerin on the television series “Roswell.” After a three season stint the offers for Brendan Fehr poured in. He was highly sought after for many young actor roles.

Besides many television roles, Fehr also began to accumulate feature film credits including one for "Disturbing Behavior" at MGM, and a Co-Lead role in "Final Destination" opposite Devon Sawa for New Line Cinema. He also landed the Co-Lead in the independent feature "Kill Me Later", with Selma Blair. Some of Fehr’s more recent credits include playing the recurring role of laboratory technician Dan Cooper in CBS’ “CSI:Miami.”

In July of 2006 Brendan Fehr married Jennifer Rowley. The Fehr family of four now includes two daughters, James Olivia and Ellison Jane.

The role of Jay Rathbone in the upcoming feature film “Roswell FM” fits the personality of Brendan Fehr well. His character in the movie is also that of a man devoted to his family and willing to sacrifice for the needs of the next generation.

Set to begin filming in July 25th, Fehr joins cast members: Jason London (Dazed and Confused), Mirelly Taylor (TV Series - Lost), Brian Tee (The Fast and the Furious: 3), Don Stark (TV Series - That 70’s Show), Kevin Farley (An American Carol), and Hugh Elliot (Running Girl).