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

MaelstroM

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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

The Mercury Cycle

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