Michael Brainard
Michael Brainard | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 23, 1965 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988-present |
Michael Brainard (born November 23, 1965)[1] is an American actor. He is best known for playing the roles of Joey "Jake" Martin on the ABC soap opera All My Children (1988 to 1991, 1994 and 1995) and Ted Capwell on the NBC soap opera Santa Barbara (1991 to 1993).
Early life[edit]
Brainard was born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Laguna Beach. He has one sibling, an older sister. Prior to beginning his role on All My Children, he worked at Bennigan's in Costa Mesa. He also had a temporary job unloading furniture for Levitt's furniture store.[1]
Career[edit]
Brainard auditioned for the role of David Rampal on All My Children (which went to Trent Bushey), but instead landed the role of Joey Martin (later renamed Jake Martin). Brainard first appeared on screen in the Thanksgiving episode in 1988, then returned in 1989.[2] He relocated from California to New York, where the show was filmed. He didn't enjoy living in New York or the characterization of Joey. He stayed with the show until his contract ended in 1991.[1][2][3]
In October 1991, he joined the cast of Santa Barbara as Ted Capwell. The role had previously been played by Todd McKee. Brainard played the role until the show's final episodes aired in January 1993.[4][5] He appeared as himself on Circus of the Stars in 1992.[6]
After the cancellation of Santa Barbara, Brainard guest starred on an episode of Silk Stalkings in 1994.[7] He made return appearances to All My Children in 1994 and 1995.[3]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Toi and Poochie | Barry | |
| 2006 | Invincible | Eagles Coach #4 | |
| 2008 | Killing Ariel | Rick | |
| 2008 | The Onion Movie | White Black Guy Policeman | |
| 2011 | Sebastian | Patrolman | |
| 2015 | Mi America | Tom Anderson |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-1991; 1994;1995 | All My Children | Joey Martin / | Contract role; Guest appearances |
| 1991–1993 | Santa Barbara | Ted Capwell | Contract role
172 episodes |
| 1992 | Circus of the Stars and Sideshow | — | Television special |
| 1994 | Silk Stalkings | Parker Jones | Episode: "Killer Cops" |
| 2000 | Family Law | Dr. Greene | Episode: "Necessity" |
| 2007 | American Heiress | Alex Koris | 18 episodes |
| 2020–2021 | Duke and Dammit | Coach | 7 episodes |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Byron, Ellen (March 3, 1992). "My Hometown". Soap Opera Digest. 17 (5): 22–25.
- ^ a b "Where Are They Now? Michael Brainard (ex- Joey Martin)". Pine Valley Bulletin. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ a b "Who's Who in Pine Valley: Joseph "Jake" Henry Martin Jr". Soap Central. Archived from the original on November 23, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Rout, Nancy E.; Buckley, Ellen (1992). The Soap Opera Book: Who's Who in Daytime Drama. Todd Publications. ISBN 978-0-915344-23-9.
- ^ McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television: The Comprehensive Guide to Programming from 1948 to the Present. Penguin Books. ISBN 978-0-14-024916-3.
- ^ "Circus of the Stars and Sideshow - 1992". AV Club. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ "Brainard returns as Culver guest artist". Herald-Whig. April 9, 2005. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
