Brenda James is an American Canadian actress born in Edmonton, Alberta on September 27, 1979, to Manfred Klemme and Oralee Klemme.
She was born Brenda Lynn Klemme and is recognized in the entertainment industry for portraying the role of Brenda Gutierrez in the comedy, horror, and science fiction movie, “Slither.”
Brenda James: Early Life
At a young age, her parents’ relationship met its waterloo, hence Brenda was raised by her strong willful single mother alongside her sister, Victoria Attanasio.
Regardless of the obscurity of basic facts about her like her early life, background, and education, it remains a fact that her acting talent was noticed back when she was a child practicing music works in front of a mirror, observing herself with enthusiasm. She was fascinated by acting which made it easier for her to go down the career path.
Professional Career
Determined to pursue a career in acting, young Brenda moved to Los Angeles, California, after completing her education.
At first, she started off as a commercial actress in the early 80s before her professional career kicked off in the year 1984 when she made her debut performance playing a small role in the comedy series, Its Your Move.
However, her rise to the limelight began a year later, in 1985, when she made an appearance as a regular cast member of the comedy series called Safe At Home.
Ever since she has made several appearances on many television series like A Family for Joe and Flying Blind.
Additionally, she played an outstanding role in the year 1999 as Kelly Brown for nine episodes of the romantic drama television series Sunset Beach.
Following that, she portrayed other recurring roles including the role of Elizabeth Porter in the comedy, family, and musical television series 2gether which was produced and written by Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn.
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She went ahead to make appearances in five episodes of the crime, drama, and mystery television series Cold Squad.
Also, she worked alongside Anthony Michael Hall and Ally Sheedy for a number of episodes in “The Dead Zone.”
Once again, in 2006 she brought her A-game and stunned the audience while portraying the character of Brenda Gutierrez in the comedy, horror, and science fiction movie, Slither. However, this role was her second to last professional performance in the industry.
She proceeded to give the last performance while portraying the role of Dr. Katie Brown for four episodes of the action, adventure, and drama series called Stargate: Atlantis.
During her active years in the industry, she made appearances in a number of films including “Patriot Games,” The sisterhood of the traveling pants, “See Spot Run,” Slither, Stone-Cold,” Cutting Class,” The Barber,” Man About Town,” and a list of others.
Throughout her career, she has been able to garner a huge number of fans with her impressive acting skills.
Hardwork and determination must be a contributing factor, but her effortless display of finesse while portraying her roles made it look more natural and innate.
Back in the 90s, she was recognized as one of the highest-paid actresses.
Brenda James: Marital Life- Brenda is a one-time divorcee
On May 22, 1993, Brenda tied the knot with her lover, James Matthews. It was a quiet wedding, away from the flashing lights of paparazzi.
Unfortunately, their happy marriage didn’t last long, the couple had to part ways as a result of incompatible differences.
However, the actress went on to meet her current husband, Umberto “Tino” Liberatore, for the first time in the early 2010s.
Brenda and Tino dated from then and on 14 February 2015, they made their first public appearance as a couple at the 51st Annual Cinema Audio Society Awards Gala. Their relationship lasted for a long period of time before they decided to settle down on February 2, 2018.
According to News, Announcements, and Press Releases on January 4, 2022, Umberto was made the new managing director at leading professional audio accessory manufacturer, K-Tek. Prior to their marriage, they welcomed two children, Macie Liberatore and Travis Liberatore. She resides with her family in southern California.
Brenda James: Physical Stats
The 43-year-old actress stands 5 feet 8 inches beautiful while maintaining a moderate weight of 55kg through healthy eating and regular exercising. Her toned body is graced with beautiful brown hair, which is colored red, and a gorgeous pair of brown eyes.
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