Born and raised in Queens, New York, Brian played college basketball at Adelphi University. He transferred to the University of Florida after his sophomore year, after graduation he started modeling in Miami, and then he moved back to New York. Brian landed a role in the NY-based play, "Ecstasy in the Light," and also a role as a series regular on MTV's "Damage Control," playing pranks on unsuspecting teenagers. Brian then headed west to L.A., and booked various TV and Film roles, as well as performing stand-up comedy at The Laugh Factory, all while appearing on MTV again in, "The Hills." Along with acting, the multi-talented Drolet is also a writer, painter, and illustrator, having released the children's book, "Gabriel's Special Toy," in 2006.