Brett Ainslie
Brett Michael Ainslie (born September 16, 1988) is an American actor, director and producer. He is best known for his roles as the corrupt and incompetent officer of the law in the Australia cops trilogy. Brett Has directed such independent films as Peace and Fish. Brett was the founder of AHS films, a small studio out of Eastern Massachusetts.
Biography
Early life
Ainslie was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Norwell, Massachusetts, home of Jennifer Coolidge. He attended Norwell High School in Norwell and was ACTIVE in school plays and musicals there. Ainslie was an honors student and graduated with honors in 2007. Ainslie was also a student athlete who was a varsity wrestler and soccer player.
Career
Ainslie began his career as a child actor. He was the producer, director And Co-star of the comedic trilogy, Australian Cops (2003). Ainslie moved on to produce more serious films such as "Peace", the recreation of the life events of Alfred Nobel. Ainslie played a small role in the yet to be released film, but is responsible for its screenplay and direction. Since, he has done some acting in commercials for Sony HD Cameras and has worked with Bruce Willis, Ned Vaughn, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, Devin Ratray and Ving Rhames in the upcoming sci-fi feature film, The Surrogates.
Ainslie has since worked as a Journalist and editor on Q30 and has been featured on the MSG TV Network.
Brett has also become well known for his "Brett Ainslieisms"
"There's always a surface to stop the downs in life but for the ups in life there is no limit" "Live your fear. Become your fear. Lose your fear" "The only feeling worse than guilt is regret." "Know your friends. Know your enemies." Hell is not where sinners go after life. Hell is the state of mind of which believers are in during life."
Personal life
Ainslie was a highly touted soccer player, wrestler and sprinter. Ainslie carried the Norwell High School Clippers to a state semi final in his senior season (2006) averaging 2 goals a game in the second half of the season and the MIAA state tournament before sustaining a career ending ACL tear
Following reconstructive surgery Ainslie is still active in the sport of soccer at Quinnipiac University He has also trained for triathlons.
Ainslie was the second of three sons. Both of his brothers have been featured in Ainslie's films both making a debut in the "Battle of Manzikert"
Filmography
Film
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2003 |
Australian Cops |
Drunkard |
also produced |
2004 |
Battle of Manzikert |
Romanus IV Diogenes |
also directed, co-produced and played minor roles |
French Iron Chef |
French Chef |
also co-produced and played a dinosaur |
|
Australian Cops II |
Police Officer |
also directed |
|
2005 |
Australian Cops III |
Officer O'Neil |
also co-produced |
Mikey Tonnerre |
Undercover cop |
also wrote and directed and played a dinosaur |
|
2006 |
The Bean Field |
Henry David Thoreau |
also directed, co-produced and adapted screenplay |
Freak |
Cal's friend |
also wrote, directed and produced |
|
2007 |
[...] |
||
2008 |
Fish |
Narrator |
also wrote, directed and produced |
Bad Advice |
friend |
extra, also co-wrote, edited and produced |
|
2009 |
Peace |
Immanuel Nobel |
also directs, writes and produces, post production |
Guaranteed A |
Skinny |
also camera operator, post production |
|
The Surrogates |
surrogate, riot agent |
extra, post production |
|
extra |
production |
||
Theater
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2004 |
God |
Man 1 |
|
2005 |
Charlotte's Web |
Gander |
dancer |
The Emperor's New Clothes |
Jester 1 |
||
Blood Brothers |
extra |
||
2006 |
To Kill A Mockingbird |
Tom Robinson |
|
2007 |
Wanda's Visit |
King Pin |
extra |
2008 |
Raisin in the Sun |
Travis Younger |
Television
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2009 |
See Kate Run |
Congressman, extra |
TV Pilot |