Brian Wayne Phelps (born May 5, 1959) is an American radio personality (disc jockey) and occasional actor, best known for the nationally syndicated Mark & Brian morning show.
Phelps began his acting career at Cambridge High School in Cambridge, Illinois, and appeared in the school's musicals, as well as being a member of the Cambridge Vikings football team. After graduating in 1977, Phelps attended college in Normal, Illinois. After attending Illinois State University, Phelps did commercial work and improvisational comedy before meeting his partner Mark Thompson in Birmingham, Alabama in 1986. The next year the duo moved their show to KLOS-FM in Los Angeles.
The enormous popularity of his radio show has given Phelps several opportunities to branch out into other entertainment media. In 1991–92, he and Thompson hosted a short-lived NBC TV series, The Adventures of Mark & Brian, based on their radio show. Phelps has also appeared in several motion pictures, notably Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (the 1993 ninth installment in the Friday the 13th series) and The Princess Diaries (2001). He has also made numerous TV series guest appearances, including the role of Reverend Gigg LeCarp on the Comedy Central series Reno 911!. Phelps often ended the Mark & Brian Show with the catch phrase "Be good humans!".
On August 17, 2012, after 25 years as the KLOS morning team, Phelps and Thompson signed off the air waves and closed their show. Phelps debuted the podcast "The Brian and Jill Show" on September 10, 2012 with his new partner, actress Jill Whelan.
On August 17, 2020, Phelps and Thompson were inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.
On June 14, 2024, Phelps debuted the podcast "Be Good Humans" with his new partner, television showrunner Trey Callaway.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes1990Rocky VReporter1993Jason Goes to Hell: The Final FridayOfficer Brian1997TrekkiesHimself2001The Princess DiariesDJ Brian2007Totally BakedSecret Service Agent #2
Television Year Title Role Notes1989Married... with ChildrenCatererEpisode: "Married... with Prom Queen: The Sequel"1990CheersBar PatronEpisode: "Veggie-Boyd"1991–1992The Adventures of Mark & BrianHimself13 episodes1993The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.Lightning EdEpisode: "Mail Order Brides"1995Ned and StaceyEarlEpisode: "Threesomes"1997Perversions of ScienceSoldierEpisode: "Boxed In"1998Dharma & GregGuy #3Episode: "Invasion of the Buddy Snatcher"1999Odd Man OutHimselfEpisode: "Fight Club"2004–2020Reno 911!Reverend Gigg LeCarp3 episodes2007–2010Phineas and FerbAnnouncer Rick/Paul's Dad4 episodes2010Criminal MindsDJ BrianEpisode: "Our Darkest Hour"2017Take It from the TopBrianTelevision film
References
External links
Mark & Brian Archive Site