Brandon Paul Flynn (born October 11, 1993)[1] is an American actor, best known for his role as Justin Foley in the series 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020). His work in film and television includes the series Manhunt (2024), Ratched (2020)[2], and True Detective (2019), and the films The Parenting (2025) and Hellraiser (2022).

Early life

Flynn was born and raised in Miami, Florida,[3] where he attended high school at New World School of the Arts.[2] He graduated from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, and studied at The Globe Theatre's Shakespeare Conservatory in London[4]. Flynn's first role was at the age of ten, playing Mr. Smee in a musical version of Peter Pan.[5]

Career

Film and Television

In 2016, Flynn was cast as Mike the Intern in BrainDead. In February 2018, he joined the third season of True Detective as Ryan Peters in a recurring capacity.[6]

From 2017 to 2020, Flynn portrayed Justin Foley in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why.[7] Foley, one of the main characters through all four seasons, was a recovering heroine addict with a past of working as a sex worker.[8]

In 2020, Flynn made his feature film acting debut in the dark indie comedy Looks That Kill, starring as a high school student whose physical appearance causes the death of anyone who looks at him.[9] In the same year, he had a recurring role as Henry Osgood in the 2020 television series Ratched, a quadruple amputee and sadist who lives locked in his home with his mother, Lenore Osgood, played by Sharon Stone.[10] He has since appeared in a number of series and films including Manhunt (2024) and The Parenting (2025).

Theater

Flynn's New York theater debut was in the role of Luke in the off-Broadway production of John Kander and Greg Pierce's musical Kid Victory at the Vineyard Theatre, in 2017.[11] In 2025, he returned to the stage to play a young Marlon Brando in the off-Broadway premiere of Gregg Ostrin's play Kowalski at The Duke on 42nd Street.[12]

Other

Flynn has starred in multiple Calvin Klein campaigns, including the brand's 2023 Pride campaign alongside Amandla Stenberg, the 2023 holiday campaign opposite Hailey Bieber, and the Spring 2024 menswear campaign.[13]

Personal life

Flynn is gay.[14] He married his husband, Jordan Tannahill, in October 2024.[15] Flynn is Jewish.[16][17][18]

Filmography

Films

Brandon Flynn film performances
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Looks That Kill Max Richards [9]
2022 Hellraiser Matt McKendry [19]
2023 The Senior Micah [20][21]
2025 The Parenting Josh

Television

Brandon Flynn television performances
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 BrainDead Mike the Intern 1 episode
2019 True Detective Ryan Peters Recurring role [6]
2017–2020 13 Reasons Why Justin Foley Main role
2020 Ratched Henry Osgood Recurring role
2024 Manhunt Edwin Stanton Jr. Miniseries

Voice work

Brandon Flynn voice work performances
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 Girls Like Girls Trenton [22]

Music videos

Brandon Flynn music video performances
Year Title Role Performer(s) Ref.
2018 "Lockjaw" — Cook Thugless (feat. Shyrley)

References

  1. ^ Orenstein, Hannah (April 17, 2017). "12 Things You Didn't Know About "13 Reasons Why" Actor Brandon Flynn". Seventeen. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Orenstein, Hannah (April 17, 2017). "12 Things You Didn't Know About "13 Reasons Why" Actor Brandon Flynn". Seventeen.com. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2017. He went to high school at New World School of the Arts.
  3. ^ "Rutgers Theater Company presents What's It Gonna Be? Ensemble Creation 1.0". newjerseystage.com. March 21, 2013. Archived from the original on November 16, 2020. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  4. ^ "Kowalski - A New Play by Gregg Ostrin and Directed by Colin Hanlon". Arts News Now, January 17, 2025.
  5. ^ Keaney, Quinn (April 19, 2017). "We'll Bet You Can't Guess 13 Reasons Why Star Brandon Flynn's Secret Talent". Popsugar Celebrity. Archived from the original on January 31, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
  6. ^ a b "True Detective: Brandon Flynn & Michael Graziadei Set To Recur In Season 3 Of HBO Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. February 2018. Archived from the original on June 8, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  7. ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (June 28, 2019). "Brandon Flynn on Hollywood Double Standards and Never Actually Coming Out". Variety. Archived from the original on July 30, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  8. ^ "13 Reasons Why's Brandon Flynn on Justin's tragic ending: 'I'll never ever ever forget Justin Foley'". Entertainment Weekly, June 16, 2020.
  9. ^ a b N'Duka, Amanda (March 22, 2018). "Brandon Flynn, Julia Goldani Telles & Ki Hong Lee To Topline Dark Comedy Looks That Kill For American High". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 11, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  10. ^ Sorren, Martha (September 18, 2020). "13 Reasons Why Fans Will Absolutely Hate Brandon Flynn's Ratched Character". Bustle. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  11. ^ Kid Victory Archived August 12, 2017, at the Wayback Machine at Vineyard Theatre
  12. ^ "'Kowalski' review — when Marlon Brando met Tennessee Williams". New York Theater Guide, January 27, 2025.
  13. ^ "Hailey Bieber and Brandon Flynn Star in Calvin Klein’s Holiday Campaign". Women's Wear Daily, November 1, 2023.
  14. ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (June 20, 2019). "Brandon Flynn on Hollywood Double Standards and Never Actually Coming Out". Variety. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  15. ^ Taylor, Elise (November 4, 2024). "Brandon Flynn and Jordan Tannahill Wore Ludovic de Saint Sernin for Their Avant-Garde East Village Wedding". Vogue. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  16. ^ Flynn, Brandon [@brandonflynn] (December 10, 2020). "My family is Jewish and therefore I am Jewish. How I practice is how I practice... I hope you have a beautiful Hanukkah, from my Jewish family to yours". Retrieved October 7, 2021 – via Instagram.
  17. ^ Flynn, Brandon [@brandonflynn] (December 24, 2016). "🕎". Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2019 – via Instagram.
  18. ^ Flynn, Brandon [@brandonflynn] (December 10, 2020). "Holidays Happy first night of Hanukkah, happy holidays. For each night of Hanukkah I will share a charity as well. It's not meant to flood you with anxieties about feeling as if you have to give to every single one, or make you feel like you have to give at all... but to bring awareness and perspective to the holidays, they are not always a simple time or an abundant time for all. Especially this year, with businesses and families and health being impacted by a pandemic, there is a lot of hopelessness and fear surrounding this time, as we inch towards a new year, some of us very far from our families and loved ones, so, I will be sharing, to perchance inspire; giving back, being of service, and finding ways to make this holiday season special". Archived from the original on May 14, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2021 – via Instagram.
  19. ^ Lang, Brent (October 7, 2021). "'Hellraiser' Reboot Unveils Full Cast, Including Jamie Clayton as Pinhead". Variety. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  20. ^ Boyum, Jamey (November 8, 2021). "Longview trainer teaches actor to safely play football for upcoming film". KLTV. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  21. ^ Dicker, Ron (March 24, 2022). "Michael Chiklis Disses F-Word Advice That Tom Brady Gave Him For Football Movie". HuffPost. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  22. ^ Daw, Stephen (April 4, 2023). "Hayley Kiyoko Enlists an All-Queer Cast for Her 'Girls Like Girls' Audiobook". Billboard.
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