Though it is often said that he was perfect for the role of Frohike in
The X-Files (1993) and later
The Lone Gunmen (2001), his being cast in it was completely
accidental. The producers had already seen several actors for the part
but found casting it difficult. They were discussing the matter outside
of a bathroom when Braidwood, who was already working as first
assistant director on
The X-Files (1993), emerged, and they realized he was right
for the role.