Brandon Jay McLaren: Canadian-American Actor

Early Life and Career

Brandon Jay McLaren was born on July 3, 1981, in Vancouver, Canada.

He made his acting debut in the television series Just Cause in 2002. Since then, he has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including Battlestar Galactica, Falling Skies, and The Flash.

Breakthrough Roles

McLaren gained wider recognition for his portrayal of Detective Lester Freamon in the HBO drama series The Wire. He also played a recurring role as Dr. Charles Percy in the medical drama series Chicago Med.

In 2017, McLaren joined the cast of the ABC police procedural series The Rookie as Officer Elijah Stone.

Recent Work

McLaren continues to be active in the entertainment industry, with recent appearances in the films The Tomorrow War (2021) and Foster Boy (2019).

In 2023, he returned to The Rookie for a guest appearance as Elijah Stone.

Personal Life

McLaren is married to actress Brittany Adebumola. The couple has two daughters together.

He is also an active supporter of various charities and social causes, including the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.