Australian actor, dramatist, and director Brendan Cowell. He received praise for his performance as Hamlet in Bell Shakespeare’s 2008 production of the play.
In 2010, he appeared in the Sydney Theatre Company production of True West, which was directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Cowell portrayed the mysterious Tom in Love My Way on Australian cable TV, for which he also wrote numerous episodes, and he portrayed Todd in Life Support on SBS TV’s first two seasons, for which he also wrote sketches.
In Season 7 of the HBO television series Game of Thrones, Cowell debuted as Harrag, an Ironborn sea captain who is a supporter of Theon Greyjoy.
Brendan Cowell parents: Meet Bruce Cowell, Yvonne Cowell
Bruce Cowell and Yvonne Cowell are Brendan Cowell’s parents. Cowell was raised in the Cronulla neighborhood beside the seaside after being born in Sydney. He attributes his motivation to explore his artistic side to his mother and his high school theater teacher.
He pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre/Media at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst.
Along with a number of other honors, Cowell received the Patrick White Playwrights’ Award for his third play, Bed. In 2009, his play Ruben Guthrie played to packed houses at the Belvoir St Theatre. 2011 saw a brand-new production of it at La Boite Theatre, under the direction of David Berthold and starring Gyton Grantley.
