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Mehcad Brooks is an American <a href="/biography/mehcad-brooks">actor</a> and former fashion model, widely recognized for his portrayal of Matthew Applewhite on the hit television series Desperate Housewives.

<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<a href="/biography/mehcad-brooks">Mehcad Jason McKinley Brooks</a> was born in 1980 in Austin, Texas. He is the <a href="/biography/mehcad-brooks">son</a> of Alberta Phillips, an editorial writer for the Austin American-Statesman, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Brooks">Billy Brooks</a>, a former professional <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Brooks">football player</a>. His stepfather, Gary Bledsoe, is a civil rights attorney and president of the Texas NAACP.

Brooks developed an interest in acting at a young age. He attended L.C. Anderson High School in Austin before enrolling at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinema-Television in 1999. He reportedly turned down scholarship offers from Ivy League universities to attend USC, choosing to pursue his passion for film and television. After college, he began seriously pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.

<h2>Modeling and Acting Breakthrough</h2>

Before transitioning into acting full-time, Mehcad Brooks worked as an underwear model for Calvin Klein, gaining early recognition in the fashion world. His breakthrough acting role came in 2005 when he was cast as Matthew Applewhite in the second season of ABC’s Desperate Housewives.

In the same period, Brooks portrayed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Flournoy">Harry Flournoy</a> in the sports drama film Glory Road (2006), which recounts the story of the 1966 Texas Western Miners basketball team’s championship run. This role further boosted his profile in both television and film circles.

<h2>Television and Film Roles</h2>

Following his early success, mehcad brooks landed numerous roles in both television and film. In 2007, he appeared in the crime drama In the Valley of Elah. He also had a recurring role in the television series The Game, playing opposite <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">guest star</a> <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">Tia Mowry</a>.

In 2009, Brooks joined the cast of the Fox science fiction show Dollhouse and appeared in the second season of HBO’s True Blood as Benedict "Eggs" Talley, a fan-favorite character. The following year, he starred as attorney Malcolm Bennet in the ABC legal drama The Deep End, though the series was canceled after one season.

Brooks also led the cast of My Generation (2010), another short-lived ABC series. His most notable television role after Desperate Housewives came when he starred as Terrance "TK" King in the USA Network sports drama Necessary Roughness, showcasing his versatility across genres.

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<h2>Supergirl and Continued Success</h2>

Mehcad Brooks gained further prominence for his portrayal of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Olsen">James Olsen</a> in the superhero television series Supergirl, which premiered in 2015. His performance as a modern reimagining of the classic DC Comics character brought him attention from a new generation of fans.

Away from mainstream television, he also played Prince Miller in Personal Fouls and participated in a public service announcement for the Center for Reproductive Rights, highlighting his commitment to social issues.

<h2>Personal Life</h2>

In his private life, Brooks was previously linked to Canadian <a href="/biography/serinda-swan">actress</a> <a href="/biography/serinda-swan">Serinda Swan</a>, whom he reportedly met on the set of Blood In, Blood Out. The two were seen together publicly in 2010 but ended their relationship about a year later.

He briefly dated English <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Mader">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Mader">Rebecca Mader</a> and Italian <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabetta_Canalis">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabetta_Canalis">Elisabetta Canalis</a>, whose past relationship with <a href="/biography/george-clooney">actor</a> <a href="/biography/george-clooney">George Clooney</a> drew additional media attention to their pairing. As of now, Brooks is believed to be single and has not been publicly linked to any high-profile relationships in recent years.

<h2>Net Worth and Recognition</h2>

Mehcad Brooks has accumulated an estimated net worth of $2 million, largely through his work in film and television. From his modeling days with Calvin Klein to major roles in series such as Desperate Housewives, True Blood, and Supergirl, Brooks has built a varied and consistent career in entertainment.

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