Brian O'Halloran

Brian O'Halloran
O'Halloran at the Florida Supercon, June 2015.
Born (1969-12-20) December 20, 1969
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1991–present

Brian Christopher O'Halloran (born December 20, 1969) is an American actor best known for his roles in Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse films. He played Dante Hicks in Smith's debut film Clerks and its 2006 sequel, Clerks II. He has also made appearances in most of Smith's films, either as his Clerks character Dante Hicks or one of Dante's cousins.

Early life

O'Halloran was born in Manhattan, New York City, and lived in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey since the age of 13.[1] A first-generation Irish-American, both his parents emigrated from Ireland. His father died when O'Halloran was 15 years old.[2]

Career

O'Halloran is the lead actor in the 2000 film Vulgar, about a small town clown who is traumatized after he is attacked during one of his performances. Writer/director Bryan Johnson wrote the lead specifically with O' Halloran in mind.

He has worked on theatre productions since high school. He has said on the subject of doing theatre:

Oh, yeah. It's the best training you can do, as an actor. To be in front of a live audience. There's no 'Stop, wait, oh geez, what was that line again?' It just sharpens your reflexes. It sharpens your interaction. And it definitely sharpens your memory because you have to know an entire show from beginning to end.[3]

Since Clerks, O'Halloran has primarily been a stage actor, working with the Boomerang Theatre Company, the New Jersey Repertory Company and the Tri-State Actors Theatre, among others.

Personal life

He is currently a resident of Staten Island.[4]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994ClerksDante Hicks
1995MallratsGill Hicks
1997Groupies
Chasing AmyExecutive Jim Hicks
1999DogmaGrant Hicksas Brian Christopher O'Halloran
2000Clerks: The Animated SeriesDante Hicksvoice-only
VulgarWill Carlson/Flappy/Vulgaras Brian Christopher O'Halloran
2001Jay and Silent Bob Strike BackDante Hicksas Brian Christopher O'Halloran
Drop Dead RosesShawnas Brian C. O'Halloran
2002The Flying CarDante Hicks
2003Moby Presents: Alien Sex PartyClerk
2006Clerks IIDante Hicks
2007Brutal MassacreJay
The Junior DefendersMitch Stoneoriginally titled Groupies; its principal photography occurred in February–March 1997.[3]
2008The HappeningJeep Driver
Hooking UpDr. Jordan
2011Pokémon: Black & WhiteMr. GarrisonEpisode 694: Gotta Catch a Roggenrola!
2012Cry for RevengeTBA
2015Shooting ClerksElis HeimermannAlso associate producer and special thanks
2017Right Before Your EyesJohn McCann
TBAFleaScavengerPost production

References

  1. ↑ Cahillane, Kevin. "For the Stars of 'Clerks,' It's Take Two". The New York Times. July 16, 2006. Accessed February 15, 2011. "Mr. O'Halloran, a resident of Old Bridge since age 13, has not had to go the McJob route."
  2. ↑ Filichia, Peter. "Brian O'Halloran goes from 'Clerks' to 'The Crucible'", The Star-Ledger, July 23, 2010. Accessed March 26, 2011.
  3. 1 2 "Interview with Brian O'Halloran". View Askew. February 2, 1998. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
  4. ↑ Filichia, Peter. "Brian O'Halloran goes from 'Clerks' to 'The Crucible'", The Star-Ledger, July 23, 2010. Accessed December 2, 2010. "Although he now lives on Staten Island..."
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