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Need a complicated and broken bloke? This is the actor you call
WorldA chance encounter with a woman
Brendan Cowell is the go-to actor for complex, troubled roles, unlike his friend Patrick Brammall who plays easygoing everymen.
Cowell was mistaken for Brammall by a woman who recognized him from the show 'Colin From Accounts', despite his protests that it was actually his friend.
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Key Takeaways
- Brendan Cowell was mistaken for Patrick Brammall
- Brendan Cowell plays complicated characters
- He is often confused with his friend Patrick Brammall
- Cowell's roles are distinct from Brammall's easygoing everymen
- The woman in the sauna mistook Cowell for Brammall
- Cowell eventually acknowledged the woman's point about his resemblance to Brammall
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What's Next
Expected Outcomes
- Brendan Cowell may continue to be typecast as complicated characters
Why It Matters
Cowell's unique acting style and roles may lead to further confusion with his friend Patrick Brammall
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Ownership: Brisbane Times (AU) (Corporate)
Timeline of this story
- Sep 9Brisbane Times (AU): Where Patrick Brammall has perfected the easygoing everyman, Brendan Cowell is the guy you want when things get complicated.
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