Biography
Brandon London was born on October 16, 1984 in Richmond, Virginia, USA as Brandon Jaime London.
As an athlete, actor, and broadcast personality, Brandon London is well on his way to becoming the next triple threat in the industry. Known as the "Cultured Athlete", London combines his talent and charisma on and off the football field. After being signed to the NY Giants in 2006 as a free agent, London acquired his first SuperBowl ring. From NY, he then headed to Miami where he appeared in all 16 games for the Dolphins as a reserve receiver. He had 7 catches on the year including a team high of 4 in the first round playoffs vs. the Baltimore Ravens. In 2010, London signed with the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes and led them to their 86th Grey cup victory (equivalent to the NFL's SuperBowl). In 2013, the Alouettes resigned Brandon to a three year contract. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Brandon grew up learning about football firsthand from his father, who is a respected college football coach in Virginia. Upon high school graduation, Brandon played football and studied sociology at UMass. While at UMass, he broke records in career catches and touchdowns. In 2008, Brandon appeared on BET's "Rip the Runway" hosted by Sean "Diddy" Combs. It was there that Brandon discovered his passion to act and host, aside from his natural athletic talent. With an irresistible charm, unforgettable personality and business savvy that rivals entertainment industry veterans Brandon London is becoming one of the most sought after personalities on the red carpet. Upon arriving in Los Angeles in 2013 during his off season, Brandon joined entertainment series, AfterBuzz created by Maria Menounos (Extra TV) as a weekly co-host summarizing events that occur on NBC's hit series, Revolution. London also hosts BET's top rated show "The Game" that follows professional football players navigate fame, family, and friends. In May of 2013, Brandon was asked to be a VIP red carpet host at the Carry Foundation's event. He interviewed Carry Foundation honoree, Tyler Perry, as well as, Angela Bassett and many other A-list attendees. Launching his own series "Jersey Off, Suit On" exemplifies his persona as a football star and entertainer. This series allows the viewer to learn about fashion, music, and football from "The Cultured Athlete" himself. -------------------------------------------------------- "Brandon London is a tall drink of personality. He is a generous host with a genius brand" -Marki Costello ---------------------------------------------------------- Serving as an active volunteer for Arnold Schwarzenegger's charity The After School All Stars, Brandon is committed to using his celebrity status for more than red carpets and exclusive events. He is committed to empowering the youth and encourage them to follow their dreams as a positive role model. Brandon is well on his way to becoming the next leading multimedia brand and he is very clear that his passion isn't solely about making money, it's about making history!
