brian holden's roles ranked from exceptional to more exceptional(er)

[@paigesubra6841]

(clears throat) 🅱️rian 🅱️olden

[@aether413]

paige the rat 🅱️AIGE

[@spacetrashpile7199]

OH GOD ITS BACK

[@localcthulhu3081]

🅱️auren 🅱️opez

[@matt-ek4rz]

🅱️obert 🅱️anion

[@janelleraz]

🅱️oey 🅱️ichter

[@SilvanaLTD]

The "I can't read" line from Ani is my favorite joke in the whole show. His delivery is just so spot on

[@spacetrashpile7199]

I think Junior deserves third if only for how iconic the line "Lucky for me, God is dead. And when you see him in hell, tell him Junior sent you" is.

[@the-amazing-karnak]

Also “Phew!”

[@JupiterKat]

*Don't go into the shrieking shack i'm a werewolf in there* "wait what?"

[@spacetrashpile7199]

Why is “Lucky for me, God is dead. When you see him in hell, tell him I sent you.” such a strangely raw line.

[@gabshickey9743]

IKR! I love that line

[@juliabradley2254]

I really do need Brian to play more villains. His performance as Junior is one of my favorites!

[@jeffblimisinahurry]

SarcasticSpiderman Bradley I totally agree, I remember watching Starship the first time and just being so shocked at the part when he talks to MegaGirl (the "you're a toaster" scene) because he was so good at being this cruel cold dark person and I'd never seen him do a role like that

[@bucketsoupe]

Him and Joey should play the villains together it'd be magical

[@alildaisy2180]

Lucia Gallagher omg yesssss!

[@aconstantstateofohio7211]

I honestly cried when Junior died :(( bc Brian is perfect

[@headofathousandsheepswool]

@@bucketsoupe Oh my god, yes! Brian as the villain and Joey as his evil sidekick, and Joe Walker as the hero with Lauren as his sidekick.

[@QualitativeVacuum]

Smelly balls (and krayonder from starship) are my fave starkid characters (and some of the most underrated) Also, his arms in ani "Oh, I've heard of your dad" "Yeah, I'm his son" "Nice"

[@emilyjfreer2895]

Elizabeth Tarsky those lines always remind me of James acaster

[@trbolt0713]

@@emilyjfreer2895 Yes.

[@frostedjosieos3193]

Why is his Hagrid so aggressively Scottish...

[@Okay_Is_Wonderful]

Meh, it's definitely silly, but why do most of them not have British accents? Personally I find Ron Weasley being taller than Hagrid just as funny

[@bethan2600]

Darren Criss trying (and failing) not to laugh at him is utterly hilarious. But it’s funny because Brolden doesn’t break at all

[@bi_cycle]

HARREH? WHAS THA MATTAH?

[@bethan2600]

Also, thought I’d mention, Hagrid isn’t Scottish! He’s from the West Country! Americans probably do not know the different regional accents of the UK but Hagrid’s accent is from the south west. Whereas Brolden was aggressively north hahaha. It made it even better though.

[@frostedjosieos3193]

Bethan Moran I knew the original Hagrid wasn’t Scottish, though I don’t know if I could’ve pinpointed where he WAS from. I have a huge fascination with accents and try to keep educated on them. For most British dialects, if I don’t know where they ARE from, I’ll at least know where they AREN’T FROM.

[@avxd7]

i used to b very thirsty for brian way back in the day. i always thought everyone loved him as much as i did but now i’m finding out ppl don’t appreciate him :(

[@shalamccarthy251]

avd-7 I am still thirsty for Brian lol

[@Alexhaydan]

River Melody same 😍

[@innasfaidz]

I am also still thirsty for this man

[@Dani-it9vc]

I'm thirsty for EVERYONE in Starkid but okay

[@danienticknap6199]

I've never related to a comment more

[@mylahobbit1815]

"Oh i know your dad!" "yeah, i'm his son" is fucking oscar worthy

[@projectanimation7730]

JJ is easily my favourite character Brian has done. He made the worst character so sincerely charming and lovable, and I think he’s the only starkid who could have done it.

[@parisb8084]

I theoretically agree with most of this vid, but as much as I love Lupin, he would probably be number 4 for me just because of how often in my daily life I think about Flopsy and JJ. He got me to sympathize with one of the most hated characters ever, and for some reason he can do the perfect voice and mannerisms that I would associate with a sad vagina???

[@Starkidfan27]

Lupin is my thrid. 1st is superman, then Junior then Lupin

[@phantomlover1467]

"Ssssnake. I'm a ssssnake. Where'd my arms go, just kidding I'm a ssssnake"

[@camdotcoms]

brian just shamelessly wearing a dress the entirety of firebringer is just the best

[@Draztikus]

I love how Zack is basically himself

[@kitkat23210]

who the fudge is zack

[@lewando7687]

My favorite line "lupin shouldn't have to pay for that.... Yes who said that." Hilarious delivery 😂

[@mishmash3927]

Me too! What a perfect way to end the vid 😂

[@camdotcoms]

brian's delivery just seems especially good during starship??? idk he just embodies the character so well

[@blue_jayde7069]

Ok, you mentioned Junior, but didn't even show the funniest clip. I need to see the scene with "Jr's Pot!"

[@SpeciallyShirly]

That was close!

[@whatalovelybreadstick2449]

**HCCGHG** YEAH IM SMOKING POT *aggressive slam*

[@micahwilliams1332]

No it was the *phew* line after He slammed his head to Megagirl's fist.

[@professorrock4698]

And the scene where he forgets he's supposed to be stuck and makes sassy gestures at Pincer and then puts his arms back in place!

[@seopark7467]

when my sister and I went to see captain marvel we kept saying "heY cAptAiN MAHvel" in that voice

[@hannahfuhlhage5342]

HELL 👏 YEAH 👏 BRIAN 👏 HOLDEN 👏 HE 👏 DESERVED 👏 THIS 👏 VIDEO

[@hurricanecatrina9548]

u dont know how much i love this man. my sexuality is kick it up a notch reprise

[@AbbyBubbls]

The only character I've felt more emotionally invested in was Jar Jar, and I never in my life thought I would say that sentence.

[@mylahobbit1815]

also this is Veeto Mosquito Erasure (jk tho this is a great vid)

[@ironicappreciation4374]

Smelly Balls is so extra which makes him p e r f e c t to be played by Brolden

[@littlelizzy9793]

I honestly didn't think I'd like a character named Smelly Balls but Brian Holden did such a good job I had to

[@HeartThrobThePony]

@@littlelizzy9793 I honestly would not like the character if it was played by anyone else

[@Hkihfzdchjgd]

Why did you have to include J.J.'s death... I'm crying now

[@starophie]

i love jj so. much. also this adorable space baby who loves space

[@summer_the_rae]

I hang on to Brian's words like he's a frickin preacher... and I'm Jewish. Brian: Chorn... means a lot of different things... to a lot of different people... Me: Amen to that *snapping* Brian: FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE Me: HALLELUJAH

[@jillianmyerly4517]

Brian's singing voice. I mean, his mini duet with Joe in "The Night Belongs to Snarl"? Amazing, and so underrated, just like Brian as a whole.

[@roundaboutrequiem98]

Somehow I never noticed him starting to sing "I'm Remus freakin'-" in the Hermione Can't Draw scene, and now that I've noticed that, it has changed my life forever. Also, JJ is a severely underrated character who deserves more love.

[@clarizamae09]

I absolutely love how Brian and Meredith have never been romantic partners in a production. It really shows their professionalism but come on, Starkid. LET THEM BE ROMANTIC PARTNERS ONSTAGE.

[@reallyrachell]

I love Brian and he's great at comedy and more serious roles

[@IvyPoit]

The pink sunglasses on Junior are a nice touch

[@caorgi]

🅱️rian truly transforms as Flopsy. Iconic. Also forgot how amazing Zach is in lwl

[@Mary-lh9bj]

I can't get over how adorably funny Brian is as JJ

[@gingerbv1343]

brian so good at the beginning of the night belongs to snarl aND WHEN HIM AND JOE WALKER WERE HARMONIZING IT WAS SO GOOOOOD

[@yellowstalk6653]

"You're a hero, Harry. As timeless and unforgettable as the VR Troopers." The ONE guy who laughed is the one that remembered the VR Troopers.

[@pasxx]

hello! we all know brian is a great comedic actor but i think his “serious” acting deserves some recognition too so do check him out in chris allen’s short film “OMG” starring along joe walker and denise donovan (who are both _brilliant in it) and other starkids: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpTIlXd-iZmepcU

[@bethanymanwaring7319]

pas x HES SO GOOD IN OMG!!!!

[@lavender3609]

Oh hey, I just came here from that video.

[@izukubf]

HES SO GODDAMN UNDERRATED

[@ace-beef2928]

IN THIS HOUSE WE STAN BRIAN HOLDEN

[@mijnjasmijnjas1317]

I loVE BRIAN SO MUCH THANK U FOR THIS

[@bethan2600]

I stand by the fact that he’s a very underrated starkid member. Even though he is pretty well known, he’s still underrated.

[@soulrecords857]

Yay Superman is number 2!! He’s my favorite Brian role and character in HMB!

[@artemis7913]

He´s got the best comedic timing, and this video really made me realize that he also has RANGE like crazy.

[@swampghost835]

i genuinely dont understand how he is so slept on. his delivery is AMAZING not to mention his vocals in kick it up a notch?????? ugh god hes so good edit: also lupin was my favorite character growing up and brian is literally exactly how I imagined him when I read the books

[@foundawayout5622]

I have never agreed with something more, including the part where you said that’s how you imagined Lupin would look when you read the books growing up. Except that I imagined him slightly worn out and filthy but Brian was the perfect Lupin

[@ZimtPorridge]

Brian is iconic in every role but honestly what made me fall absolutely in love was his adorable basilisk.

[@gingergoose2319]

I think my favorite is Junior. Love the video!

[@angelzhaven]

Brolden getting the recognition he deserves!

[@micahc2300]

as a scot, his accent for hagrid is so good

[@parisb8084]

In the honorable mentions you left out Evil Huckleberry Finn from Rogues Are We (Reprise)

[@anasagatio]

Brian's singing voice in MAMD always amaze me, how it can be so high yet so in tone

[@spencerjbbran]

"Where'd they gooooooooo?????.....................................................................Marco!" "Polo!!" "GOTCHA SUCKEEEEEER!!!!!" I can't count how many times I played that part over and over.

[@Scandal262]

Starkid has a weird obsession with dudes bouncing other dudes in their knees and we just have to stan

[@samtheis4964]

Personally my fave is Junior but to each his own.

[@yodelgoats790]

his voice for flopsy was so good 10/10, tie with junior "im not gonna fuckin sing with you!" "thank DEAD GOD. phew."

[@LosTrilocos]

I love him so much it hurts. My biggest Starkid laughs - I owe them to him.

[@darkninja790]

Smelly balls is so underrated. He's one of the best characters in Firebringer. Change my mind

[@nickyb5851]

Nobody wants to... He really is

[@cneale9431]

0:33 Insert Jaime going "that's the funny party in case you wanted laugh"

[@IvyPoit]

I am uncomfortably attracted to Junior

[@lettersviastars]

good lord me too

[@nickyb5851]

AAAAH SAME

[@notaninstrument7707]

They reused the same “booze are for ghosts” joke in Ani

[@alexashley9140]

Yes Brian Holden is so underappreciated and he's one of my favourite StarKids!

[@erinoconnor7460]

the most exceptional

[@reettaisbored6851]

Brian as Hagrid is just comedy gold

[@ash-fz3tw]

A brrreeast?!

[@JoeSmith-db4rq]

Agreed that Junior should be 3rd, but I will FIGHT for the fact that Kick It Up a Notch (reprise) is his finest moment 😩🙏🏻

[@aconstantstateofohio7211]

Might I point out that Brian's roles almost always get injured or die and thats not ok lol

[@yep4924]

You should’ve put the part where Lupin says to snape after the quidditch game “WHO LOOKS STUPID NOW?! YOU DO!”

[@emmaleegrauman2997]

I am so, so, so obsessed with his falsetto in I'm Ready to Go from MAMD. sooooo good.

[@Dani-it9vc]

Flopsy is one of my favorite characters in MAMD tbh

[@camilleh8805]

"bReAstS" always cracks me up, i can't even!

[@bi_cycle]

16:12 and that's when I realized how freaking sexy he actually is

[@Tmanowns]

"Alright gang, I'll ignore that some of you were late, if you ignore that I'm the latest." That line gets me every time.

[@lesleyplowman1395]

Love Brian Holden always had a crush on him

[@sofiabravo4615]

his frickin hagrid accent is so good

[@Mary-lh9bj]

also *SaTaN iS a ReAl MaN*

[@fatherterry1017]

brian’s eyes go ✨👁 👁✨

[@eddboy5133]

ok am i the only one who thinks brian would make a great jeremy heere??!

[@aconstantstateofohio7211]

my son is perfect and I love all of his roles im so glad there are people who appriciate mr. satan himself just as much as I do

[@alexashley9140]

Personally I'd keep Remus Lupin as 1st, put JJ in 2nd, put Superman in 3rd and put Junior in 4th!

[@jennahinckley8216]

flopsy is such an underrated gem of a character, especially because of that iconic “I’M NOT GONNA FUCKING SING WITH YOU!”

[@batenthusiast7515]

0 dislikes? t h a n k s j a f a r

[@aaronisntcool]

i 🅱️ove 🅱️rian 🅱️olden!!!!!!

[@avitallichtenfeld813]

I love Brian Holden so much! He definitely deserves more attention and as is every role is absolutely perfect

[@lucerix6033]

he remindes me so much of john mulaney and it's god-like

[@justaninnocentpomegranate3702]

Brian is such an underrated Starkid

[@JoeSmith-db4rq]

The best part about him playing Jemilla's son is that in that scene, Meredith kisses 3 people and right before she can actually kiss her SO he runs away from her lmao

[@TropicTyrant]

Once again another GREAT video! Cant wait till the next video!

[@sydney9382]

Great 🅱️ideo about 🅱️rian 🅱️olden 🅱️as!

[@Sammy-jp9gk]

the fact that the flopsy singing lines are always either discordant to the point of scratchy or the most angelic, 1950s sound i've ever heard... we stan

[@QueenMegaera]

How did any of them make it through MaMD without cracking up!?

[@theox2767]

🅱️rian 🅱️olden is 🅱️amazing

[@animatorireenie8319]

I loved him in Very Potter Sequel and just had to search him up 😂👏

[@meme7412]

Welcome to my TedTalk which is titled “Brian Holden is Underrated” *ahem* Brian Holden is underrated. Thank you for coming to my TedTalk

[@rinboyd5572]

*"I'm an idiot."*

[@thatonestarkidfan3918]

two or three years ago i watched starship for the first time and realised i was gay solely because of brian holden as junior, bro was literally my gay awakening

[@paigesubra6841]

blessed video

[@JoeSmith-db4rq]

The second time Brolden says yes to Chorn in that initial scene gives me sooo much life. I love this video and I love seeing his acting, but his singing is also sooooo good and deserves to also be showcased (lookin at you, The Night Belongs To Snarl)

[@bethan2600]

I think one of my favourite things about Brolden as Hagrid is how *aggressively* Scottish he is. But what’s funnier is that Hagrid isn’t Scottish! He’s from the West Country. Americans probably don’t know the different regional accents of the UK but somehow “angry Scotsman” made the role even better.

[@moiranevala6964]

Okay but why is nobody appreciating him as Superman? He is perfect in that role

[@ambermccuen3789]

Remus Lupin has big Brian David Gilbert energy

[@user-mb6xo3oj4o]

im making "you gotta phone call motherfucker" my ringtone-