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- Birthday: 1982-10-08
Stuart Brennan
Stuart Brennan is a highly accomplished BAFTA Cymru-winning British actor, playwright, producer, and director, born on October 8, 1982, in Barnstaple, North Devon. He is a prominent advocate for independent cinema, actively involved in establishing film festivals worldwide. Brennan has a reputation for his dedication to roles, notably undertaking significant weight changes for various characters, including losing two stone for his portrayal of boxer Howard Winstone in "Risen" (2010), a performance for which he also won a BAFTA Cymru for Best Actor. He was even made an honorary World Boxing Champion by the WBC in recognition of his five years of training for the role.Brennan has a prolific career spanning acting, directing, writing, and producing. His acting credits include films such as "Warlord" (2025), "Warchief" (2024), "Kingslayer" (2022), "Wolf" (2019), and "The Reverend" (2011), often taking on lead roles. As a filmmaker, he frequently writes, directs, and produces his own projects. He directed and produced "Warlord" (2025), "Kingslayer" (2022), "Wolf" (2019), "The Necromancer" (2018), and the award-winning "Plan Z" (2016), for which he received a Best Director award at the Horrorhound Weekend Film Festival.In 2014, Brennan set up Stronghold Studios, which now serves as his primary production company, amalgamating various production and post-production entities. He has worked with industry veterans like Martin Scorsese and has successfully navigated finance and distribution deals for independent films. His commitment to storytelling extends across various media, including developing projects that span books, films, and games.
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Warlord 2025
2025