Brady Hepner
Brady Hepner | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 18, 2005 Wallburg, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Education | High Point Christian Academy |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2021-present |
Brady Hepner is an American film and television actor from North Carolina. His film roles include The Black Phone (2021) and The Holdovers (2023).
Early life
[edit]He is from Wallburg, North Carolina, near Winston-Salem. He was a keen soccer player in his youth, and only thought about becoming an actor after being inspired watching the series Stranger Things when in his early teens. He attended High Point Christian Academy.[1][2][3]
Career
[edit]He had an early role in 2021 on the long-running television series Chicago Fire at the age of 15.[1] He appeared alongside Mason Thames and Ethan Hawke as Vance Hooper in the horror film The Black Phone (2021).[4]
He could be seen as bullying sports jock Teddy Kountze in the 2023 film The Holdovers.[5] In September 2024, he was cast in Kevin Williamson's Netflix drama The Waterfront.[6][7] The series was broadcast in June of 2025.[8] He has a role in the horror film Abraham's Boys (2025), portraying the character of Van Helsing, written by The Black Phone screenwriter Joe Hill, son of writer Stephen King.[9][10]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Chicago Fire | Dylan | 1 episode |
| 2021 | The Black Phone | Vance Hopper | Film |
| 2023 | The Holdovers | Teddy Kountze | Feature film |
| 2025 | The Waterfront | Diller Hopkins | Main cast; 8 episodes |
| 2025 | Abraham's Boys † | Van Helsing | Post-production |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Local teen lands role on 'Chicago Fire' episode". Thomasville Times. 12 Mar 2021.
- ^ Staton, John (18 June 2025). "A Netflix series shot in Wilmington and Southport to premiere soon. Here's what to know". Star News Online. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Teen actor dials up horror role in 'The Black Phone'". hpnews.com. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ Wells, Josh (22 June 2022). "'THE BLACK PHONE' DIALS UP GREAT REVIEWS AS CRITICS PRAISE ETHAN HAWKE'S 'SKIN-CRAWLING' PERFORMANCE". Syfy.com. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ Soo Hoo, Fawnia (December 20, 2023). "School of Frocks, Jocks and Shocks: Creating Student Costumes for 'The Holdovers,' 'Priscilla' and 'Saltburn'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (Sep 18, 2024). "Kevin Williamson Netflix Drama Series 'The Waterfront' Adds Nine to Cast, Marcos Siega to Direct". Variety. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (September 18, 2024). "Netflix's 'The Waterfront' Casts 6 Including Melissa Benoist, Rafael L. Silva, Gerardo Celasco & Jake Weary". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: Brady Hepner talks about 'The Waterfront' before premiere date". wect.com. June 10, 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ Haysom, Sam (12 June 2025). "Abrahams Boys trailer teases a family stalked by Dracula". Bundle.
- ^ Staton, John (June 18, 2025). "This North Carolina actor has a starring role in a new Netflix drama". Yahoo.com. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- Brady Hepner at IMDb
