Brian Letscher (born July 6, 1972) is an American actor, best known for his recurring role as Secret Service Agent Tom Larsen in the ABC political drama Scandal.
Brian Letscher | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 6, 1972 Grosse Pointe, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Relatives | Matt Letscher (brother) Aaron Letscher (brother) |
Personal life edit
Letscher was born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, the middle brother of actor Matt Letscher and entrepreneur Aaron Letscher. He attended college at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan and graduated in economics.[1] He played football for the Michigan Wolverines football team.[2]
Acting edit
Brian moved to New York City to pursue acting and after joining Public Theater Shakespeare Lab, he landed roles in films Kate & Leopold, Slippery Slope and Puccini for Beginners. He also had small roles in television Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and theatre Burning Blue. Brian also began working with The Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, Michigan. He played the lead role of Bo Decker in William Inge's Bus Stop and the production earned The Detroit Free Press' "Best Play" award. Brian became a produced playwright when The Purple Rose developed and produced a full equity run of his first play, "When The Lights Come On", about his experiences in the world of college football. Having been shifted to Los Angeles eight years ago, Brian has appeared in over two dozen television shows, most notably SCANDAL and CW's VALOR, and has become a member of The Pacific Residents Theatre Company, Rogue Machine as well as continuing to write and develop his own work.[3]
Writing edit
Brian has written multiple plays, having his first one "When The Lights Come On" produced by actor Jeff Daniels' The Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, MI. His next play, "Smart Love", world premiered at The Purple Rose in January 2017. "Smart Love" then had its West Coast Premiere at Pacific Resident Theatre in Venice, CA and received a "Critic's Choice" nod from the LA Times.[4]
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Kate & Leopold | Ad Executive | |
| 2006 | Slippery Slope | Chad | |
| 2006 | Puccini for Beginners | Jeff | |
| 2013 | Running Up That Hill | Mr. Fash | Short film |
| 2015 | Orphan is the New Orange | Paul | Short film |
| 2015 | The Final Analysis | Short film | |
| 2016 | Wake Up America! | Vincent Brandis | Short film |
| 2018 | Fading Scars | Ben | Short film |
| 2019 | Portrait of a Woman at Dawn | Jack Wakefield | Short film |
| 2019 | Loners | Lincoln Chalk | |
| 2020 | Wear a Mask, Bat Dick | Batman | Short film |
| 2020 | Veterans Day 2020, an adaptation of War Words | Chase | Short film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | NYPD Blue | Wally | Episode: "Porn Free" |
| 2003 - 2005 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Patrick McCorkle / Paramedic | Episodes: "Raw" (2005) and "Soulless" (2003) |
| 2006 | All My Children | Dennis - Security Guard | Episode no 19435, 19449, 19432 and 19431 |
| 2006 | Law & Order | Mark Rhodes | Episode: "Cost of Capital" |
| 2007 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Julie's Brother | Episodes: "Frame" |
| 2008 | How I Met Your Mother | Angry Man | Episode: "No Tomorrow" |
| 2008 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Richard Langford | Episode: "Two and a Half Deaths" |
| 2008 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Diego | Episodes: "Brother's Keeper" |
| 2008 | NCIS | Sam Bennett | Episode: "Road Kill" |
| 2009 | Cold Case | Detective Pete McGinley | Episode: "Officer Down" |
| 2009 | Bones | Amos | Episode: "The Plain in the Prodigy " |
| 2009 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Marine CPL Scott Reilly | Episode: "Ambush" |
| 2009 | The Prospector | Caleb Montgomery | Short film |
| 2010 | Pretty Little Liars | Mr. Gazzaro | Episode: "There's No Place Like Homecoming" |
| 2010 | Sons of Tucson | Derek | Episode: "Ambush" |
| 2010 | The Mentalist | Billy Mock | Episode: "Red Carpet Treatment" |
| 2011 | Burn Notice | Ward | Episode: "Army of One" |
| 2012 | House of Lies | Derek Fielder | Episode: "Amsterdam" |
| 2012 | Hollywood Heights | Gus Sanders | 25 episodes, recurring role |
| 2012–2018 | Scandal | Tom Larsen | 33 episodes, recurring role |
| 2013 | Castle | Liam Finch | Episode: "The Wild Rover" |
| 2014 | Crisis | Flip | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2014 | Perception | Shane McNamara | Episode: "Shiver" |
| 2014 | Grimm | Timothy Perkal | Episodes: "Octopus Head" and "Thanks for the Memories" |
| 2014–2016 | One & Done | Luke | 7 Episodes, recurring role |
| 2015 | Hawaii Five-0 | Mark Dupont | Episode: "Poina 'ole" |
| 2019 | Chicago Fire | Coach Snyder | Episode: "It Wasn't About Hockey" |
| 2020 | NCIS: New Orleans | James Keene | Episode: "Bad Moon Rising" |
| 2020 | Station 19 | Agent Prine | Episode: "No Days Off" |
| 2020 | Magnum P.I. | Bruce | Episode: "Double Jeopardy" |
| 2022 | FBI: International | Mark Douglas | Episode: "Chew Toy" |
| 2022 | 9-1-1: Lone Star | Griffin | 2 Episodes |
References edit
- ^ Yaeger (April 10, 2016). Outtake: Brian Letscher on how he decided to become an actor (Video Podcast). One Question Interviews. YouTube. Event occurs at 0:05. Retrieved Sep 25, 2019.
[Y]ou had a few paths. You started with an economics degree.
- ^ "'Scandal' actor tackles artificial intelligence, love in Purple Rose world premiere". Archived from the original on January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
- ^ "On The Rise: Brian Letscher On His Career, 'Scandal' and 'Grimm' And Much More!". iconvsicon.com. 29 October 2014. Archived from the original on 21 April 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
- ^ "Letschers Crowdfunding 'One And Done' Basketball Comedy Series". deadline.com. October 4, 2014. Archived from the original on April 20, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2016.