Les Brandt

He auditioned for the role of Tony Viscardi on the daytime serial, The Young and the Restless (1973).

Takes physical health and exercise very seriously since June 1987. Works out 3 to 4 days a week, every week, every month, every year for 29 years. Is vegan. Has done many work out magazine covers and articles over the years.

Brandt debuted on daytime television with a three-year contract in 1995 on the Amercian New York-based NBC soap opera "Another World"," and then was recurring on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives," for a few years in Los Angeles, CA. An avid animal-lover, and owner of multiple cats, Brandt spends his free time supporting local rescue organizations. Taoism, vegan, and very passionate about motorcycles, classical and heavy-metal music.

Owns and designs a custom leather clothing label Brandt Skinz, Inc since 2002 in Los Angeles, California.

Les Brandt was raised on the Great Plains of Amarillo, Texas in the northern most region near historic Palo Duro Canyon, which was the major battle of the Red River War, which ended in the confinement of southern Plains Indians. Was in choir from 7th grade to 11th grade as a 1st Tenor and had hopes of a singing career as a child. He began acting immediately after graduating high school and credits his beginning training to mentor Adam Roarke at The Film Actors Lab in Dallas, TX. Brandt continued training at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, NY and studied with Michelle Danner at Larry Moss/Edgemar Studio as well as The Groundlings, both in Los Angeles, CA. Brandt has guest starred on numerous network shows and movies throughout his career. Brandt also has a strong commercial work history with some of the most highly recognizable brands, advertising agencies, directors and actors as his latest project was opposite Oscar Winning actress Julianne Moore for a new national L'Oreal campaign also starring Helen Mirren, Jane Fonda Isabelle Adjani, Iris Berben and Vanessa Williams. The Home Depot, Old Spice (The Legend) Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Scott's Lawn, Yoplait GoGurt, a couple of Nissan spots one with Blake Shelton. Additionally, he worked with Oscar winner John Mathieson (Gladiator), and director Daniel Kleinman on the international spot for Monster. com.

Les Brandt as Carter Black in The Night Guardian won Best Comic Book Film at Comic Con Intl in San Diego, CA July 12, 2015. Brian Ott Director Kyle Dare Producer.

Les Brandt's film, Compass Rose will makes it world premiere at the 70th Cannes Film Festival in May 2017.