Nicholas Brendon
Currently Active
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1971 — Present
Actorartistwriter
Personal Info
- Born
- Apr 12, 1971
- Age
- 55
- Birth Place
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
LEGACY & ORIGINS
Born Nicholas Brendon Schultz
April 12, 1971
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died March 20, 2026 (aged 54)
Greencastle, Indiana, U.S.
Occupations
Actorartistwriter
Nicholas Brendon Schultz (April 12, 1971 – March 20, 2026) was an American actor, artist, and writer. He is best known for playing Xander Harris in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) and Kevin Lynch in Criminal Minds (2007–2014).
Brendon continued to work steadily as an actor, with recurring roles on television and starring parts in independent films such as Coherence and Big Gay Love (both 2013). He also pursued visual art, exhibiting and selling his paintings and photography. Brendon struggled for many years with depression and alcoholism, which contributed to a series of legal issues, including multiple arrests and convictions for vandalism, theft, and domestic violence. He died in his sleep at age 54.
April 12, 1971
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died March 20, 2026 (aged 54)
Greencastle, Indiana, U.S.
Occupations
Actorartistwriter
Nicholas Brendon Schultz (April 12, 1971 – March 20, 2026) was an American actor, artist, and writer. He is best known for playing Xander Harris in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) and Kevin Lynch in Criminal Minds (2007–2014).
Brendon continued to work steadily as an actor, with recurring roles on television and starring parts in independent films such as Coherence and Big Gay Love (both 2013). He also pursued visual art, exhibiting and selling his paintings and photography. Brendon struggled for many years with depression and alcoholism, which contributed to a series of legal issues, including multiple arrests and convictions for vandalism, theft, and domestic violence. He died in his sleep at age 54.
Life & Career Details
Born Nicholas Brendon Schultz
April 12, 1971
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died March 20, 2026 (aged 54)
Greencastle, Indiana, U.S.
Occupations
Actorartistwriter
Nicholas Brendon Schultz (April 12, 1971 – March 20, 2026) was an American actor, artist, and writer. He is best known for playing Xander Harris in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) and Kevin Lynch in Criminal Minds (2007–2014).
Brendon continued to work steadily as an actor, with recurring roles on television and starring parts in independent films such as Coherence and Big Gay Love (both 2013). He also pursued visual art, exhibiting and selling his paintings and photography. Brendon struggled for many years with depression and alcoholism, which contributed to a series of legal issues, including multiple arrests and convictions for vandalism, theft, and domestic violence. He died in his sleep at age 54.
April 12, 1971
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died March 20, 2026 (aged 54)
Greencastle, Indiana, U.S.
Occupations
Actorartistwriter
Nicholas Brendon Schultz (April 12, 1971 – March 20, 2026) was an American actor, artist, and writer. He is best known for playing Xander Harris in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) and Kevin Lynch in Criminal Minds (2007–2014).
Brendon continued to work steadily as an actor, with recurring roles on television and starring parts in independent films such as Coherence and Big Gay Love (both 2013). He also pursued visual art, exhibiting and selling his paintings and photography. Brendon struggled for many years with depression and alcoholism, which contributed to a series of legal issues, including multiple arrests and convictions for vandalism, theft, and domestic violence. He died in his sleep at age 54.
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