Brett Sheridan
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Brett Charles Sheridan (born March 3, 1974) in Fremont, Nebraska
is an American actor that has been in many national TV commercials and is currently best known for his role as George a.k.a "Mr. Wiggly" on the web series
"The Guild
".
1996 - College
, Brett writes and performs sketches for the "ACME Saturday Night" show and is also a member of the Yankee improv company. Brett has performed with numerous actors including Bryan Cranston, Christopher Titus, Gary Anthony Williams, Jamie Kaler, Alex Borstein, Elaine Hendrix, Jai Rodriquez, Robert Forster, Janina Gavankar, Amy Paffrath, Debra Skelton and three of the stars from the popular daytime series Days of our Lives: Nadia Bjorlin, Bryan Dattilo, and Arianne Zucker.
Prior to Brett's involvement in The Guild
, he also performed at ACME with Felicia Day
, Jeff Lewis, Kim Evey, Greg Benson
, and Wil Wheaton
.
) husband.
, California
of Dirty Jobs
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Fremont, Nebraska
Fremont is a city in and the county seat of Dodge County, Nebraska, United States, near Omaha in the eastern part of the state. The population was 26,397 at the 2010 census....
is an American actor that has been in many national TV commercials and is currently best known for his role as George a.k.a "Mr. Wiggly" on the web series
Web series
A web series is a series of episodes released on the Internet or also by mobile or cellular phone, and part of the newly emerging medium called web television. A single instance of a web series program is called an episode .While the popularity of web series is continuing to rise, the concept...
"The Guild
The Guild
The Guild is an American comedy web series created and written by Felicia Day, who also stars as Cyd Sherman . It premiered on YouTube on July 27, 2007. Subsequent webisodes premiered on Microsoft's Xbox Live Marketplace, Zune Marketplace, and MSN Video. The webisodes were later made available on...
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Education
1992 - High School- Graduated from Fremont Senior High SchoolFremont Senior High School (Nebraska)Fremont Senior High is the sole public high school for the City of Fremont, Nebraska. FHS operates grades 9-12 with an average population of 951 students at one time. Fremont's mascot is the Tigers and the school's colors are Black and Gold....
Fremont, Nebraska in 1992. He was also a member of National Honor SocietyNational Honor SocietyThe National Honor Society is a recognition program for high school students in grades 10-12 in the United States and in several other countries...
. - Attained the rank of Eagle ScoutEagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America . A Scout who attains this rank is called an Eagle Scout or Eagle. Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than 2 million young men...
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1996 - College
- Irene RyanIrene RyanIrene Ryan was an American actress, one of the few entertainers who found success in vaudeville, radio, film, television and Broadway....
nomination to the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for his performance in Flow My Tears, The Policeman SaidFlow My Tears, The Policeman SaidFlow My Tears, The Policeman Said is a 1974 science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick about a genetically enhanced pop singer and television star who loses his identity overnight. The story is set in a futuristic dystopia, where America has become a police state after a Second Civil War. The novel...
. - Received the Zenon C.R. HansenZenon C.R. HansenZenon C.R. Hansen was chairman and CEO of Mack Trucks, Inc. from 1965 to 1974. He was the fifth president of the company. Zenon C.R. Hansen was active in the Boy Scouts of America and he was an Eagle Scout. Zenon C.R. Hansen was elected to the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1982.Mr. Hansen died in...
college scholarship for being an Eagle ScoutEagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America . A Scout who attains this rank is called an Eagle Scout or Eagle. Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than 2 million young men...
. - Graduated with a B.A. in communication from Doane CollegeDoane CollegeDoane College is a private liberal arts college in Crete, Nebraska, United States, with additional campuses located in Lincoln and Grand Island.-History:...
in Crete, NebraskaCrete, NebraskaCrete is a city in Saline County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 6,960 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Crete is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
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Non-professional acting
- Fourth grade church musical (first acting experience) - The Best You Can Be
- Numerous plays in high school - lead roles in both Hello Dolly and Our Town
- Lead roles in Flow My Tears the Policeman Said, Hippolytos, and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe during college.
Professional acting
- First paid acting job was playing a juvenile delinquent involved in a high speed chase in an episode of Real Stories of the Highway PatrolReal Stories of the Highway PatrolReal Stories of the Highway Patrol was a half hour syndicated television series which ran in the United States for six seasons from 1993 to 1999 for a total of 780 episodes, capitalizing on the success of "real-life" police series such as COPS...
– (actually drove the car in the chase scene) - First national commercial for PlaystationPlayStationThe is a 32-bit fifth-generation video game console first released by Sony Computer Entertainment in Japan on December 3, .The PlayStation was the first of the PlayStation series of consoles and handheld game devices. The PlayStation 2 was the console's successor in 2000...
game Wild 9Wild 9Wild 9 is a video game developed by Shiny Entertainment for the Sony PlayStation, with a Sega Saturn version also planned but never released. Its gameplay is that of a 2D platformer...
(played a raver) - Stand up comedian for multiple clubs in Los Angeles
- Gorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine ShowGorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine ShowGorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine Show is an internet comedy talk show parody starring a Japanese character called Kiko. The video series debuted on YouTube in 2007 and was created by husband-and-wife team Greg Benson and Kim Evey's production company, Mediocre Films...
2007 - The GuildThe GuildThe Guild is an American comedy web series created and written by Felicia Day, who also stars as Cyd Sherman . It premiered on YouTube on July 27, 2007. Subsequent webisodes premiered on Microsoft's Xbox Live Marketplace, Zune Marketplace, and MSN Video. The webisodes were later made available on...
ACME Comedy Theatre
At ACME Comedy TheatreACME Comedy Theatre
The ACME Comedy Theatre is a sketch comedy and improvisational theater located near Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on La Brea near Wilshire's "Miracle Mile" in the U.S. ACME was started by M.D. Sweeney as "The Two Roads Theater" in Studio City in 1989, with the players known as the Two Roads...
, Brett writes and performs sketches for the "ACME Saturday Night" show and is also a member of the Yankee improv company. Brett has performed with numerous actors including Bryan Cranston, Christopher Titus, Gary Anthony Williams, Jamie Kaler, Alex Borstein, Elaine Hendrix, Jai Rodriquez, Robert Forster, Janina Gavankar, Amy Paffrath, Debra Skelton and three of the stars from the popular daytime series Days of our Lives: Nadia Bjorlin, Bryan Dattilo, and Arianne Zucker.
Prior to Brett's involvement in The Guild
The Guild
The Guild is an American comedy web series created and written by Felicia Day, who also stars as Cyd Sherman . It premiered on YouTube on July 27, 2007. Subsequent webisodes premiered on Microsoft's Xbox Live Marketplace, Zune Marketplace, and MSN Video. The webisodes were later made available on...
, he also performed at ACME with Felicia Day
Felicia Day
Kathryn Felicia Day is an American actress, known for her work as "Vi" on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and for parts in movies such as Bring It On Again and June, as well as the Internet musical, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog...
, Jeff Lewis, Kim Evey, Greg Benson
Greg Benson
Greg Benson is an American comedian, actor, and director of short films. His production company, Mediocre Films, promotes its creations via YouTube and MySpace.-History:...
, and Wil Wheaton
Wil Wheaton
Richard William "Wil" Wheaton III is an American actor and writer. As an actor, he is best known for his portrayals of Wesley Crusher on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gordie Lachance in the film Stand by Me and Joey Trotta in Toy Soldiers...
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"The Guild"
After Brett's son Blake made his first appearance on season one of The Guild, Brett was brought on for a recurring role in season two. He plays George a.k.a. "Mr. Wiggly", who is Clara's (Robin ThorsenRobin Thorsen
Robin Thorsen is an American actress best known for her role as Clara on the popular web series The Guild and as one of the longest running "Movie Mob" participants on the ReelzChannel show Movie Mob.- Background :...
) husband.
Other projects
In addition to acting, Brett also writes, directs and acts in viral videos, including such series as Waking up with Brett Sheridan and Life’s a Pitch.Acting awards
- Best Bravo Performance 2005
- Acme Company MVP 2006
- Acme Company Best Sketch 2006
- Acme Company Sketch of the Year 2006
Personal life
Brett and his wife Lani were married in 2004. They have two kids, Blake and Lydia. Currently Brett and his family live in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
The Guild
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "The Guild:Link the Loot" | George |
| 2008 | "The Guild:Block'd" | George |
| 2008 | "The Guild:Heroic Encounter" | George |
| 2009 | "The Guild:Player Down" | George |
| 2009 | "The Guild:Get It Back!" | George |
| 2009 | "The Guild:Application'd" | George |
| 2009 | "The Guild:Newbtastic" | George |
| 2009 | "The Guild:Wit's End" | George |
| 2009 | "The Guild:The Return" | George |
| 2009 | "The Guild:Battle Royale" | George |
| 2009 | "The Guild:Hero" | George |
| 2010 | "The Guild:Loot Envy" | George |
| 2010 | "The Guild:Weird Respawn" | George |
| 2010 | "The Guild:Pirate Paddy" | George |
| 2010 | "The Guild:Hostile Takeovers" | George |
| 2010 | "The Guild:Guild Hall" | George |
Eagleheart
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Double Your Displeasure" | Toxin |
Shorts
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Hyte | Trevor |
| 2007 | The Pre Nup | Delivery Guy |
Commercials
Brett has appeared in over 20 national commercials, including ads for Home Depot, Coors Light, Nike, Arby’s, Petsmart and most recently a Ford spot with Mike RoweMike Rowe
Mike Rowe may refer to:*Michael Rowe, television writer for Futurama*Mike Rowe , host of the Discovery Channel show Dirty Jobs* Mike Rowe , retired Canadian professional ice hockey player...
of Dirty Jobs
Dirty Jobs
Dirty Jobs is a program on the Discovery Channel, produced by Pilgrim Films & Television, in which host Mike Rowe is shown performing difficult, strange, disgusting, or messy occupational duties alongside the typical employees. The show premiered with two pilot episodes in November 2003...
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