PJ Brennan
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| Born | 11 February 1986 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Residence | Liverpool, England, United Kingdom |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Patrick Joseph "PJ" Brennan (born 11 February 1986; Brooklyn, New York, United States) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Doug Carter in the British television soap opera Hollyoaks. He originally played the role in online spin-off Hollyoaks: Freshers.
Personal life
Brennan refers to himself as being "Irish-American" and was named after an Irish priest. He grew up practicing Irish step-dancing. Brennan uses the name PJ which is often confused as being a stage name.[1]
Brennan lived in his native United States for the first 21 years of his life before moving to the United Kingdom, settling in London in September 2007.[2] Brennan attended the prestigious Catholic prep school Xavier High School in Manhattan. Brennan studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama where he completed a three-year degree.[2] Brennan later moved to Liverpool and lived with some of his Hollyoaks cast members including Alice Barlow, Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove and Jessica Forrest.[2] Brennan is openly gay.[3]
Career
Hollyoaks was Brennan's first role and he auditioned for the part in April 2010.[2] Brennan's casting at Hollyoaks was announced on 15 July 2010.[4] Brennan initially had a guest role with the show and appeared from 13 September 2010 to 17 September when he left. Brennan was asked to return in October 2010.[2] His return was announced on 14 December 2010.[5]
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