Brent Comer

Brent Comer (born March 5, 1996, in Frederick, Maryland) is an American screen and stage actor recognized for bringing contemporary energy to character-driven stories. Working across film, television, and musical theatre, he has built a growing profile through both on-camera roles and major live productions.

Comer trained at James Madison University, earning a BFA in Musical Theatre in 2019. Soon after graduating, he stepped into his first high-profile professional engagement with the touring company of Les Misérables, sharpening the vocal and dramatic skills that would become central to his work.

In 2024, he reached a significant career milestone on Broadway by originating the role of Darrel “Darry” Curtis in The Outsiders, the musical adaptation of S. E. Hinton’s classic coming-of-age novel. The performance helped position him as a notable new presence in American musical theatre.

On screen, Comer is known for credits including The Mosquito Bowl (as George Murphy) and We Chose to Go to the Moon, reflecting an expanding range that bridges historical material and modern storytelling.