The character he plays in most Kevin Smith movies always has the last name Hicks.
Works on stage at various theaters in the NY/NJ metro area.
Brian was born in New York and moved to New Jersey in 1979.
His father was an automotive engineer, and Brian wanted to follow in his father's footsteps. However, when his father passed away when Brian was 15, he no longer wanted to be an automotive engineer, and discovered acting.
Brian was active in his high school theater club, and continued on through college.
Often cast by writer/director Kevin Smith.
The title role in the Kevin Smith produced film "Vulgar" was written specifically for him.
Since Clerks., O'Halloran has primarily been a stage actor, working with the Boomerang Theatre Company, the New Jersey Repertory Company and the Tri-State Actors Theatre, among others.
In all movies he has appeared in that where directed by Keven Smith; his characters last name has been Hicks.
On doing live shows at the theater: "Oh, yeah. It's the best training you can do, as an actor. To be in front of a live audience. There's no stop, wait, oh geez, what was that line again? It just sharpens your reflexes. It sharpens your interaction. And it definitely sharpens your memory because you have to know an entire show from beginning to end."
"I love the fans. They're the reason why these movies keep getting made. The only thing that bothers me about chatting with fans is the constant anal rape jokes because of this movie Vulgar I did. Other than that we're cool."
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