Brandon Beemer was born in Eugene, Oregon on February 27, 1980. He was once a driver at the local Coca-Cola bottling plant when he was discovered. After a few years in Hollywood, he was able to stabilize himself in the showbiz industry. He appeared in Hilary Duff's movie, Material Girls as a supporting actor alongside Haylie Duff and Anjelica Huston. He played the role of Mic Rionn, a young famous actor who was engaged to Haylie Duff's character. He also gained attention from the producers of
General Hospital who cast him as the mysterious and brooding Seth. He also guest starred in MTV's Undressed and
CSI . He also starred in the movie Suits on the Loose.
Shawn-Douglas Brady of Days of Our Lives is portrayed by Brandon Beemer. Shawn is the son of Hope and Bo Brady who, like them, is filled with the spirit of adventure. When he was young, Shawn was kidnapped by Stefano DiMera, although he was able to escape. He was sent to boarding school which he also escaped, and returned with a bad boy image. He became friends with Philip Kiriakis, Belle Black and Chloe. Belle and Shawn soon became a couple but their relationship didn't last because Jan asked him to say that he was the father of her baby, a result of her rape incident. Shawn also played an integral part in helping his father find his lost wife and uncover the real identity of Gina.
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