Brandon Ruckdashel hails from suburban Minnesota, where his family relocated to Utah when he was fourteen. This marked the beginning of his foray into the world of theatre, as he took on the roles of Westley/Man In Black in "The Princess Bride" and an ensemble member in "Lil Abner" the following year.
The family's next move took them to Virginia, where Brandon continued his theatrical studies at the E.C. Glass School. His junior year saw him take on the challenging role of Judas in "Jesus Christ Superstar," and his senior year earned him the prestigious title of "Best Actor in Virginia 2000" for his performance in "Pippin" at the Virginia Theatre Association conference.
During his senior year, Brandon attended the North Carolina School of the Arts' intensive summer acting program, which ultimately solidified his decision to pursue a career in acting. He then became a Musical Theater Major at East Carolina University, where he performed in numerous musical comedies and plays. Following his final performance in "Nutcracker" for the Dance Arts Theater, he packed his bags and made the move to New York.
Brandon quickly found work in the city, appearing in a range of projects including Ivan Reitman's "Super Ex-Girlfriend" and the indie film "The Landscapers Daughter." He also landed the lead role of Hotdog in the musical "Surf's Up!" and starred in the feature film "Virgil," playing the title character, which is set for release next year.
Brandon's impressive resume continued to grow with his lead role in the controversial play "Ascension," which opened to rave reviews in New York. He played Lorenzo Sabatino, a charismatic and dangerous young man. More recently, he took on the role of Twist in the musical "Twist" in Los Angeles, also to critical acclaim.
On television, Brandon has had the lead role in the HBO/Cinemax series "Coed Confidential" and appeared in the spin-off feature "Cougar School." He has also had recurring guest star roles in the Here Network series "The Lair" and the HBO/Cinemax series "Life On Top," as well as the Jerry Zucker pilot "National Debt."
In addition to his work in film and television, Brandon has continued to hone his stage skills. In Los Angeles, he played Chip in the musical "The Next Big Thing" and Twist in the Drama Desk Award-nominated "Twist." In New York, he has starred in George Carr's "A Body Without A Head" and Alexander Pushkin's "Little Tragedies."
