Wayne Bastrup

Wayne Bastrup
Born (1976-01-20) January 20, 1976 (age 48)
Port Townsend, Washington
Occupation(s)Actor, musician
Years active2003–present
Websitewaynebastrup.com

Wayne Bastrup (born January 20, 1976) is an American actor and musician. He is known for his portrayal of the younger version of Oscar winner J. K. Simmons' character Detective O'Brien in the fifth installment of the Terminator film franchise, Terminator Genisys.[1][2] Bastrup also appears in the critically acclaimed 2014 American biographical film Love and Mercy, directed by Bill Pohlad, about musician and songwriter Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys.[3] He has performed as a guest-star on numerous television shows, including The Mentalist, CSI: NY, Leverage, Awake, Whitney, Angie Tribeca, L.A.'s Finest and Truth Be Told.

In October 2015, it was announced that Bastrup was joining the cast of Sully, an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Clint Eastwood, based on the autobiography Highest Duty by Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger.[4]

Bastrup is also the drummer for the Seattle-based band Gunbunny. His drumming style has been described as "driving" and "textured" with a live performance review noting his capabilities as "stellar."[5] He was born January 20, 1976, in Port Townsend, Washington, USA.[6] He earned a master's degree in Architecture from the University of Washington in 2002.

  1. ^ Davis, Scott. "Interview: Wayne Bastrup discusses his upcoming role in Terminator Genisys". Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  2. ^ Rodriguez, Liz. "Wayne Bastrup is Young Detective O'Brien in Alan Taylor's 'Terminator Genisys'". Archived from the original on June 29, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  3. ^ Rodriguez, Liz. "Hollywood actor Wayne Bastrup talks Terminator Genisys". Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  4. ^ "Wayne Bastrup Takes Flight in 'Sully'; Beau Knapp Enlists in 'Sand Castle'". October 9, 2015.
  5. ^ Jason Friendt (December 24, 2009). "Gunbunny Review". SeattleShowGal.com.
  6. ^ "Internet Movie Database Biography". imdb.com. August 17, 2010.