Acting

Artie Brennan

Artie Brennan is a distinguished actor and comedian hailing from New York City, recognized for his versatile performances across various platforms including Netflix, Showtime, Nat Geo, ABC, CBS, and Comedy Central.

His formal education in drama includes studies at NYU and Iona College, complemented by private training with Joanna Beckson. Artie refined his skills in improv and sketch comedy at renowned institutions such as Second City in Chicago and the Upright Citizens Brigade, guided by founders Matt Walsh and Ian Roberts.

Artie's talent has garnered multiple accolades, most notably winning the Best Actor award at the Best Shorts Competition for his role in the gripping thriller "In For Business." He also received a nomination for Best Actor at The Maverick Movie Awards and clinched the Best Actor title at The Daftas in 2022 for his performance in the parody "Behind The House Of Gucci." Additionally, he was part of the winning cast for Best Cast at The Alternative Film Festival for "Daytrip Massacre."

As a writer, Artie collaborated with Zene Coley to adapt their live NYC show, "A2Z: Black & White," into a TV pilot, which earned him nominations for Best Actor at both the NYCTV Fest and The Hip Hop Film Festival. His script was also recognized at the Top Indie Film Awards.

A notable highlight of Artie's career includes being featured on the covers of the NY Post and IndieWire for his leading role in the Factory 25 sitcom "Dad Day." He has appeared in national commercials for major brands such as ESPN, Good Morning America, and Kiehl's.

Artie co-created and stars in "Super Crazy Funtime Variety Game Show Hour," which has been praised by critics at TimeOut NY and AMNY. For his role in this production, he received a nomination for Best Actor in an Off-Broadway show by Broadway World in 2021. He also received acclaim for his portrayal in "With A Little Help...It's John Belushi

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