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Brian Dennehy is an American stage, television and film actor. He first garnered national attention as the antagonist in the hit film First Blood starring Sylvester Stallone . He has since established himself as one of the most successful character actors working in the industry.
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Fast Facts
- Full name: Brian Mannion Dennehy
- Born: July 9, 1938
- Birth place: Bridgeport, Connecticut
- High School: Chaminade High School
- College: Columbia University and Yale University
- Spouse: Jennifer Arnott
- Tony and Golden Globe Award Winner
- 5 Children: 4 daughters, 1 son
- Ex-wife: Judith Scheff
- Religion: Roman Catholic
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Brian Dennehy Bio
Brian Mannion Dennehy was born in Bridgeport, Conneticut on July 9, 1938. Dennehy attended high school at Chaminade High School in New York City and then continued his education at Columbia University and then Yale University. He first garned national attention for his role as Sheriff Will Teasle in the hit film First Blood. He has since appeared in such hit films as Cocoon, F/X, Presumed Innocent and Tommy Boy. In 1999, he won the Tony Award and in 2000, he won the Golden Globe award for his portrayal as Wily Loman in the Arthur Miller classic Death of a Salesman. He has done voice work for the animated films Everyone's Hero and the Pixar hit film Ratatouille. In 2008, he appeared opposite Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino in the police drama Righteous Kill. IMDb: Brian Dennehy -
Brian Dennehy Timeline
- July 9, 1938: Born
- (1977) Kojak
- (1978) F.I.S.T.
- (1979) 10
- (1982) First Blood
- (1983) Gorky Park
- (1985) Cocoon
- (1985) Silverado
- (1986) F/X
- (1987) Belly of an Architect
- (1988) Cocoon: The Return
- (1990) Presumed Innocent
- (1995) Tommy Boy
- (1996) Romeo + Juliet
- (2000) Death of a Salesman
- (2005) Assault on Precinct 13
- (2007) Ratatouille
- (2008) Righteous Kill
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Russell Crowe and Brian Dennehy filming in Sharpsburg, PA yesterday. In a very tiny house.
@MrCroweNews | November 08, 2009 03:41 AM -
Our blocky, brooding genius. Can we ever know him? I mean the "him" that is beneath what we call "Brian Dennehy"? http://bit.ly/7WlDY
@BrownGreen | November 07, 2009 05:55 PM -
"Eyes up here, Brian Dennehy. Eyes. Up. Here." http://bit.ly/yTHny
@BrownGreen | November 07, 2009 04:32 PM -
In the future, when people talk about the cinema of our time, one name will come up again and again: Brian Dennehy http://bit.ly/3rRu38
@BrownGreen | November 07, 2009 04:17 PM -
@JohnCleese Watching Silverado on the picture box. I've always loved your turn as Langston. That was some cast ensemble. Ohhh Brian Dennehy!
@SimonJohnLee | November 07, 2009 03:47 PM
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Perfect Witness [VHS] - $4.97
Restaurant owner Sam Paxton has witnessed a mob hit. Now he's being pressured by the DA to aid the prosecution - and pressured by the mob to lay off. With his wife and child at risk, Sam is trapped - the perfect witness whose time has come ...
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Steve Martini's Undue Influence - $6.99
Studio: Platinum Disc Llc Release Date: 12/05/2006 Run time: 180 minutes
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Charlie Rose with Arthur Miller; Brian Dennehy; Carson Daly, Dave Holmes & Jancee Dunn (February 25, 1999) - $24.95
Acclaimed playwright Arthur Miller discusses the Broadway revival of his play Death of a Salesman, his process as a writer, the meaning behind this play, and the development of his career. Then, Death of a Salesman star Brian Dennehy joins ...
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View All Brian Dennehy Questions (112) | Ask a QuestionBesides First Blood, what is your favorite movie with Brian Dennehy? (8 Answers)Undoubtedly, it would have to be 92's 'To Catch A Killer', where he stars as notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy. Dennehy is truly, truly FRIGHTENING in the main part and ... read moreHow is Brian Graden qualified to be a judge on Miss USA? (1 Answer)The fact that he is gay may make him a more objective observer of the female form, the total package presented by the contestant, and the talent unhindered by a ... read moreWhat do you think of Brian Boitano's new show What Would Brian Boitano Make? on the Food Network? (1 Answer)I found him very entertaining and FUNNY. The little appetizers he was making for that party looked delicious. He seemed very knowledgeable about food. He definitely knows what he is ... read moreWhat do you think of Brian Boitano's new show What Would Brian Boitano Make? on the Food Network? (1 Answer)http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/090528/Summer-TV/brian-boitano_l.jpg I think it's a fabulous idea. Brian is energetic, smiles a lot, tells great silly jokes while cooking, is a great showman, and full of enthusiasm. He has lots ... read more
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Brian Dennehy Timeline
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- July 9, 1938: Born
- (1977) Kojak - IMDb
- (1978) F.I.S.T. - IMDb
- (1979) 10 - IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1982) First Blood - Mahalo | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1983) Gorky Park - IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1985) Cocoon - IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1985) Silverado - IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1986) F/X - IMDb
- (1987) The Belly of an Architect - IMDb
- (1988) Cocoon: The Return - IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1990) Presumed Innocent - IMDb
- (1995) Tommy Boy - IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1996) Romeo + Juliet - Mahalo | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2000) Death of a Salesman - IMDb
- (2005) Assault on Precinct 13 - IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2007) Ratatouille - Mahalo | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2008) Righteous Kill - Mahalo | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
