Biography

Brandon Jason Marquez was born on July 14, 1993, in Sherman, Texas, and raised in Palm Desert, California. From an early age, Brandon was captivated by the entertainment industry, sparking a passion for acting that began when he was just six years old. His father, Jason Marquez, worked as the head chef for Gala Catering, providing Brandon with behind-the-scenes access to Hollywood sets and exclusive events. Through these connections, Brandon met numerous stars, including Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Drew Barrymore, Winona Ryder, Denzel Washington, Rob Schneider, and other members of Adam Sandler's crew. At just seven years old, he visited Adam Sandler's home, as his father was Sandler's personal chef. Additionally, his father personally catered to Brad Pitt on the set of *Fight Club*, serving him in his trailer and forming a close rapport during the production.

Brandon's passion for the industry led him to attend a major showcase, where he was signed to Eris Talent Agency by his first agent, Anita McKorn. Recognizing his potential, Anita moved him up the roster to work with an agent focused on securing bigger opportunities. This transition recently led to Brandon landing representation with his first modeling agency as well, TBA, further aligning him with his main goal: working in FILM & TV. His earlier experience in unscripted television and background acting for major networks and streaming platforms served mainly as a way to gain experience and refine his craft before moving onto more substantial, scripted roles.

Some of his past experiences include appearances on *Let's Make a Deal* with Wayne Brady, *You Bet Your Life* with Jay Leno, *Pictionary* with Jerry O'Connell, *The Prank Panel* (a prank show featuring Johnny Knoxville and Eric Andre), the scripted comedy court show *We The People with Judge Lauren Lake*, and *Hey! Yahoo!* with Tom Cavanagh. Brandon has also performed featured background roles on *The Late Late Show with James Corden*, *Dr. Phil*, *DAVE* on Hulu (Season 3, Episode 8 as a Met Gala attendee), an HBO Max pilot titled *More* (as a server), *Grey's Anatomy* (as medical staff), *LOOT* on Apple TV+ (as a bartender), and more to gain experience, connections, and exposure to be able work his way up within the industry. With new projects in the works, Brandon continues to work toward pursuing scripted roles in Film and TV.

In addition to his acting career, Brandon is a dedicated father and musician. He is the frontman of the heavy metal band "Annabelle Asylum," showcasing his versatility and passion for the arts across multiple disciplines.

For more details and updates about Brandon's upbringing & other projects, you can follow Brandon on Instagram at [@brandonjmarquez]

- IMDb mini biography by: Brandon Jason Marquez