Biography
Bryan Sapphire (Born Bryan Eugene Nash, February 24 1966) is an American Actor, Juggler, Magician, Comedian, Producer, Businessman and Model. Bryan was born in Burbank California, and was raised in the San Fernando Valley, outside of Los Angeles California. Bryan has been in the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) since 1969 when he appeared in a diaper commercial. He has appeared In numerous films and television series. Bryan is most known for his appearances on the hit 90's hit TV Show Married with Children. He has also appeared on Days of Our Lives, Coach, and many others. A few of his movie credits include Ricochet, Star Trek VI, Undiscovered Country, and the cult classic Shakes the Clown. Along with his Motion Picture and Television work Bryan travels the country appearing at fairs and festivals, as a performing juggler and magician In addition to being an in demand performer, Bryan is also tattoo model and has been featured in publications such as Inked Magazine. Bryan changed his stage name to Bryan Sapphire in 2009 and is also widely know as the Evil Juggler. Bryan was admitted to the Academy of Magical Arts and Sciences, The Magic Castle in 1996. Bryan resides in Eagle, Idaho, but frequently travels to Hollywood for filming, and travels across the country performing his live show.
Bryan was born February 24 1966 to Gordon Fell Nash and Charmaine Eileen Nash. His father is of German and Welsh ancestry, while his mother comes Dutch, Irish and Scottish heritage. His parents were married for 53 years until his mother died of cancer in 2011. Bryan is an only child. He attended Laurel Hall for both elementary and junior high school. He graduated from Los Angeles Lutheran High School in Burbank California in 1984. It was Bryan's 8th grade P.E. teacher who taught him how to juggle. Little did anyone know it would become both his passion and career. Bryan served a short term in the US Air Force, he attained the rank of Airman First Class, and received an Honorable Discharge.
Bryan has had two very successful tours of Japan and Korea. He was a performer in residence at Nagasaki Holland Village aka Huis Ten Bosch from the fall of 1992 through the Spring of 1993. Additionally Bryan has been the Juggler for three different circuses, they include King Royal Bros. Circus, The American Crown Circus, and Circus Fantasy. In addition to juggling Bryan performed as the lead clown, for both Circus Fantasy and The American Crown Circus. Bryan's live shows include club, ball and ring juggling, cigar box manipulation, and multiple magical effects. Bryan also eats, breathes, and juggles fire. Additionally Bryan is also known for his balancing ability and rolla bolla stunts.
