John G. Brennan
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John G. Brennan a.k.a. Johnny B., is an American
actor
, film writer, and voice actor. He is a member of the Jerky Boys
prank call
duo, with Kamal Ahmed
, who formed in 1989 and split up in 2001, but reformed in 2006. He was born in New York City
.
In 1995, Brennan wrote and starred with Kamal in a motion picture portraying the antics of the Jerky Boys called Jerky Boys: The Movie
(although the film was originally made in 1993). In 1997, Johnny appeared in the Mariah Carey
music video Honey. Brennan is more recently known for his voice work in the animated series Family Guy
where he performs the voices of Mort Goldman (whose voice and mannerisms are almost identical to that of his Jerky Boys character Sol Rosenberg) and Horace the bartender of the Drunken Clam.
In 2007, Brennan released the first solo release under the Jerky Boys name, titled Sol's Rusty Trombone
. It was the first Jerky Boys release since 2001. In April, Brennan reprised his role of Frank Rizzo on the animated web series Clock Suckers in the episode "If You Can't Beat 'Em, Then You're A Pussy".
In 2010, Brennan released two Apple iPhone and iPod Touch apps, titled The Jerky Boys Prank Caller and The Jerky Boys Pinball developed by Inner Four
.
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Actor
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, film writer, and voice actor. He is a member of the Jerky Boys
Jerky Boys
The Jerky Boys are an American comedy duo from Queens, New York, whose routine consists of prank telephone calls and other related skits. Formed in 1989, The Jerky Boys were made up of childhood friends Johnny Brennan and Kamal Ahmed...
prank call
Prank call
A prank call is a form of practical joke committed over the telephone. Prank phone calls began to gain an America-wide following over a period of many years, as they gradually became a staple of the obscure and amusing cassette tapes traded amongst musicians, sound engineers, and media traders...
duo, with Kamal Ahmed
Kamal Ahmed
Kamal Ahmed , usually called Kamal, is an American comedian and former member of the Jerky Boys prank phone calling group...
, who formed in 1989 and split up in 2001, but reformed in 2006. He was born in New York City
New York City
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.
In 1995, Brennan wrote and starred with Kamal in a motion picture portraying the antics of the Jerky Boys called Jerky Boys: The Movie
Jerky Boys: The Movie
The Jerky's Boys: The Movie, also known as The Jerky's Boys, is a 1995 comedy/crime film starring John G. Brennan and Kamal Ahmed, best known as the comedy duo The Jerky Boys.The film features two men, Johnny B...
(although the film was originally made in 1993). In 1997, Johnny appeared in the Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
music video Honey. Brennan is more recently known for his voice work in the animated series Family Guy
Family Guy
Family Guy is an American animated television series created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series centers on the Griffins, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter and Lois; their children Meg, Chris, and Stewie; and their anthropomorphic pet dog Brian...
where he performs the voices of Mort Goldman (whose voice and mannerisms are almost identical to that of his Jerky Boys character Sol Rosenberg) and Horace the bartender of the Drunken Clam.
In 2007, Brennan released the first solo release under the Jerky Boys name, titled Sol's Rusty Trombone
Sol's Rusty Trombone
Sol's Rusty Trombone is the seventh comedy album by prank call artist, The Jerky Boys. The album was released in 2007, and is the second Jerky Boys album to be released by the independent Laugh.com record label....
. It was the first Jerky Boys release since 2001. In April, Brennan reprised his role of Frank Rizzo on the animated web series Clock Suckers in the episode "If You Can't Beat 'Em, Then You're A Pussy".
In 2010, Brennan released two Apple iPhone and iPod Touch apps, titled The Jerky Boys Prank Caller and The Jerky Boys Pinball developed by Inner Four
Inner Four
Inner Four, Inc. is a software company that develops a wide range of Mobile apps, with a focus on the Apple iPhone.The company was founded July 2007 as an internet marketing firm. The company spun off an IPv6 network management tools division at the end of 2007 doing business as 3dSNMP...
.
Selected filmography
- Big Money HustlasBig Money HustlasThe film's music was written by Psychopathic Records producer Mike E. Clark. A soundtrack album was released in 2001, and featured new music from the film, in addition to previously released tracks by Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid, and the theme to the 1976 film The Human Tornado, performed by...
(20002000 in filmThe year 2000 in film involved some significant events.The top grosser worldwide was Mission: Impossible II. Domestically in North America, Gladiator won the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Actor ....
) ... actor - The Jerky BoysJerky Boys: The MovieThe Jerky's Boys: The Movie, also known as The Jerky's Boys, is a 1995 comedy/crime film starring John G. Brennan and Kamal Ahmed, best known as the comedy duo The Jerky Boys.The film features two men, Johnny B...
(19951995 in film-Top grossing films:-Events:* March 22 - The Dogme 95 movement is officially announced in Paris by Danish directors Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg.* March 28 - Actress Julia Roberts and singer Lyle Lovett announce their plans for separation....
) ... actor, writer
Selected TV roles
- Family Guy animated series ... voice, Mort Goldman (2001— ), Horace (2001— )