Brandon Jones
An actor known for roles in *Pretty Little Liars*, *The Fosters*, and *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation*.
Brandon William Jones (born May 7, 1988) is an American actor, musician, model, and producer. He is best known for his role as Liam in *Lie to Me*, Andrew Campbell in *Pretty Little Liars*, Liam Olmstead in *The Fosters*, and Charlie Russell in *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation*. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina and raised in McLeansville, Jones attended Northeast Guilford High School, where he was a member of the football, track, and wrestling teams. In early 2009, he drove cross country from his East Coast home to move to Los Angeles and began acting soon after.
- Role
- Not a prominent figure in franchise history
- Affiliation
- Houston Texans (Unconfirmed/Minor)
- Status
- No significant statistical record
- Era
- Modern NFL Era
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Jones shot with photographer Bruce Weber for the 2010 Abercrombie & Fitch holiday campaign. He is also featured as the lead vocalist on the 2011 single "Wanna Be Known" by German electronic music duo York. In October 2011, it was announced that Jones would be joining *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation*, playing the role of Charlie Russell, the son of D.B. Russell (played by Ted Danson). E! Online reported in early August 2012 that Jones would guest star on *Pretty Little Liars* as the role of Andrew Campbell. He appeared in the web series *If I Can Dream* alongside Justin Gaston. Jones also appeared in *Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt* as Cyndee's fiancé.
In Their Own Story
In 2017, Jones pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of assault with a firearm. The incident stemmed from a 2015 altercation with a neighbor, where Jones pulled out a handgun. The actor had a similar incident in 2016, when he waved a knife in his neighbor's face. Jones served a 180-day sentence, along with 30 days of community service and anger management classes.
Reader's Guide
Jones's discography includes the single "Wanna Be Known" (York featuring Brandon Jones) from 2011 and "In the Moment" (featuring Jade Villalon) from 2012. His filmography includes television roles on *Lie to Me*, *Pretty Little Liars*, *The Fosters*, *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation*, and *Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt*, as well as the web series *If I Can Dream*.
Did You Know?
- Brandon Jones was born on May 7, 1988, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
- He was a member of the football, track, and wrestling teams at Northeast Guilford High School.
- He shot with photographer Bruce Weber for the 2010 Abercrombie & Fitch holiday campaign.
- He is the lead vocalist on the 2011 single "Wanna Be Known" by German electronic music duo York.
- In 2017, Jones pleaded no contest to misdemeanor assault with a firearm and served a 180-day sentence.
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