John Brennan

John Brennan was born on 16 February 1948 in Perth, Western Australia as the fourth of seven children to parents Gerald Brennan, a chartered accountant and Joy Corrigan a country girl. He grew up on a lush citrus orchard on the banks of the Canning River. This outdoor lifestyle continued into his working life. Prior to acting, John worked in the Oil Industry as a surveyor. In the early 70s, South East Asia was predominantly his home. It was there that he presented an independent documentary on the effects of the oil industry in a third world country. John ventured to England where he had a minor role in _Sherlock Holmes Smarter Brother (1975)_ directed by Gene Wilder. This bit part at Shepperton Studios, London opened the door to a career as a professional actor. He returned to Australia and embarked on acting lessons in Perth and Sydney. John worked as a radio announcer and compère to subsidize his training. Television commercials were a major part of his life in the 70s and the 80s