Where Are They Now: Jonathan Brandis

By Wodi McWo
Back in the day, the name Brandis was a synonym for Awesome. When Spielberg needed an actor for his live action series “SeaQuest DSV”, whom did he turn to? Brandis! When Rodney Dangerfield needed a male costar that could double as a surprisingly hot chick in LADYBUGS, whom did he turn to? Brandis! And when George Lucas was looking for a young man to play Anakin Skywalker in STAR WARS II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES, whom did he turn to? Well, Hayden Christensen, but guess who auditioned for the role? BRANDIS! The guy was Hollywood’s leading man before there was ever a Brad Pitt or Leonardo DiCaprio. He banged Brittany Murphy, played with dolphins and his television resume read like a wet dream: “Webster,” “Full House,” “Saved By The Bell,” and “The Wonder Years.”
So whatever became of the man who was nominated in 1991 for Best Young Actor Guest Starring in a Television Series for his role in “The Flash”? Jonathan Brandis went on to become one of the most famous celebrities ever. He currently makes 20 million dollars a film, pisses gold and drives a rocket car through the streets of Hollywood. Nah, I’m just kidding, he’s dead. What a douchebag.
Next week’s Where Are They Now: Andrea Elson
Tags: jonathan brandis, celebrity deaths

