Brand Rackley, a talented actor, has made a name for himself in the film industry with his captivating performances in various movies and short films. One of his most notable roles was in the 2006 indie award-winning cult hit, "The Stanton Family Grave Robbery." His portrayal of a jaded ladies' man in the 2008 film "Simmons on Vinyl" received widespread acclaim from both audiences and critics, earning him the Grand Jury Prize at the 2010 deadCENTER Film Festival.
Rackley's third feature, "S&M Lawn Care," received the special Jury Prize at the 2010 Friars Club Film Festival, with critics praising his villainous turn in the film. He has recently starred in "Roark Comptons: The Motion Picture," as well as making a cameo appearance in "Pictures of Superheroes." In 2011, Rackley had a starring role in "Cinema Six," which premiered at the 2012 Dallas International Film Festival and was accepted to the deadCENTER Film Festival.
Rackley has also worked with notable actors such as Helen Thomas, Barry Corbin, and Bill Hader, and has most recently been featured in films alongside Sienna Miller and Eric Roberts. He has starred in hundreds of short films, including the acclaimed "Edgar Freezes," "The Bedazzler," and the internet sensation, "KANE." Rackley's short film "Hitboys II Men" was featured on MTVU's Best Film On Campus.
Rackley's newest short film, "Busch Country," is currently making the rounds on the festival circuit. He has also performed at the Actors' Studio West. In addition to his film work, Rackley is currently producing and starring in various web series for 20th Century Fox's Fox Digital Studios, MSN.com, RooftopComedy.com, FilmThreat.com, and Singletree Productions. He has been featured on film websites such as Cinematical.com, SlashFilm.com, FilmDrunk.com, FilmSchoolRejects.com, and Slackerwood.com.
Rackley has acted in various film and commercial productions in Oklahoma, Texas, Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2010 and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
