Born in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 25, 1982, he was discovered at 12 by director Joel Schumacher and was immediately cast in his first major motion picture, The Client. Although he had a lack of acting experience, his role caught the media's attention. Next, he wowed critics with his touching role in The Cure and then showed off his comedic talents in Tom and Huck. Brad won "The Hollywood Reporter's Young Star Award" in 1995 and was nominated as one of People Magazine's "Top 30 Under 30." Brad became one of Hollywood's most wanted young actors, starring alongside Susan Sarandon, Dustin Hoffman and Brad Pitt.


Half sister, Haley Rose Olsen. Mother, Angela. The Offical Brad Renfro Fan Club 322 Foxboro Dr. Walnut, CA 91789-2032 USA Knoxville, Tennessee: He struck a plea bargain on cocaine and marijuana charges and agreed to undergo random drug screening. [3 July 1998] Arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on a grand theft charge for allegedly trying to steal a 45 foot yacht. He and a companion failed to untie the boat from the dock, causing damage to both the boat and the dock. [28 August 2000] While on probation in Florida, arrested May 16, 2001 for underage drinking as car was pulled over. Released from jail after $500 bond posted. [May 2001] Ordered back to jail for remainder of probation by Florida judge due to his drunk driving arrest in January. [February 2002] Won the "Hollywood Reporter's Young Star Award" in 1995. Cousin of Jesse Hasek, singer for the band 10 Years from Knoxville, Tennessee. Had not acted for a year at the time of his arrest for attempting to buy heroin. Auditioned for the part of Gabriel Martin in The Patriot (2000), which eventually went to Heath Ledger, who died from an overdose of prescription drugs on January 22, 2008, exactly one week after Brad's death. He was discovered by casting director Mali Finn for the leading role in The Client (1994) when he was ten. Favorite actor was Steve McQueen. Started playing guitar at six-years-old.