Brendon Boone was born in Meridian, Mississippi, to the Reverend Dr. Norman Boone Sr. and Leola Speed Boone. His early years were marked by frequent moves as his father, a Methodist Church minister, was transferred to new congregations, including a stint as a Navy Chaplain during World War II in San Diego.
As a child, Brendon excelled in sports, particularly basketball and football, and even won the Mississippi state Soap Box Derby championship in 1952. However, his disappointment at coming in second at the World Soap Box Derby competition in Ohio was alleviated by a words of encouragement from celebrity attendee Jimmy Stewart, who told him he was still a champion in his home state.
Brendon's academic pursuits took him to Georgia Tech and Emory University, where he studied architecture, English, and theology. He later transferred to the prestigious theater program at Rollins College in Florida, where his portrayal of Sakini in the Annie Russell Theater production of "Teahouse of the August Moon" earned him widespread acclaim and caught the attention of Hollywood producers.
After studying in New York, Brendon moved to Hollywood, where he began his career writing, producing, and starring in "The Tormented Years" with Jamie Russell directing. He went on to secure guest starring roles on TV shows such as "Bonanza", "Rawhide", and "The Virginian", as well as the TV movie "Assault!", which led to his starring role in the WWII action series "Garrison's Gorillas" in 1967-68.
Brendon's portrayal of Chief, a half-breed Indian, earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Most Popular TV Star - Male from the International Hollywood Foreign Press Association. He went on to guest star in numerous TV shows, including "Gunsmoke", "Quincy, ME", "Emergency", "Falcon Crest", "Fantasy Island", and "Jake and the Fat Man", as well as TV movies such as "The Hanged Man", "Death Race", "Hanging by a Thread", and "The Hostage Heart".
In addition to his TV work, Brendon starred in the 1973 feature film "The Big Game" alongside Stephen Boyd, Cameron Mitchell, France Nuyen, and Ray Milland.
Brendon's strong Christian faith and lifetime of experiences, including his southern upbringing during the turbulent Civil Rights era and his experiences as a single father, have culminated in his novel and screenplay "Preacher and Co", a story of love, brotherhood, loyalty, and redemption.
In January 1999, Brendon married actress Karen Jensen.
