Brendan O'Brien is an American screenwriter, best known for writing 2014 film Neighbors along with Andrew J. Cohen.
Brendan O'Brien | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Spouse | Amanda Headrick |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
editO'Brien and his screenwriter-director friend Andrew J. Cohen were both born and grew up in Scarsdale, New York, and both went to Scarsdale Middle School, where they became friends in the sixth grade.[1] O'Brien graduated from Georgetown University.[1]
Career
editIn 2014, O'Brien co-wrote the script for the comedy film Neighbors along with Cohen, starring Zac Efron and Seth Rogen.[2] The film was directed by Nicholas Stoller and released on May 9, 2014.[3]
O'Brien and Cohen also co-wrote the scripts for two 2016 films, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.[2]
O'Brien and Cohen also co-wrote the 2017 comedy film The House. Cohen made his directing debut with the film.[2][4]
In June 2020 it was announced that O'Brien was set to write the screenplay for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.[5] He would ultimately receive a "Story by" credit.[6]
Personal life
editO'Brien is married to Amanda Headrick. They have two boys, Gabriel and Jack.[1]
Filmography
edit- Neighbors (2014)
- Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016)
- Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016)
- The House (2017)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) (Story only)
- Back in Action (2025)
References
edit- ^ a b c Banerjee, Debra (June 6, 2014). "'Neighbors' hits close to home for screenwriters". scarsdalenews.com. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ^ a b c Sneider, Jeff (September 28, 2015). "'Neighbors' Writers Andrew J. Cohen, Brendan O'Brien Talk Sequel, Will Ferrell's 'The House,' Why Zac Efron Is Like Cary Grant". TheWrap. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ^ "Neighbors (2014)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 25, 2015). "New Line Wins Auction For 'The House'; Will Ferrell To Star In Script By 'Neighbors' Duo". deadline.com. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2020-06-30). "'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Getting CG Movie Reboot From Nickelodeon & Seth Rogen's Point Grey Pictures". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
- ^ Rowland-Dixon, Taye (2023-07-14). "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM IN CINEMAS JULY 31". Verge Magazine. Retrieved 2023-07-15.