Brian Patrick Wade(born June 9, 1978) is an American actor and physical trainer, best known for his television roles as Capt. Craig Schwetje in the mini-seriesGeneration Kill,as Kurt (Penny's former love interest) inThe Big Bang Theory,and as the Alpha Werewolf Ennis onTeen Wolf.[1]
Brian Patrick Wade | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 9, 1978 Los Angeles, California,United States |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, personal trainer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Spouse | Brooke Wade |
| Children | 3 |
Career
editWade made his debut in 2002 as an exotic dancer onCSI: Miami.He later appeared in the filmsLatter DaysandThe Guardian.
He later appeared on television in episodes ofTwo and a Half Men,Sabrina, the Teenage Witch,NCIS,Las Vegas,Surface,'Til Death,The Closer,The Game,andTeen Wolf.He appeared in episodes ofAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.portrayingCarl "Crusher" Creel,also known as the Absorbing Man.[2]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Latter Days | Stacy | |
| 2004 | Bring It On Again | Fatneck | Direct-to-video *as Brian Wade |
| 2005 | Death by Engagement | Officer Mallar | |
| 2006 | The Guardian | Mitch Lyons | |
| 2016 | Ctrl Alt Delete | Burton | |
| Trust No One | Milan | Short |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CSI: Miami | Other lap dancer | Episode: "Breathless"(1.07) *as Brian Wade |
| Sabrina the Teenage Witch | Kim | Episode: "Bada-Ping!"(7.08) *as Brian Wade | |
| 2003 | NCIS | Marine Lance Corporal | Episode: "Hung Out to Dry"(1.02) *as Brian Wade |
| 2005 | Las Vegas | Muscular guy | Episode: "Can You See What I see?"(2.16) |
| Surface | E.O.D. Commander | Episode (1.01) | |
| 2006 | Twenty Good Years | Drew | Episode: "The Elbow Incident" (1.03) |
| Mafiosa | Marco | *as Brian Wade | |
| Two and a Half Men | Sam | Episode: "The Sea Is a Harsh Mistress"(4.03) | |
| Help Me Help You | Former Navy Seal | Episode: "Pink Freud" (1.04) | |
| 2007 | 'Til Death | Jack | Episode: "That’s Ridiculous"(1.20) |
| The Closer | Eric Ellis | Episode: "Dumb Luck"(3.06) | |
| 2007, 2009 | The Big Bang Theory | Kurt | 3 episodes |
| 2008 | Generation Kill | Captain Craig "Encino Man" Schwetje | Miniseries; 7 episodes |
| 2009 | The Game | Derek | Episode: "Do the Wright Thing"(3.13) |
| NCIS | Private David Singer | Episode: "Code of Conduct"(7.05) | |
| Alligator Point | Bill | Television film *as Brian Wade | |
| 2012 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Navy Petty Officer First Class David Hodgkins | Episode: "Vengeance"(3.19) |
| Best Friends Forever | Fireman #1 | Episode: "Put a Pin in It" (1.03) | |
| The Glades | Sean Simmons | Episode: "Close Encounters"(3.01) | |
| 2013 | Arrested Development | Sergeant Melnick | Episode: "Off the Hook"(4.14) |
| Teen Wolf | Ennis | 5 episodes; Recurring role (season 3) | |
| Hello Ladies | Bouncer | Episode: "Long Beach" (1.06) | |
| 2014 | The Mentalist | Martin Hagen | Episode: "The Golden Hammer"(6.12) |
| 2014–2018 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Carl "Crusher" Creel | Guest (season 2–3) Recurring (season 5); 9 episodes |
| 2021 | A Loud House Christmas | Rip Hardcore | TV film |