Nicholas Brendon Schultz, the American actor, artist and writer best known for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Criminal Minds, died on March 20, 2026.
He was 54. Born in Los Angeles, California, on April 12, 1971, Schultz was active from 1993 to 2025.
He played Xander Harris in Buffy the Vampire Slayer from 1997 to 2003 and Kevin Lynch in Criminal Minds from 2007 to 2014. He also appeared in independent films including Coherence and Big Gay Love in 2013, and worked as a visual artist, exhibiting and selling paintings and photography.
Nicholas Brendon Schultz (April 12, 1971 – March 20, 2026) was an American actor, artist, and writer. He is best known for playing Xander Harris in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) and Kevin Lynch in Criminal Minds (2007–2014).