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Brian Krause(I)

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Brian Krause
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A native of Orange County, California, Brian Krause is best known for his portrayal of Whitelighter Leo Wyatt on Aaron Spelling's popular program Charmed (1998) [1998-2006/The WB] opposite Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan, Holly Marie Combs and Shannen Doherty. He starred on the popular program for eight seasons and appeared in 154 episodes.

Since wrapping Charmed (1998), Krause has starred in numerous TV programs, including The Closer (2005) (TNT), Ties That Bind (2006) (Lifetime), Devil's Diary (2007) (Lifetime), Beyond Loch Ness (2008) (Sci Fi Channel), Warbirds (2008) (Sci Fi Channel) and CSI: Miami (2002) (CBS).

Among the actor's previous television credits are: Highway to Heaven (1984), Tales from the Crypt (1989), The Bandit Series (e.g., Bandit: Bandit's Silver Angel (1994)), Family Album (1994), Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), High Tide (1994) and Return to Cabin by the Lake (2001).

Krause's film credits include: Desertion (2008), Jack Rio (2008), Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991) with Milla Jovovich, An American Summer (1990) with Brian Austin Green, December (1991) with Balthazar Getty and Jason London, Stephen King's Sleepwalkers (1992) with Alice Krige and Mädchen Amick, The Liars' Club (1994) with Wil Wheaton, Breaking Free (1995) with Christine Taylor and Jeremy London, Mind Games (1996) with Soleil Moon Frye, Trash (1999) with Jaime Pressly and Jeremy Sisto, The Mission (2005) with Jacklyn Zeman and Alex Hyde-White and Protecting the King (2007) with Tom Sizemore and Peter Dobson.

Krause was born in 1969 in El Toro, California. He graduated in 1987 from El Toro High School. He has an older brother, Patrick. He resides in the San Fernando Valley. Away from the studios, he enjoys golfing, surfing and jogging. Prior to making his mark as an actor, he juggled various part-time jobs -- including driving a pie truck and hanging drywall.
BornFebruary 1, 1969
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      • 3 nominations total

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    Known for

    Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs, and Shannen Doherty in Charmed (1998)
    Charmed
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Leo Wyatt
    Milla Jovovich and Brian Krause in Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991)
    Return to the Blue Lagoon
    5.2
    • Richard Lestrange
    • 1991
    Sleepwalkers (1992)
    Sleepwalkers
    5.4
    • Charles Brady
    • 1992

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Beauty of Poverty
      • Lucas
      • Completed
      • 2025
    • Garrison 7: The Fallen
      • Kaylen
      • Pre-production
    • Boxing Kid
      • Post-production
    • Garrison7: War Is Coming
      • Kaylen
      • Pre-production
    • A Witness to Murder
      • Sheriff Robinson
      • Post-production
    • The Black
      • Damian Bane
      • Pre-production
    • The Desecrated Ones
      • Jimmy
      • Post-production



    • Die Hart (2020)
      Die Hart
      5.3
      TV Series
      • Roger Richards
      • 2024
    • Slay Ride - The Movie (2024)
      Slay Ride - The Movie
      • Det. Donner
      • 2024
    • Brian Krause and Kelly Sullivan in Deadly Justice (2024)
      Deadly Justice
      4.0
      • Dale Jones
      • 2024
    • The Windigo (2024)
      The Windigo
      4.7
      • Sheriff Bradley Elkins
      • 2024
    • Brian Krause, Louis Mandylor, and Kristos Andrews in Breakout (2023)
      Breakout
      4.4
      • Max Chandler
      • 2023
    • Homestead (2023)
      Homestead
      4.2
      • Robert
      • 2023
    • Harmony in Paradise (2022)
      Harmony in Paradise
      5.7
      TV Movie
      • Timothy
      • 2022
    • Brian Krause, Rizwan Manji, Shannon Marie Sullivan, Hunter Emery, Christie Prades, RJ Brown, Aariq Manji, and Jordana Rose in Basement (2022)
      Basement
      4.6
      • Jake
      • 2022
    • Shemar Moore in S.W.A.T. (2017)
      S.W.A.T.
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Josip
      • 2022
    • Uploaded (2021)
      Uploaded
      3.1
      • Captain Ortiz
      • 2021
    • Cypher (2021)
      Cypher
      5.2
      TV Series
      • Robert
      • 2021
    • Cerina Vincent and Emily Skinner in Secrets in the Water (2021)
      Secrets in the Water
      4.6
      TV Movie
      • Sheriff Douglas
      • 2021
    • Tom Arnold, Mika Boorem, Herbert Russell, Cody Kasch, Devin Ratray, Paige Howard, and Jackie Pucci in Hollywood.Con (2021)
      Hollywood.Con
      3.5
      • The Director
      • 2021
    • Becky (2020)
      Becky
      Short
      • Becky's Dad
      • 2020
    • Brian Krause and Melanie Stone in Scarlett (2020)
      Scarlett
      5.1
      • Cal Sutton
      • 2020

    Producer



    • Be Afraid (2017)
      Be Afraid
      4.7
      • executive producer
      • 2017
    • Brian Krause, Julia Parker, Kym Jackson, Haidyn Harvey, and Patrick Hickman in Ribbons (2016)
      Ribbons
      5.9
      • producer
      • 2016
    • The Christmas Switch (2014)
      The Christmas Switch
      5.4
      • executive producer
      • 2014
    • Poseidon Rex (2013)
      Poseidon Rex
      2.7
      • co-producer
      • 2013
    • Abeo Pharisee
      • co-executive producer
      • 2012
    • The Mission
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2005

    Director



    • The Studio Club (2014)
      The Studio Club
      7.3
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Abeo Pharisee
      • Director
      • 2012
    • The Mission
      Short
      • Director
      • 2005

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    Charmed: The Complete Series
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    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
    • Born
      • February 1, 1969
      • El Toro, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Beth BruceJuly 8, 1995 - 2001 (divorced, 1 child)
    • Children
      • Jamen Krause
    • Other works
      TV commercial for Dorritos chips with Casper Van Dien. (1989)
    • Publicity listings
      • 10 Interviews
      • 2 Pictorials
      • 3 Magazine Cover Photos

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    • Trivia
      Originally wanted to study medicine.
    • Nickname
      • B.K.

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