Brock O'Hurn
Brock Vincent Phill Hurn (born August 19, 1991), better known as Brock O'Hurn, is an American model, actor, and fitness trainer.
Brock O'Hurn | |
|---|---|
| Born | Brock Vincent Phill Hurn August 19, 1991 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, model, fitness trainer |
| Years active | 2016-present |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Early life
O'Hurn was born in Sacramento, California, the second oldest of maid Paige (née Hillenbrand) and Adam Hurn, who separated when he was nine years old. He has four siblings, sisters Aspyn and Carly, and brothers Dagan and Drake. He is of English, Irish, French and German descent. O'Hurn attended nine different schools across California, causing his education to suffer. O'Hurn discovered bodybuilding during his sophomore year in high school after being dissatisfied with his body, weighing at 135 pounds at the time.
After graduation, O'Hurn briefly worked with his uncle's company that installed heating and cooling systems before getting jobs for Abercrombie & Fitch and True Religion.
Career
O'Hurn gained international fame through his Instagram account where he was recognized for his height, physique and for popularizing the man bun. He admitted that he was confused by the sudden fame saying, “I was like, 'Is this a joke? Do I just have to keep lifting people? This is my life?'”[1] O'Hurn worked with Tyler Perry in his 2016 film Boo! A Madea Halloween, making his acting debut as frat boy Horse. He reprised the role in the sequel Boo 2! A Madea Halloween (2017). He also stars in Perry's television series Too Close to Home.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Boo! A Madea Halloween | Horse | |
| 2016–2017 | Too Close to Home | Brody Allen | Main Cast |
| 2017 | Boo 2! A Madea Halloween | Horse | |
| 2018 | Rayden Valkyrie | Ragnar Stormbringer | TV Movie |
| 2019 | Euphoria | Super Hot Warrior Man | Episode: "Made You Look" |
| 2019 | My Name is Josy | Bartender Jupiter Rourke | Short film |
| 2020 | The Real Bros of Simi Valley | Keto | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | Zodiac | Zeus | TV Movie |
References
- Schoeller, Martin (January 29, 2016). "Instagram Stud Brock O'Hurn Explains How His Man Bun Made Him Famous". GQ. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
- Petski, Denise (June 21, 2016). "Too Close To Home: Tyler Perry TLC Drama Series Sets Cast; Heather Locklear To Guest Star". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 19, 2016.