Brendan Hunt

Brendan Hunt is an American actor, writer, and producer known for co-creating and starring in the hit Apple TV+ series, “Ted Lasso,” where he plays Coach Beard. He has also made significant contributions to various film, television, and comedy projects throughout his career, earning multiple awards and nominations. After establishing himself as a versatile writer and performer with the renowned Boom Chicago comedy troupe in Amsterdam from 1998 to 2008, Brendan Hunt went on to become an acclaimed actor, writer, and producer. During his decade with Boom Chicago, Hunt served as the head writer for Comedy Central News (CCN) and co-wrote and co-starred in two-man shows, Iconic Yanks with Seth Meyers and Here Comes the Neighborhood with Jordan Peele, both performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Beyond his writing and acting, Hunt has also lent his voice to the video game Fallout 4 (2015), playing DJ Travis, and appeared in numerous commercials for major brands such as GEICO, Skittles, Oscar Mayer, and Volkswagen. Continuing to diversify his talents, Hunt debuted the one-man play Still Got It at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2016. Most recently, in 2023, he premiered another solo show, The Movement You Need, an exploration of his life experiences through the lens of The Beatles. Brendan Hunt continues to be a highly sought-after talent, demonstrating his multifaceted capabilities as a writer, actor, and producer across stage, film, and television.