Brad Renfro Biography: Parents, Age, Height, Net Worth, Movies, Girlfriend, Ethnicity, Religion, Death

Brad Barron Renfro was an American actor who rose to prominence as a child star with his debut in The Client (1994) opposite Susan Sarandon.

He delivered memorable performances in films like Sleepers, Apt Pupil, and Bully, showcasing raw talent despite personal struggles.

Brad Renfro
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Brad Barron Renfro
Stage Name:	Brad Renfro
Born:	25 July 1982
Died:	15 January 2008 (age 25 years old)
Place of Birth:	Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White
Height:	1.73 m
Parents:	Mark Renfro and Angela Denise Olsen (née McCrory)
Siblings:	Haley Rose Olsen, Dane Hoffmeister
Children:	Yamato Renfro
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$Unknown

Early Life and Education

Brad Barron Renfro was born on July 25, 1982, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Mark Renfro, a factory worker, and Angela Denise Olsen.

His parents divorced when he was young, and he was primarily raised by his paternal grandmother, Joanne Renfro. He has a half-sister, Haley Rose Olsen, and Dane Hoffmeister.

Details about formal education are limited as he entered acting early, with limited public information available. He is of White ethnicity and his religion is unknown.

Career

Brad Renfro was discovered at age 10 and made a striking film debut at 11 in The Client (1994), earning critical attention for his natural intensity.

He followed with roles in The Cure (1995), Sleepers (1996), and Apt Pupil (1998), often playing troubled or complex youths.

Later films like Bully (2001) highlighted his willingness to tackle darker material, though legal and personal issues began affecting his trajectory.

He also voiced a character in the animated series Recess. Despite talent and early acclaim, substance abuse challenges impacted his later work.

He appeared in independent projects and had a posthumous release in The Informers (2008). Renfro’s brief career left an impression for its authenticity and emotional depth in portraying vulnerable characters.

Social Media

Brad Renfro does not have social media accounts.

Personal Life

Brad Renfro stood 1.73 m tall at the time of his passing at age 25. He had a son, Yamato Renfro, born in 2003 in Japan and raised there by his mother. Renfro faced ongoing struggles with substance abuse throughout his teens and adulthood.

He was found dead in his Los Angeles apartment on January 15, 2008, from an accidental heroin and morphine overdose. He is buried at Red House Cemetery in Tennessee.

Net Worth

Brad Renfro had modest earnings from his acting career, with no widely confirmed public net worth estimate at the time of his death. Income came primarily from film roles during his childhood and teenage years.

Filmography

• The Client (1994)
• The Cure (1995)
• Sleepers (1996)
• Apt Pupil (1998)
• Bully (2001)
• The Informers (2008)