Introduction
Mehcad Brooks is a well-known American actor, model, and former professional football player. He has appeared in several TV shows and movies, including โMortal Kombat: Legacy,โ โTrue Blood,โ and โDesperate Housewives.โ In this blog post, we will explore his personal life, TV shows, and relationships.
Early Life and Career
Professional Football Career
Mehcad Brooks was born on October 25, 1980, in Austin, Texas. He attended the University of Southern California, where he played college football as a wide receiver. After college, he signed with the NFL team Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. However, he was released before the start of the regular season. He later played for the Canadian Football Leagueโs Edmonton Eskimos and the NFL Europeโs Berlin Thunder.
Acting Career
After retiring from football, Mehcad Brooks pursued a career in acting. He made his acting debut in the TV series โMalcolm in the Middleโ in 2002. He then appeared in several TV shows, including โBoston Public,โ โCold Case,โ and โDesperate Housewives.โ In 2011, he played the role of Jax Briggs in the web series โMortal Kombat: Legacy.โ
TV Shows and Movies
โTrue Bloodโ
One of Mehcad Brooksโ most notable roles is in the HBO series โTrue Blood.โ He played the character of Benedict โEggsโ Talley in the second and third seasons of the show. His performance was well-received by both critics and audiences, and he was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
โLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitโ
Mehcad Brooks also appeared in the long-running TV series โLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit.โ He played the role of Prince Miller in the 16th season of the show. His performance in the episode โPerverted Justiceโ was praised by critics.
Personal Life and Relationships
Relationship with Serinda Swan
Mehcad Brooks was in a relationship with Canadian actress Serinda Swan from 2010 to 2011. The couple met on the set of โBlood Creek,โ a horror movie in which they both starred.
Current Relationship Status
As of 2021, Mehcad Brooksโ relationship status is unknown. He has not been publicly linked to anyone since his breakup with Serinda Swan in 2011.
Conclusion
Mehcad Brooks has had a successful career in both football and acting. He has appeared in several TV shows and movies, including โTrue Bloodโ and โLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit.โ While his personal life has been relatively private, he has been in a high-profile relationship with actress Serinda Swan in the past.