Brandon Teena

Brandon Teena Net Worth

Brandon Teena was an American trans male born in Lincoln, NE on December 12, 1972. His tragic murder in 1993 sparked a national conversation about the treatment of trans people in America, and his story gained even more attention when it was adapted into the Oscar-winning 1999 film Boys Don't Cry.

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 12, 1972
Birth Place Lincoln, NE
Age 48 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 31, 1993 (age 21)
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $3 Million (2024)

About

American trans male whose 1993 murder sparked a national conversation about the treatment of trans people in America. His story gained increased exposure when it became the subject of the Oscar-winning 1999 film Boys Don't Cry.

Before Fame

He attended Pius X High School in Lincoln, Nebraska but was expelled three days prior to his graduation. He later moved to Richardson County, where he lived exclusively as a man.

Trivia

Following his death, his mother successfully sued Richardson County and Sheriff Charles Laux for failing to protect him as well as being an indirect cause of his death.

Family Life

He had an older sister named Tammy. His father passed away in a car accident eight months before his birth.

Associated With

Hilary Swank won an Oscar for her portrayal of him in Boys Don't Cry.

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About the author

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