Brian Cox

Nationality:
Scottish
Birthdate:
06/01/1946
Birthplace:
Dundee, Scotland
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Scottish-born Brian Cox spent many years toiling in relative anonymity before achieving a degree of fame for his Broadway work and his film and TV roles that ran the gamut from villains to tragic figures. The intense solidly-built performer garnered a cult following with his turn as Dr Hannibal Lektor [sic] in "Manhunter" (1986), some five years prior to Anthony Hopkins' Oscar-winning version of the criminal mastermind. Indeed, many have found Cox' take on the character far scarier and better-acted than Hopkins.’

Born in Dundee, Scotland on June 1, 1946, Cox was the youngest of five. Following Continued

Credits
Voice of the Narrator
2007
Actor
2007
Douglas Baxter
2007
Melvin Belli
2007
Dr Finch
2006
Alec Hewett
2005
Gary Barker
2005
Dad
2005
Ward Abbott
2004
Agamemnon
2004
Tobias
2004
William Stryker
2003
James Brogan
2002
Robert McKee
2002
Richard Morgan
2002
Ward Abbott
2002
(TV Show)
2002-2002
Harry Moon
2002
Martin Smith
2002
Minister Baron de Breteuil
2001
Captain John O'Hagan
2001
Screenplay
2001
Big John Harrigan
2001
Sidney McLoughlin
2000
George Beneventi
2000
Gary Wheeler
1999
Doug
1999
Sean Wallace
1999
Dr Guggenheim
1999
Jeremiah Cassidy
1998
Joe Hamill
1998
Chief Hatfield
1997
Mr Smith
1996
Lyman Earl Collier
1996
Angus McTeague
1994
Doctor Hannibal Lecter
1986
Executive Producer
Killearn
Voice of General Hemmer
Jim Morris, Sr
Tennant
Aethelwine
Steven Shaw
Cyr
Voice
Avery Lumblaugh
Peter Kerrigan
DCI McDunn
Director
Mr. Kreeg
Frank Perry
Screenplay
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Raised in Dundee, Scotland
1960 
At age 14, joined the Dundee Repertory Company and began acting career; debuted in "Dover Road"
1966 
Spent season with Birmingham Repertory Theatre; made London stage debut with troupe as Orlando in "As You Like It"
1969 
First association with the Royal Court Theatre in London, acted in "In Celebration"; portrayed a miner's son
1971 
Film debut, as Trotsky in "Nicholas and Alexandra"
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