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Brian Cox

Scottish actor · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Born 1946 · age 80

Brian Denis Cox is a Scottish actor. A classically trained Shakespearean actor, he is known for his work on stage and screen. His numerous accolades include two Laurence Olivier Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award as well as two nominations for a British Academy Television Award.

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2026Super Troopers 3Film, Captain O’Hagan2024That ChristmasFilm, Santa (voice)2020Golden Globe AwardsAward2018SuccessionSeries, Logan RoySuper Troopers 2Film, 2018Captain O'Hagan2015PixelsFilm, Admiral Porter2014Last Week Tonight with John OliverSeries, God2013AnnaFilm, Sebastian2011IroncladFilm, Albany2009Fantastic Mr. FoxFilm, Action 12 Reporter (voice)2008Sitges Film Festival Best Actor awardAward2007Den Spillende FaunAwardThe Graham Norton ShowSeries, 2007The Bourne UltimatumFilm, 2007Ward Abbott (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)2005The Colbert ReportSeries2004The Bourne SupremacyFilm, Ward Abbott2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Series200225th HourFilm, James Brogan2001Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a MovieAwardSuper TroopersFilm, 2001Captain O'Hagen1998Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead ActorAwardRushmoreFilm, 1998Dr. Nelson Guggenheim1997Kiss the GirlsFilm, Chief Hatfield, Durham PD1996The Daily ShowSeries1995BraveheartFilm, Argyle Wallace1990Have I Got News for YouSeries1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSeries1970Play for TodaySeries, Dr. Gillespie1964The Wednesday PlaySeries, Nelson1946Born1 June 1946

People around Brian

  • Braveheart 1995
  • Her 2013
  • Fantastic Mr. Fox 2009
  • Zodiac 2007
  • The Bourne Identity 2002

Filmography 40

313 credits on file

Television 24

Awards

Golden Globe Awards2020
Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award2008
Den Spillende Faun2007
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie2001
Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor1998
Laurence Olivier Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Television Series Drama
Order of the British Empire

About this person

In the 2003 New Year Honours, he was appointed to the Order of the British Empire at the rank of Commander.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1946 · age 80