Brendan Penny - Actor Profile

Brendan Penny

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
35Total Films
8.6 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 9, 1978
Birth Place: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

About Brendan Penny

Brendan James Penny (born November 9, 1978) is a Canadian film and television actor who first became well known to TV audiences as A.J. Varland in the first season of Whistler that aired in Canada from 2006–2008. He is perhaps best known as Detective Brian Lucas in Motive, a Canadian crime drama centred on a team of Vancouver homicide detectives, also starring Kristin Lehman, Louis Ferreira and Lauren Holly, which aired from 2013–2016. Brendan currently stars as Kevin O'Brien in the Hallmark Channel family drama series Chesapeake Shores, which premiered on August 14, 2016. He has also been the hero of a number of Hallmark originals.

Brendan Penny Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Brendan Penny reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 35 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Brendan Penny's work falls within the Romance genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 31% of Brendan Penny's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Brendan Penny Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Brendan Penny's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Brendan Penny has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The More the Merrier Brian Average Similar →
2025 Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! Ken Super Hit Similar →
2024 A Novel Noel Sawyer Hit Similar →
2024 Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars Tripp Hit Similar →
2024 Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home Detective Jack Quinn Super Hit Similar →
2023 A Season for Family Paul Average Similar →
2023 The Wedding Cottage Evan Stanford Hit Similar →
2022 In Merry Measure Adam Hit Similar →
2021 Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas Paul Average Similar →
2021 Beverly Hills Wedding Cory Hit Similar →
2020 A Little Christmas Charm Greg Matthews Hit Similar →
2020 The Secret Ingredient Andrew Hit Similar →
2019 Easter Under Wraps Bryan Average Similar →
2019 Valentine in the Vineyard Nate DeLuca Average Similar →
2018 Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe Luke Bennett Average Similar →
2018 Fifty Shades Freed Co-Pilot Beighley (Grey Jet) Hit Similar →
2017 Magical Christmas Ornaments Nate Average Similar →
2017 Summer in the Vineyard Nate DeLuca Average Similar →
2017 A Dash of Love Paul Dellucci Average Similar →
2016 Autumn in the Vineyard Nate DeLuca Average Similar →
2015 'Tis the Season for Love Dean Hubert Average Similar →
2015 Gourmet Detective: A Healthy Place to Die Eric Hit Similar →
2014 Along Came a Nanny Dean Bartons Average Similar →
2014 Heavenly Match David Swenson Average Similar →
2014 The Virginian Owen Walton Flop Similar →
2013 The Wedding Chapel Mike Flop Similar →
2010 The A-Team C130J Pilot #1 Average Similar →
2010 Hard Ride to Hell Danny Flop Similar →
2010 Tooth Fairy Josh Average Similar →
2009 Held Hostage Chris Clark Flop Similar →
2009 I Love You, Beth Cooper Sean Average Similar →
2009 Christmas Crash Matt Flop Similar →
2008 Christmas Cottage Eugene Average Similar →
2008 Poison Ivy: The Secret Society Will Flop Similar →
2006 John Tucker Must Die Teammate #1 Average Similar →

Brendan Penny - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Brendan Penny?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brendan Penny is "Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home" with a rating of 8.6/10.

How many movies has Brendan Penny acted in?

Brendan Penny has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Brendan Penny?

Other notable films include "Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!", "The Wedding Cottage", and "Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars".

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