Brendan Beiser
Known for
Brendan Beiser is a screen veteran of the old school who has seen the business change around him more than once. Agent Pendrell in 'The X-Files' is the role that outgrew the rest. 'Downsizing' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. 37 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it.
Brendan Beiser
18 Movies
19 Series
Brendan Beiser is a screen veteran of the old school who has seen the business change around him more than once. Agent Pendrell in 'The X-Files' is the role that outgrew the rest. 'Downsizing' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. 37 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it.
Movies
Plays Reunion Friend
Downsizing
2017
Plays Teddy's Dad
Tooth Fairy
2010
Plays Bellhop
I'll Be Home for Christmas
1998
Plays Man on Pay Phone
Excess Baggage
1997
Plays Ellis
Head Over Heels
2001
Plays Allan
Ice Angel
2000
Plays Chuck
Supercollider
2013
Plays Umpire
The Sandlot: Heading Home
2007
Plays Peter Young
Savage Island
2004
Plays Race Official #1
Chilly Dogs
2001
Plays Deputy Perry
Goblin
2010
Plays Ned
The Fear: Resurrection
1999
Plays News Reporter
Golf Punks
1998
Plays Carl the Funeral Director
See Grace Fly
2003
Plays Justin
Luba
2018
TV Shows
Plays Detective Watts
Pretty Hard Cases
2021
Plays Agent Pendrell
The X-Files
1993
Plays Norbert Hollister
The Institute
2025
Plays Jeff
The Boys
2019
Plays Eli
Star Trek: Discovery
2017
Plays Steve
Fringe
2008
Plays Tavius
Stargate Atlantis
2004
Plays Flux
Andromeda
2000
Plays Weaver
Stargate SG-1
1997
Plays Photographer
Reaper
2007
Plays Blue Collar Husband
Dark Angel
2000
Plays Dr. Drechmeyer
Eureka
2006
Plays Young Paxton Oaks
Viper
1994
Plays Ben Powell
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Ebenezer Black
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017
Plays Friendly Guy
Orphan Black
2013
Plays Color Commentator
Psych
2006
Plays Gus Beemer
Carter
2018
Plays Benton
The Dead Zone
2002
Latest Trailers
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Luba
Full Filmography
The Institute
Norbert Hollister · 5 episodes
2025–
TV
Lissa's Trip
Coop
2022
Film
Pretty Hard Cases
Detective Watts · 14 episodes
2021–
TV
The Boys
Jeff · 2 episodes
2019–
TV
Carter
Gus Beemer · 1 episode
2018–
TV
Luba
Justin
2018
Film
Downsizing
Reunion Friend
2017
Film
Frankie Drake Mysteries
Ebenezer Black · 1 episode
2017–
TV
Star Trek: Discovery
Eli · 2 episodes
2017–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Brendan Beiser and where are they from?
Brendan Beiser is 56 years old, born on April 17, 1970 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Brendan Beiser?
Brendan Beiser is best known for roles in Downsizing, Tooth Fairy, I'll Be Home for Christmas.
How many movies has Brendan Beiser been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Brendan Beiser has appeared in 18 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Brendan Beiser's first movie?
The career of Brendan Beiser began with Harvey (1996).
What is Brendan Beiser's most recent movie or series?
Brendan Beiser's most recent release is The Institute, which premiered on July 13, 2025.
What TV shows has Brendan Beiser appeared in?
On television, Brendan Beiser has appeared in The Boys, The X-Files, Fringe, Star Trek: Discovery.
Brendan Beiser
1970-04-17 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Brendan Beiser is a Canadian film and television actor, best known for playing Agent Pendrell in the television series "The X-Files".