Brian Patrick Wade (born June 9, 1978) is an American actor and physical trainer, best known for his television roles as Capt. Craig Schwetje in the mini-series Generation Kill, as Kurt (Penny's former love interest) in The Big Bang Theory, and as the Alpha Werewolf Ennis on Teen Wolf. Career Wade made his debut in 2002 as an exotic dancer on CSI: Miami. He later appeared in the films Latter Days and The Guardian. He later appeared on television in episodes of Two and a Half Men, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, NCIS, Las Vegas, Surface, 'Til Death, The Closer, The Game, and Teen Wolf. He appeared in episodes of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. portraying Carl "Crusher" Creel, also known as the Absorbing Man. Filmography Film Television References External links 1978 births Living people American male film actors American male television actors American male models American exercise instructors 21st-century American male actors Place of birth missing (living people)