- Born
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Brandon Slagle is a multifaceted filmmaker whose career trajectory from musician to actor and ultimately to director and screenwriter has distinguished him in the industry. Slagle's breakout hit, The Black Dahlia Haunting, set Redbox rental records alongside The Purge and The Conjuring, showcasing his talent for creating captivating suspense.
He gained further acclaim with House of Manson, a highly praised Charles Manson biography noted for its compelling storytelling. Slagle's directorial expertise continued to shine in Crossbreed, a nostalgic 90's action throwback that featured Vivica A. Fox as the first female African-American President in a motion picture.
His work on Saban and Paramount's Battle for Saipan highlighted his ability to manage large-scale productions, featuring stars like Jeff Fahey, Casper Van Dien, and Louis Mandylor. Slagle also directed The Flood for Saban and Lionsgate, starring Nicky Whelan and Casper Van Dien, and Affinity, which marked action star Marko Zaror's first English-speaking lead role.
Additionally, his film Breakout, featuring Louis Mandylor and Brian Krause, became the most viewed action movie on Tubi, cementing his reputation in the action genre. Brandon Slagle's diverse filmography and innovative storytelling continue to establish him as an exciting emerging filmmaker in contemporary cinema.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Nitro Maximus
- Gender / Gender identityMale
- Deep Blue Eyes
- "Rocker" image
- Marvel Comics character "Daredevil" is a hero of his, and he even went so far to make his own Daredevil costume as a kid in the 80s
- Late stepfather is Henry Schuman, who was first Oboe in the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra and performed on the scores to films such as "Total Recall", Disney's Aladdin, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, among others.
- Is part Native American
- Screen-tested for the role of "Josiah" in Children of the Corn: The Gathering (1996).
- Is ambidextrous.
- "When my producers brought up the idea of Vivica in the role, it was a lightning bolt. It was a fantastic idea. Someone who could light up a room but also has a commanding presence. Our President is positive and proactive, not the grim figure as is usually portrayed in these types of movies." - on casting [on Vivica A. Fox] in [Crossbreed (2019)].
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