Several well-known individuals, including actors and musicians, attended Brentwood School in Los Angeles, California. This independent, K-12 day school has seen a number of its former students rise to prominence in various fields.
Notable Alumni
The following famous personalities are associated with Brentwood School:
| Name | Profession | Notable Details |
|---|---|---|
| Jonah Hill | Actor | Known for his roles in films like Superbad, 21 Jump Street, and The Wolf of Wall Street. He attended Brentwood School before transferring to Crossroads School. |
| Adam Levine | Musician | The lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning band Maroon 5. He attended Brentwood School, where he formed the band Kara's Flowers, the precursor to Maroon 5. |
| Jesse Carmichael | Musician | The keyboardist and rhythm guitarist for Maroon 5. Like his bandmates, he attended Brentwood School and was part of Kara's Flowers. |
| Mickey Madden | Musician | The former bassist for Maroon 5. He also attended Brentwood School and was a founding member of Kara's Flowers. |
| Ryan Dusick | Musician | The former drummer for Maroon 5. He attended Brentwood School alongside the other band members, forming Kara's Flowers. |
Musical Beginnings at Brentwood
It's particularly notable that the foundational members of the internationally acclaimed band Maroon 5 — Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden, and Ryan Dusick — all attended Brentwood School. During their time there, they formed their first band, Kara's Flowers, in 1994. This early collaboration at Brentwood School laid the groundwork for their future success, eventually evolving into the multi-platinum selling group known today as Maroon 5.
