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Brandon Perea | Biography

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  • Full Name Brandon Perea
  • Occupation Actor, Professional breakdancer, Roller skater, BMX rider
  • Nationality American
  • Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Birth Date May 25, 1995
  • Age 29 Years, 2 Months
  • Height 5 Feet 8 Inches
  • Orignally Chicago, USA
  • Net Worth Not Disclosed
  • Relationship Status Not Disclosed
  • Sexual Orientation Not Dislcosed
Cast of Netflix Supernatural Drama 'The OA'

Brandon Perea | Biography

Youngest jam skater in the history of jam skating

'The OA' is a Netflix supernatural, sci-fi, and fantasy mystery drama series. The story follows Prairie (Brit Marling), who went missing seven years ago and is now in her twenties with her sight restored, comes home. While many people feel she is a miracle, others fear she is dangerous. The series stars Brandon Perea alongside Brit Marling, Jason Isaacs, Scott Wilson, and several other actors in major roles.


Brandon Perea is an American actor and dancer best recognized as the famous character French in the Netflix drama, The OA.

Who is Brandon Perea?

Brandon Perea is a professional breakdancer, roller skater, BMX rider, and actor. He began his professional career as a jam skater and dancer. 

Perea first appeared on TV as a 17-year-old jam skater in the reality TV series Figure It Out (2012). Then, after four years, he landed a debut acting role as Kenton in the 2016 film Dance Camp. It immediately followed his career's most famous TV series, The OA.

In a career spanning around six years, Perea holds ten acting credits. His other notable appearances are in Doom Patrol (2020 TV series), Oh, Sorry (2020 short film), American Insurrection (2021 film), and many more.

Furthermore, Perea has at least two upcoming films in 2022, Nope and AMP House.

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He is an American National

Brandon Perea was born in Chicago, Illinois, on 25 May 1995. He moved to Los Angeles, California, at the age of 16. Unfortunately, additional information about his parents and education is not available on any verified sources as he has kept all those details away from the media.

Perea developed a love for breakdancing and soon turned professional as a young kid. Moreover, he set the record for being the youngest jam skater in the history of jam skating. Jam skating combines gymnastics and breakdance performed with roller skates.

He was Alfonso Sosa on Netflix Series 'The OA'

The OA is a Netflix supernatural, sci-fi, and fantasy mystery drama series. The series streamed its 8 episode first season on 16 December 2016. After a three-year-long wait, Netflix released the second installation of the series on 22 March 2019. However, The OA was canceled after two seasons.

The series stars Brandon Perea alongside Brit Marling, Jason Isaacs, Scott Wilson, and several other actors in major roles. The story follows Prairie (Brit Marling), who went missing seven years ago and is now in her twenties with her sight restored, comes home. While many people feel she is a miracle, others fear she is dangerous.

In the first episode, the series introduced Perea as the character Alfonso Sosa, also known as French. He appeared in overall 12 episodes of the series through two seasons.

His character French is a star athlete and overachiever student of his high school. Upon graduating, he earns a full scholarship to any university of his choice. However, aside from being an ace student, he suffers from a drug problem and is responsible for taking care of his two young brothers.

His Upcoming Peele Movie 'Nope'

Nope is a soon-to-release American horror drama film created by the American filmmaker Jordan Peele. The film's storyline follows an isolated place in California where people witness abnormal and supernatural events.

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Brandon Perea's Upcoming Movie Nope's Poster (Photo: Instagram)

Perea landed a role in the film alongside other actors, Daniel Kaluuya, Steve Yeun, Barbie Ferreira, Keke Palmer, and Michael Wincott. He also shared a film poster on his Instagram handle @brandonperea on 22 July 2021.

Universal Pictures launched the film's trailer on 13 February 2022 and will go on floors on 22 July 2022.

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