nature and strong moral values. Unlike his close friend Dylan McKay, who was portrayed as an anti-hero, Brandon's motives were often unselfish, and he was more of a traditional hero than Dylan. His friendliness made him so popular among his peers that, during the show's run, his sister Brenda, along with his friends, Dylan and Steve, all revealed that they considered Brandon the best friend they ever had.

For his portrayal of Brandon,