Brandon Micheal Hall

Biography

Brandon Micheal Hall is an American actor, singer. Brandon is known for roles such as Miles Finer in "God Friended Me", Kenny in "Always a Bridesmaid", Austin in Lez Bomb(2018), Dodge in Monster Party(2018), Courtney Rose in "The Mayor", Julian in "Search Party".

His recent roles are- playing Josh in the Series Chloe. as Alphonse in the podcast series The Burned Photo, Dr. Brian Faust in Audrey's Children(2024) among others.

Family- Childhood

Brandon Micheal Hall was born on 3rd February 1993 in Anderson, South Carolina, United States. He was raised by his single mother Betty Hall, a minister in the church. He grew up enjoying the rural fields and sunlight. 

Image: Brandon Micheal Hall family: Mother Bettty & Sister Octavia

Sister

Brandon has an older sister named Octavia.

Image: Brandon Micheal Hall childhood with sister Octavia

Education

• High School: Brandon studied at the Pendleton High School, where he studied his freshman & sophomore years
• Art School: Brandon continued his High school education at the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities located in Greenville, South Carolina. Brandon was awarded the Presidential Award from SC Governor's School for Arts.
• Graduation: Brandon graduated from the prestigious Juilliard School, a performing arts school located in the Lincoln Center, Upper West Manhattan, New York in 2015.

• He played the lead character in the Shakespearean drama Othello at college.
• The Lion King: Brandon started acting in the High school, the first play he was part of was inspired by the movie 'The Lion King', they used the coloring book based on the movie to write the script.^[1]

Career

Brandon made his debut in acting after school in the short movie 18 Actors(2012), he appeared as an athlete.

In the Julie Sexeny short drama movie "Reagan in Kabul", BMH (Brandon Micheal Hall) played Bryan and Luke. Dan Day played the other leading role- Professor Henrickson. The story is about the engineering professor Henrickson's confrontation with the loss of his son Bryan in Afghanistan.

In the TV movie LFE(2015) directed by David Slade, a story of second year residents in a New York hospital, he played Kevin. The movie also featured Melissa Leo, Luke Slattery, Daniel Sharman, Vella Lovell among others.

In the CBS police procedural drama Unforgettable, he played Officer Richie Gardner in the episode "Shelter from the Storm(S4E9)

In the comedy central sitcom "Broad City" created and starring Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, he played a Delivery Guy in the episode "Rat Pack" (S3E4)

In the Netflix sketch comedy series of 2016- "The Characters", Brandon played a Rookie in the episode "Paul W. Downs" (S1E6)

In 2016, Tesia Joy Walker wrote and directed a short drama movie titled "Search Party", story of a mother planning her son's high school graduation party, only to see things falling apart.

Search Party (2016-2021)

The TBS dark comedy series "Search Party" was created by Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers and Michael Showalter. The story is about a group of friends who get involved in the search of a missing young woman.

BMH played Julian Marcus, the former boyfriend of the show's leading character Dory Sief (Alia Shawkat). Marcus is a journalist who frequently gets in to conflicts with other because of his blunt nature.

BMH appeared as a regular in the first two seasins, then later as a guest actor in the seasons 3 and 4.

In the comedy short movie Cecile on the phone (2017), written, directed and starring Annabelle Dexter-Jones, BMH played the role of Donald. The film was nominated at the Sundance Film Festival for Grand Jury Prize.

The Mayor(2017-2018)

The Mayor is a ABC studios sitcom series created by Jeremy Bronson. BMH played Courtney Rose an aspiring rapper who accidentally becomes the mayor of his hometown Fort Grey, California., he only intended to gain publicity for his music by running for the post.

Courtney Rose is ably supported by his former classmate Valentina Barella(Lea Michele) as chief of staff, and Jermaine Leforge (Bernard David Jones) as communications director.

Yvette Nicole Brown played his mother Dina Rose, a postal worker and Marcel Spears plays Courtney's best friend T.K. Clifton

Brandon got selected for his role in 'The Mayor' as they were looking for someone who had skills in drama, comedy and rap, he fit in nicely

Lez Bomb(2018)

In the comedy movie written, directed and starring Jenna Laurenzo in the lead Lez Bomb(2018), He played Austin, the male roommate of a closeted lesbian Lauren (played by Jenna Laurenzo).

The movie is a chaotic comedy, Austin is Lauren's room mate, her family mistakenly believes him to be her boyfriend. When Lauren takes her girlfriend Hailey (Caitlin Mehner) to her hometown to meet her family, and to come out to them as a lesbian, Austin appears and confuses things for everyone.

Monster Party(2018)

In this Chris von Hoffmann horror thriller movie BMH plays Dodge, one of the three friends- Casper (Sam Strike), Iris (Virginia Gardner; Dodge's girlfriend) and Dodge; the three are burglars who steal in Malibu. 

When Casper's father is kidnapped by a loan shark and the demand is for big money, Casper and friends decide take a high risk job. They decide to break into a high security mansion. Things take horrible turn for the trio at the mansion. Dodge is hacked to death with a meat cleaver.

The Airport Run (2018)

In this short crime film written and directed by Eliana Ujueta, Brandon played the lead character of Elijah, a first time offender released from prison, who is tested, will he fall back into the world of crimes or will save himself from himself?

Max Woertendyke, Jason Cruz, Frances Lozada also appeared in the main cast.

In the 2019 romantic comedy movie "Always a bridesmaid, directed by Trey Haley, he played Kenny. Javicia Leslie, Jordan Calloway, Yvette Nicole Brown, Michelle Mitchenor and Richard Lawson appeared in important roles.

In the crime thriller series "Power" , he played Carter in 2 episodes of season 6.

God Friended Me

In this comedy drama created by Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt, BMH played the lead character of Miles Finer, an outspoken atheist podcaster who receives a friend request from God on Facebook.

Through the suggestions of 'God', given through Facebook, he befriends people who are in dire need of his help and rescues them. He meets and befriends Cara Bloom (Violett Beane). With Cara and his friend Rakesh (Suraj Sharma), he helps people.

Brandon plays the skeptic son of a Church priest, coincidentally his real mother Betty Hall is a minister in the church (Kingdom Global Ministry in Anderson, SC) as well. Betty Hall appears in an episode of God friended me, in the church scene.

In the drama movie The Surrogate(2022), written and directed by Jeremy Hersh, he played Nate. 

In the podcast series "The Courtship of Mona Mae" he voiced Zekial Montgomery

In the 2021 superhero movie Injustice, he has voiced the Cyborg.

In the mystery series Chloe, he has appeared as Josh Stanfield in 6 episodes of season 1.

In the podcast series "Radio Play Revival" he played Norris in the episode- "Bachelor Holiday by Alan Ball" (S1E8)

In the podcast series "The Burned Photo", he plays Alphonse in 4 episodes of Season 1 and 2.

In the series Poker Face, he played Damian in the episode "The Night Shift" (S1E2)

In the comedy drama "The Young Wife (2023) he appears alongside Kiersey Clemons, Leon Bridges, Kelly Marie Tran, Michaela Watkins, Aya Cash, Sandy Honig and others.

In the biographical drama Audrey's Children(2024) he played Dr. Brian Faust.

Filmography

Movies

TV Series

Broadway

Facts & Trivia

• Singing: Brandon performed in the soundtrack "Joy to the World" in the episode "Grey Christmas" from "The Mayor". He does not seem to be passionate about singing though.
• New York Times profiled Brandon Micheal Hall in its 27th September 2017 edition
• Some of the shows he has been on are:
  • CBS Fall Preview
  • CBS This Morning
  • Good Morning America
  • Home & Family
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!
  • Live! with Kelly
  • Lip Sync Battle
  • Night of Too Many Stars
  • Steve
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
  • The Talk
• He grew up with dogs for pets as a kid.
• Brandon wasn't a very fluent student at school, he was however very willing to put in extra effort to memorize the lines
• Racism: He faced racism growing up, but found comfort in the old church his family has attended for generations.^[1]
• Talking of Brandon, actor/ rapper Daveed Diggs said: "He's the most charismatic dude I've ever met"^[1]
• He was interviewed by Smoke Magazine in September 2014
• He appeared on the Ebony Magazine fashion September 2018 issue
• He likes travelling, he has visited Africa, Bali, Canada, Costa Rica, Dubai, Greece, Italy,Japan, South Korea among other places
• He likes Karaoke
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Philanthropy

• Hashtag Lunch bag Brooklyn: He supports and promotes- Hashtag Lunchbag Brooklyn, a New York city based organization that provides lunch donations to those in need
• Robin Hood Foundation: He supports Robin Hood, New York City and has helped them promote raise money to support homeless people
• Brandon and cast of 'God friended me' went purple to support Spirit Day (an initiative on change and against bullying)
• Lands in Love: He spent time in Costa Rica at the Lands in Love, a vegan resort and animal rescue center. He loved the place, liked helping the poor animals, and recommended it to people travelign to Costa Rica.

Awards

Quotes

• We must invest in the arts! Every year the arts are being cut drastically
• You cannot tell me that the arts are "useless", "unimportant", "undeserving", I am a product of what an arts education can do! The arts are important, powerful, needed! I will continue to use my platform to speak up for the kids who need an outlet like the arts to tell their truth
• Invest in your future not just your present, be encouraged that you can do whatever you set your soul to and know that if you stay honest, and nurture yourself within your craft (no matter what that maybe) it will always bear fruit
• Brandon gifted a house to his mom by paying the remaining mortgage money.
• No matter what life throws your way keep asking questions, keep evolving, keep loving
• Women are the backbone of our world! The essence of who we are ! Appreciate the strong and powerful women who impact your life every day! We thank you we honor you we love you
• Even in Rehearsals give 100%
• The most unappreciated overlooked and disrespected person in America is still the black woman! Keep your head up! Your power your love and your fearless outweigh it all
• Always remember, be yourself
• What better way to live than be surrounded by people who fuel your soul
• Discovered in 2022 that next to creating, travel was my biggest therapist 
• Social media is todays cigarettes….We won’t know the full effect until decades later 
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References

1. New York Times: Brandon Hall
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