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).

Brendan Fehr Selected for Lead

Brendan Fehr

Los Angeles – Director Stephen Griffin announced today that thirty-three year old Canadian actor Brendan Fehr, has been selected to play the lead role of Jay Rathbone in the feature Roswell FM. Fehr will join co-lead Mirelly Taylor in the feature film scheduled for shooting on location in Roswell, N.M. starting July 25^th.

Born in New Westminster, British Columbia, Fehr is an accomplished actor who began his career modeling to earn more pocket money. Since 2008 when Fehr won the Gemini Award (Hottest Canadian Male Star) he has had a recurring role as the character Jared Booth on the television series “Bones.”

It is not the first time Fehr has played a role in a production based on the town of Roswell. He portrayed Michael Guerin on the WB television series Roswell from 1999-2002.

A romantic comedy, Roswell FM is a lighthearted story about Fehr’s character who must decide between his dream job hosting a quirky, UFO-themed talk show in Roswell, and the financial needs of his family. He is surrounded by a group of hysterically eccentric characters at the radio station, including the object of his affections, Lacy Del Rio (Mirelly Taylor).