Brendan's own musical talents were evident and encouraged from the day he was able to hold a guitar. As a teenager he played every high school event in the southland. He would graduate to perform with top music professionals. Brendan had an inventory of music in his head, if he didn't know a song he would learn it and play it for you during your next visit. Music, humor and endless knowledge were the themes of his life.
His acting career began at 10 years old, when director, Bernard L. Kowalski, put him in a shot, with his dad, in the first episode of "The Streets of San Francisco". This opportunity and spending time with his parents on location would shape his own career. One of his proudest moments was coming up with the original voices for the "Crash Bandicoot" video games during the Naughty Dog years of 1996 to 2004.
Brendan met, Ingrid K. Behrens, in 1995 and married in 2000. They spent their time living a life filled with laughter, love and adventures. One of those adventures would take them to top of the Grapevine and Los Padres National Forest. They enjoyed exploring the trails with their dogs, listening to music and reading (every subject imaginable). Brendan was on top of the world in the national forest he would call home. He laid down his guitar on March 23, 2023. The silence leaves behind deep memories of a life well lived. He touched strangers, friends and family with his love of life, his humor and positive attitude. No words can express how much he is missed. We love you, Brendan.
In the wake of the news of O'Brien's passing, other tributes appeared on social media, including one from the official Crash Bandicoot account.
"Sharing our sincere condolences to Brendan O’Brien’s loved ones for his passing. He was an incredible talent who brought Crash Bandicoot and other Crash characters to life. He will forever live on in the hearts of Crash fans," the account wrote.
O'Brien's length career included appearances in Grindhouse and Riverdale, but he was best-known for his work on Crash Bandicoot, where he played numerous roles including the titular bandicoot, Doctor Neo Cortex, and Tiny Tiger. The current Crash Bandicoot voice actor is Scott Whyte, who took over the role with Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time.
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