Brendan Fehr
A Canadian actor who carved a lasting niche in cult sci-fi television, embodying the brooding outsider with a quiet, magnetic intensity.
Born 1977 (age 49)·Canadian film and television actor·Birthday: October 29·Generation X
Biography
Brendan Fehr's path to acting was an unlikely one, discovered while working at a golf course in his native Winnipeg. He quickly traded the fairways for film sets, landing guest spots on Canadian television before his career-defining role arrived. As Michael Guerin, the alien with a heart of gold and a perpetual scowl on 'Roswell,' Fehr captured the angst and loyalty of a generation of sci-fi fans. The show's blend of teen drama and extraterrestrial mystery provided the perfect vehicle for his understated, grounded performance. After 'Roswell,' he demonstrated versatility, moving from the paranormal to the procedural with a multi-season stint as lab tech Dan Cooper on 'CSI: Miami,' where his character's dry wit offered a counterpoint to the show's flashy forensics. Fehr has consistently worked across television genres, from the forensic drama of 'Bones' to the military suspense of 'The Night Shift,' building a career on reliable, compelling character work that often steals the scene.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Brendan was born in 1977, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Brendan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1977
#1 Movie
Star Wars
Best Picture
Annie Hall
#1 TV Show
Happy Days
Brendan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1977Born
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1982Started school
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1990Became a teenager
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1993Could drive
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1995Could vote
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Turned 21
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2007Turned 30
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2017Turned 40
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 49 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the fan-favorite alien Michael Guerin on the WB series 'Roswell' for its entire three-season run.
- Portrayed forensic investigator Dan Cooper for five seasons on the hit CBS series 'CSI: Miami.'
- Won a Gemini Award in 2008 for Hottest Canadian Male TV Star.
- Had a recurring role as Jared Booth, the brother of the title character, on the Fox series 'Bones.'
Did You Know?
He was discovered by a talent agent while working at a golf course in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Fehr is an avid hockey fan and played competitively in his youth.
He initially studied to become a history teacher before pursuing acting full-time.
He directed an episode of the television series 'The Night Shift,' in which he also starred.
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