Nicholas Brendon
Actor
54 years (Apr 12, 1971 – Mar 20, 2026)Los Angeles, California, USA
Known for
Nicholas Brendon is a television-first actor known from the sofa rather than from the multiplex. 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. The career predates the streaming era, starting in 1995. Thriller has been the steadiest territory. There are 29 entries on the credit list. Viewers know him as Kevin Lynch, from 'Criminal Minds'.
Nicholas Brendon
Actor
Known for
Nicholas Brendon is a television-first actor known from the sofa rather than from the multiplex. 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. The career predates the streaming era, starting in 1995. Thriller has been the steadiest territory. There are 29 entries on the credit list. Viewers know him as Kevin Lynch, from 'Criminal Minds'.
20 Movies
Plays Mike
Coherence
2014
Plays Basketball Player One
Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest
1995
Plays Starcat
Psycho Beach Party
2000
Plays Kyle
Survival Island
2002
Plays Andy
Big Gay Love
2013
Plays Man at Gas Station
Dawn
2022
Plays Michael
A Golden Christmas
2009
Plays Vincent
Redwood
2017
Plays Douglas Paynter
Wanton Want
2021
Plays Chase Sinclair
Blood on the Highway
2008
Plays David
The Nanny
2018
Plays Mark Matthews
The Morningside Monster
2014
Plays Paul
The Portal
2010
Plays Brad Walsh
King of Crime
2018
Plays Gary
Indigo
2013
Producer
Plays Lucas
Unholy
2007
9 TV Shows
Plays Xander Harris
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
Plays Kevin Lynch
Criminal Minds
2005
Plays Seth Richman
Kitchen Confidential
2005
Plays Self - Panelist
Hollywood Squares
1998
Plays Lee McHenry
Private Practice
2007
Plays Hester Art Alumnus
Faking It
2014
Plays Donavan
Dark/Web
2019
Plays Xander Harris
Buffy the Animated Series
2008
Plays Edgar
Without a Trace
2002
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nicholas Brendon still alive?
Nicholas Brendon passed away on March 20, 2026 at age 54.
What are the most famous roles of Nicholas Brendon?
Nicholas Brendon is best known for roles in Coherence, Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest, Psycho Beach Party.
How many movies has Nicholas Brendon been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Nicholas Brendon has appeared in 20 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Nicholas Brendon's first movie?
The career of Nicholas Brendon began with Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest (1995).
What is Nicholas Brendon's most recent movie or series?
Nicholas Brendon's most recent release is Yesterday is Almost Here, which premiered on October 31, 2025.
What TV shows has Nicholas Brendon appeared in?
On television, Nicholas Brendon has appeared in Criminal Minds, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Private Practice, Without a Trace.
Nicholas Brendon
1971-04-12 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Nicholas Brendon Schultz (April 12, 1971 – March 20, 2026), known professionally as Nicholas Brendon, was an American actor and writer. He was best known for his character Xander Harris on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.