Brandon Ludwig
Canadian actor (born 1990)
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Brandon Ludwig (born September 30, 1990) is a Canadian actor. He achieved international recognition for portraying a promiscuous and dim-witted but good-natured roommate on the television show Gamer's Paradise.[1] His persona on the show was considered a "ladies' man," with a marked childish side.
Brandon Ludwig | |
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 Brandon Ludwig at the Academy Canadian Screen Awards red carpet March 13, 2016 | |
| Born | September 30, 1990 |
| Other names | DON BR4N |
| Education | Waterloo University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Gamer's Paradise |
| Height | 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Website | |
Early life
Ludwig was born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario.[2] He graduated from the University of Waterloo.[3] His early acting education came from the Second City School in Toronto where he moved after university to pursue his acting career.
Career
Ludwig had his first role in a Canadian film in 2007 with his brother Sheldon Ludwig.[4] He went on to book over 100 different jobs in his career before he was able to get into television.[5] Sheldon went on to create a film/TV production company, Don Shal Productions.[6] Brandon on the other hand, acted in various roles in film and television such as: A Fighting Man, My Babysitter's a Vampire, Man Seeking Woman.[7] Ludwig's most notable achievement came when he contributed to Joseph Gordon-Levitt's HitRecord on TV television show where they won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media – Social TV Experience; Joseph shared the Emmy with his contributors.[8][9] Brandon and Sheldon partner together in the industry and are known as the Ludwig Bros. Ludwig is directing Canadian Star which is a documentary about bringing to light the subject of name recognition in Canada; the documentary will be released in 2016.[10] Ludwig's next project will be The Dunner (movie working title) with Sanctuary sci-fi star Robin Dunne with his brother and Dave Roberts.[11]
Since 2020, Ludwig has been a regular on the podcast Beam Me Up Scotty, created and hosted by his friend Kenny Scott Guffey.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Rent-a-Goalie | Yellow Cats Goalie |
| 2010 | The Bridge | Bennie |
| 2010 | My Babysitter's a Vampire | Electro-Vampire |
| 2014 | HitRecord on TV | Game Announcer |
| 2014 | A Fighting Man | Bobby |
| 2015 | Man Seeking Woman | Xander |
| 2016 | Lost & Found Music Studios | A&R Rep |
| 2016 | 11.22.63 | Rookie |
| 2020 | Gamer's paradise | Big |