Brandon Jay McLaren: Canadian Actor, Red Ranger and The Rookie Villain
Brandon Jay McLaren is a Canadian actor, writer and producer from Vancouver. He is best known as Jack Landors, the Red Ranger, in Power Rangers S.P.D. (2005), as Toby in She’s the Man (2006) and as crime boss Elijah Stone in The Rookie. As of November 2026, his latest work is the role of Jason Walker on Chicago Med (2026).
Many viewers still know Brandon Jay McLaren as the Red Ranger. For a newer audience, he is the polished, dangerous Elijah Stone, a role he played on The Rookie and carried over to The Rookie: Feds in 2023.
Who is Brandon Jay McLaren?
| Born | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actor, screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Power Rangers S.P.D. (2005), She’s the Man (2006), Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010), The Rookie (2021–2023) |
| Profiles | Wikipedia · IMDb |
Brandon Jay McLaren’s turning point: the Red Ranger in Power Rangers S.P.D. (2005)
Brandon Jay McLaren’s career took off in 2005, when he was cast as Jack Landors, the Red Ranger, in Power Rangers S.P.D. The lead role made him known to a generation of young viewers. Power Rangers S.P.D. is still available to stream, along with the compilation Power Rangers: Best of Green Ranger.
Before the series, Brandon Jay McLaren had worked his way through television dramas. His first screen appearance came in Just Cause in 2002. Early guest work included Black Sash and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Brandon Jay McLaren’s film roles after Power Rangers (2006–2020)
Brandon Jay McLaren moved into feature films in 2006, playing Toby in the DreamWorks comedy She’s the Man. He then appeared in the 2009 thriller series Harper’s Island. The same year he played in Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts.
His genre credits include the horror comedy Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010) and Dead Before Dawn (2012), in which he played Dazzle Darlington. Plush followed in 2013. He also had ongoing parts in the USA Network drama Graceland (2013–2015) and the procedural Ransom (2017–2019).
Brandon Jay McLaren also works behind the camera. He wrote and executive-produced Milwaukee (2015), and he produced Two Knots (2011).
Brandon Jay McLaren’s recent work (2021–2026)
Brandon Jay McLaren began playing crime boss Elijah Stone on The Rookie in 2021. He played Stone again on The Rookie: Feds in 2023. He was also Hamilton Hayes in Everything’s Trash (2022) and Buckley in Snowfall (2022–2023).
In 2024 he played Jeremy Dolan in eight episodes of The Cleaning Lady. In 2025 he played Dwyane Andrews in the Netflix series Wayward. In 2026 he appeared as Jason Walker on Chicago Med.
Selected film and TV work of Brandon Jay McLaren
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Chicago Med | Jason Walker | TV series |
| 2025 | Wayward | Dwyane Andrews | TV series |
| 2024 | The Cleaning Lady | Jeremy Dolan | TV series |
| 2023 | The Rookie: Feds | Elijah Stone | TV series |
| 2022–2023 | Snowfall | Buckley | TV series |
| 2022 | Everything’s Trash | Hamilton Hayes | TV series |
| 2021–2023 | The Rookie | Elijah Stone | TV series |
| 2020 | Marry Me This Christmas | — | Film |
| 2017–2019 | Ransom | — | TV series |
| 2013–2015 | Graceland | — | TV series |
| 2012 | Dead Before Dawn | Dazzle Darlington | Film |
| 2010 | Tucker & Dale vs. Evil | — | Film |
| 2009 | Harper’s Island | — | TV series |
| 2006 | She’s the Man | Toby | Film |
| 2005 | Power Rangers S.P.D. | Jack Landors / Red Ranger | TV series |
FAQ
– What nationality is Brandon Jay McLaren?
Brandon Jay McLaren is Canadian. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia.
– Was Brandon Jay McLaren a Power Ranger?
Yes. Brandon Jay McLaren played Jack Landors, the Red Ranger, in Power Rangers S.P.D. (2005). It was the role that first made him widely known.
– Who was Brandon Jay McLaren in The Rookie?
Brandon Jay McLaren played crime boss Elijah Stone on The Rookie, starting in 2021. He also played Stone on The Rookie: Feds in 2023.
– What is Brandon Jay McLaren’s latest project?
As of November 2026, Brandon Jay McLaren’s latest work is the role of Jason Walker on Chicago Med (2026). Before that, he played Dwyane Andrews in Wayward (2025).
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