Bryan Genesse
Bryan Genesse | |
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Born | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada[1] | March 20, 1964
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1983–present |
Spouse | Brooke Theiss[2] |
Children | 2[2] |
Bryan Genesse is a Canadian actor and martial artist, perhaps best known for his
Career
Early years
Genesse was born in
Genesse was also asked to read for the character of
Transition to action roles
While making B&B-related personal appearances in
Following the series' two-season run, Genesse was approached to star in action films made by Nu Image, a fledgling company then primarily based in South Africa. He debuted for them in Night Siege: Project Shadowchaser II opposite Frank Zagarino. The two would become friends and co-star in several more movies. A few months later, Genesse received top billing in Human Timebomb, which Nu Image's U.S. distributor, New Line, chose to rebrand as a sequel to their 1992 film Live Wire in the territory. It was also successful in Japan, and earned the actor a multi-picture contract from Nu Image, with whom he has remained closely associated for most of his career.[4]
Genesse, who had contemplated writing since his early days as a performer,[1] scripted and co-produced 2000's The Alternate, in which he also acted alongside his wife Brooke Theiss, Eric Roberts, Ice-T and Michael Madsen. After Madsen expressed interest in teaming up again, Genesse put together Bad Guys, which marked his second writing credit and his directorial debut.[4] However, the film was affected by turmoil at production company Giants Entertainment and only saw release in a handful of markets.[12][13]
In 2003, Genesse had a serious accident while filming a combat stunt on Fire, part of Nu Image's Nature Unleashed series of disaster films. He suffered knee,
Return to television
Following a lengthy hiatus from the screen, Genesse returned to his soap opera roots on The Bold and the Beautiful. He reprised his early role of Rocco Carner, with the first episode of his story arc airing on March 12, 2009.[14]
Martial arts
Genesse's first martial art was
Personal life
Genesse has been married to actress Brooke Theiss since 1994. They have two children, born in 1995 and 2008.[2] He also works as a real estate agent in Southern California.[17]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1983 | The Dead Zone[1] | Unknown | Only mentioned in early biographies. Possible extra or walk-on appearances. |
1984 | Police Academy[1] | Unknown | |
1985 | Loose Screws
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Brad Lovett | Released in the U.S. as Screwballs II |
1989 | Skin Deep | Rick | |
1991 | California Casanova | Leech | |
1994 | Night Siege: Project Shadowchaser II
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Frank Meade | Also martial arts coordinator |
1995 | Human Timebomb | Parker | Also martial arts choreographer
Released in the U.S. as Live Wire: Human Timebomb |
1995 | Cyborg Cop III | Max | Released in the U.S. as Terminal Impact |
1995 | Terminal Virus | Joe Knight | |
1998 | Spoiler | Bounty n°1 | |
1998 | The Company Man | Lewis | Released in the U.S. as Deadly Reckoning |
1998 | Operation Delta Force 3: Clear Target | Hutch | |
1999 | Cold Harvest | Little Ray | |
1999 | Traitor's Heart | Nick Brody | |
2000 | The Guardian | Steve Layton | |
2000 | The Alternate | The Leader | Also co-producer, writer and fight choreographer Released in the U.S. as Agent of Death |
2000 | Bad Guys | Jack Ford | Also writer and director Also known as Bad Guys in Hell |
2002 | The Circuit | Vixton Hack | |
2003 | Death Train | Ryan | |
2003 | Sometimes A Hero | Remo | Released in the U.S. as Cold Vengeance |
2004 | Nature Unleashed: Fire | Jake | |
2005 | Edison | Campos | Released in the U.S. as Edison Force |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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Unknown | Bizarre[1] | Unknown | |
Unknown | Sons and Daughters[1] | Unknown | Also known as An Ounce of Cure |
1985 | The Littlest Hobo | Hamish Welsh | Episode: "Torque" |
1986 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star | Dak Foster | |
1987–89
2009 |
The Bold and the Beautiful | Rocco Carner | 180 episodes |
1989 | Just the Ten of Us | Blitz | Episode: "Betrayal" |
1990 | Growing Pains | Shiv | Episode: "Future Shock"
Analogous character to the one played on Just the Ten of Us |
1991–93 | Street Justice | Grady Jameson | 44 episodes |
1994 | Lifestories: Families in Crisis | Bryce | Episode: "A Body to Die For: The Aaron Henry Story" |
2001–02 | Cold Squad | Dan | 8 episodes |
2002 | Mary Higgins Clark's We'll Meet Again | Tim |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Reichardt, Nancy M. (May 1, 1988). "Bryan Genesse has won 'B&B' viewers' hearts as streetwise Rocco Carner". The State. Columbia. United Feature Syndicate.
- ^ a b c "Bryan Genesse". soap-passion.com (in French). Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ Peterson, Bettelou (June 14, 1992). "Tell me about Bryan Genesse of 'Street Justice'". Chicago Tribune. Knight Ridder.
- ^ a b c d e Skrobo, Kristijan. "Interview mit Bryan Genesse". skrobocop.de (in German and English). Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ a b c Russ, Amanda (March 13, 2022). "Bonus Interview with Bryan Genesse a.k.a. Rocco Carner". The Bold and Beautiful Podcast (Podcast). Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "California Casanova Reviews". tvguide.com. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ Arbeeny, Karen Lee; Cummings, Janet; Gendece, Brian (producers); Cummings, Drew (director); Genesse, Bryan (host) (1990). How to Become a Teenage Ninja (VHS). Stony Point Productions; Cummings Entertainment.
- ^ a b c "*Interview* With Action Hero & Martial Artist Bryan Genesse". actionreloaded.com. January 16, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ Corcoran, John (April 1993). "Bryan Genesse: New-Style TV Hero". Inside Kung Fu Presents: Kung Fu – The Martial Arts Masterpiece. Burbank: CFW Enterprises. p. 74.
- ^ a b "'Street Justice': Bryan Genesse Brings Authentic Hung Gar to TV". Inside Kung-Fu. Burbank: CFW Enterprises. March 1992.
- ^ "Real 'Street Justice': Bryan Genesse Fights for Rainforest Rights". Kung-Fu Masters. Burbank: CFW Enterprises. July 1993.
- UPC 0450022000319.
- ISSN 1232-4035.
- ^ "Bryan Genesse Returns to The Bold and the Beautiful!". soaps.com. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ @bryangenesse (May 17, 2020). "2014 at Jean Jacques Machado HQ after being presented my BJJ black belt by JJM" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "About Us". venombjj.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ "Bryan Genesse". zillow.com. Retrieved April 2, 2023.