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Brian Krause

Actor

Brian Jeffrey Krause is an American actor and screenwriter. He is best known for his role as Leo Wyatt on The WB television series Charmed (1998–2006).

Education

He studiied at El Toro High School in El Toro from 1987.

Career

Krause landed his first role in 1989 as a student in the TV series TV 101. He then starred in the made-for-TV-movie Match Point, the CBS Schoolbreak Special "American Eyes", and An American Summer, before landing his first major role as Richard Lestrange in Return to the Blue Lagoon. He was a co-star in the Bandit series prior to his most notable role of Leo in the WB Network series Charmed (1998–2006). Brian originally auditioned for the role of Andy Trudeau, but was cast as Piper's handyman love interest, Leo Wyatt. Due to budget restrictions in the 8th season, he only appeared in the first 10 episodes, and in the last 2 episodes. After Charmed, he has appeared in made-for-TV-movies and TV shows such as Mad Men and The Closer. Currently, he is portraying a minor character in the videogame L.A. Noire, lending his voice and image to it.

Views

Quotations: "I can't guess what Paramount and The WB were doing, whether it was money or whether they brought other characters in or whatever. "

Interests

  • Originally wanted to study medicine.He likes to play scrabble, loves auto racing.

  • Sport & Clubs

    Golf and baseball

Connections

Father:
Jeff Krause

Mother:
Alice Krause

older brother:
Patrick Krause

First wife:
Beth Bruce

Second wife:
Linda Krause

Son:
Jamen Krause