Brian Dennehy (1938–2020) |
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Imposing, barrel-chested and often silver-haired Brian Dennehy was a prolific US actor, well respected on both screen and stage over many decades. He was born in July 1938 in Bridgeport, CT, and attended Columbia University in New York City on a football scholarship. Brian majored in history, before moving on to Yale to study dramatic arts. He ...
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Actor (182 credits)
Actor (182 credits)
2016-2020
The Blacklist
(TV Series)
Dominic Wilkinson / Dom
Dominic Wilkinson / Dom
- The Kazanjian Brothers (No. 156/157)
(2020)
... Dominic Wilkinson
- Katarina Rostova (No. 3)
(2019)
... Dominic Wilkinson
- Louis T. Steinhil (No. 27): Conclusion
(2019)
... Dominic Wilkinson
- The Brockton College Killer (No. 92)
(2019)
... Dominic Wilkinson
- Rassvet
(2019)
... Dominic Wilkinson
2017
Hap and Leonard
(TV Series)
Sheriff Valentine Otis
Sheriff Valentine Otis
- No Mo' Mojo
(2017)
... Sheriff Valentine Otis
- Pie a la Mojo
(2017)
... Sheriff Valentine Otis
- Bad Mojo
(2017)
... Sheriff Valentine Otis
- Holy Mojo
(2017)
... Sheriff Valentine Otis
- Ticking Mojo
(2017)
... Sheriff Valentine Otis
2015
Public Morals
(TV Series)
Joe Patton
Joe Patton
- A Thought and a Soul
(2015)
... Joe Patton
- Starts with a Snowflake
(2015)
... Joe Patton
- No Crazies on the Street
(2015)
... Joe Patton
- Collection Day
(2015)
... Joe Patton
- A Good Shooting
(2015)
... Joe Patton
2012
Kinect Fun Labs: Kinect Rush - A Disney Pixar Adventures: Snapshot
(Video Game)
Django (English version, voice)
Django (English version, voice)
2012
The Good Wife
(TV Series)
Bucky Stabler
Bucky Stabler
- A Defense of Marriage
(2012)
... Bucky Stabler
- The Art of War
(2012)
... Bucky Stabler
2010
Rizzoli & Isles
(TV Series)
Detective Kenny Leahy
Detective Kenny Leahy
- Boston Strangler Redux
(2010)
... Detective Kenny Leahy
2007
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(TV Series)
Judson Tierney
Judson Tierney
- Scheherazade
(2007)
... Judson Tierney
2005
The West Wing
(TV Series)
Sen. Rafe Framingham
Sen. Rafe Framingham
- Ninety Miles Away
(2005)
... Sen. Rafe Framingham
1998-2003
Just Shoot Me!
(TV Series)
Red Finch
Red Finch
- The Comedy Stylings of Rivers & Red
(2003)
... Red Finch
- Nina Sees Red: Part 2
(1999)
... Red Finch
- Nina Sees Red: Part 1
(1999)
... Red Finch
- Pass the Salt
(1998)
... Red Finch (uncredited)
1981-2002
Great Performances
(TV Series)
Narrator / Grimmet (story 'The Monument')
Narrator / Grimmet (story 'The Monument')
- Making 'The Misfits'
(2002)
... Narrator
- The Girls in Their Summer Dresses and Other Stories
(1981)
... Grimmet (story 'The Monument')
2001
Night Visions
(TV Series)
Camper Ben (segment "Quiet Please")
Camper Ben (segment "Quiet Please")
- A View Through the Window/Quiet Please
(2001)
... Camper Ben (segment "Quiet Please")
2001
The Fighting Fitzgeralds
(TV Series)
Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
- Blood, Sweat & Fitz
(2001)
... Fitzgerald
- The Cook, the Fitz, His Sister and Her Luggage
(2001)
... Fitzgerald
- One Angry Man
(2001)
... Fitzgerald
- The Loud Man
(2001)
... Fitzgerald
- The Easter Rebellion
(2001)
... Fitzgerald
2000
American Experience
(TV Series documentary)
Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr
- The Duel
(2000)
... Aaron Burr (voice)
1996-1997
Nostromo
(TV Mini-Series)
Joshua C. Holroyd
Joshua C. Holroyd
- Episode #1.1
(1997)
... Joshua C. Holroyd
- Episode #1.4
(1996)
... Joshua C. Holroyd
- Episode #1.3
(1996)
... Joshua C. Holroyd
- Episode #1.2
(1996)
... Joshua C. Holroyd
1994
Birdland
(TV Series)
Dr. Brian McKenzie
Dr. Brian McKenzie
- Lower Than the Angels
(1994)
... Dr. Brian McKenzie
- Grand Delusion
(1994)
... Dr. Brian McKenzie
- O.C.D.P.D. Blues
(1994)
... Dr. Brian McKenzie
- Plan B
(1994)
... Dr. Brian McKenzie
- Crazy for You
(1994)
... Dr. Brian McKenzie
1993
Murder in the Heartland
(TV Mini-Series)
John McArthur
John McArthur
- Episode #1.2
(1993)
... John McArthur
- Episode #1.1
(1993)
... John McArthur
1992
The Burden of Proof
(TV Mini-Series)
Dixon Hartnell
Dixon Hartnell
- Part II
(1992)
... Dixon Hartnell
- Part I
(1992)
... Dixon Hartnell
1992
To Catch a Killer
(TV Mini-Series)
John Wayne Gacy
John Wayne Gacy
- Part II
(1992)
... John Wayne Gacy
- Part I
(1992)
... John Wayne Gacy
1987
Miami Vice
(TV Series)
Reverend Billy Bob Proverb
Reverend Billy Bob Proverb
- Amen... Send Money
(1987)
... Reverend Billy Bob Proverb
1987
Faerie Tale Theatre
(TV Series)
King Neptune (Narrator)
King Neptune (Narrator)
- The Little Mermaid
(1987)
... King Neptune (Narrator) (voice)
1985
Evergreen
(TV Mini-Series)
Matthew Malone
Matthew Malone
- Episode #1.3
(1985)
... Matthew Malone
- Episode #1.2
(1985)
... Matthew Malone
- Episode #1.1
(1985)
... Matthew Malone
1985
The Last Place on Earth
(TV Mini-Series)
Frederick Cook
Frederick Cook
- Rejoice
(1985)
... Frederick Cook
- Poles Apart
(1985)
... Frederick Cook
1983
Blood Feud
(TV Movie)
Edward Grady Partin - Hoffa Aide and Head of Teamsters Local 5, Baton Rouge
Edward Grady Partin - Hoffa Aide and Head of Teamsters Local 5, Baton Rouge
1982
Star of the Family
(TV Series)
Leslie 'Buddy' Krebs
Leslie 'Buddy' Krebs
- Arcade Wars
(1982)
... Leslie 'Buddy' Krebs
- Phil
(1982)
... Leslie 'Buddy' Krebs
- The Boy Next Door
(1982)
... Leslie 'Buddy' Krebs
- I Got It Good and That Ain't Good
(1982)
... Leslie 'Buddy' Krebs
- Spring Is in the Air
(1982)
... Leslie 'Buddy' Krebs
1981
Dynasty
(TV Series)
Jake Dunham
Jake Dunham
- The Verdict
(1981)
... Jake Dunham
- Enter Alexis
(1981)
... Jake Dunham
- The Testimony
(1981)
... Jake Dunham
- Blake Goes to Jail
(1981)
... Jake Dunham
- The Beating
(1981)
... Jake Dunham
1980
A Rumor of War
(TV Mini-Series)
Sgt. Ned Coleman
Sgt. Ned Coleman
- Episode #1.2
(1980)
... Sgt. Ned Coleman
- Episode #1.1
(1980)
... Sgt. Ned Coleman
1979
Big Shamus, Little Shamus
(TV Series)
Arnie Sutter
Arnie Sutter
- Pilot
(1979)
... Arnie Sutter
- The Abduction
(1979)
... Arnie Sutter
- The Canary
(1979)
... Arnie Sutter
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Producer (10 credits)
Producer (10 credits)
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Director (7 credits)
Director (7 credits)
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Writer (5 credits)
Writer (5 credits)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (6 credits)
Thanks (6 credits)
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Self (61 credits)
Self (61 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
Archive footage (3 credits)
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Personal Details
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(September 12 to November 5, 2000) He acted in Arthur Miller's play, 'Death of a Salesman," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Elizabeth Franz and Ron Eldard in the cast. Robert Falls was director. See more »Alternate Names:
Brian DenneheyHeight:
6' 2¾" (1.9 m)
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Personal Quote:
At 68 years old I'm as interested now, if not more so, than I was when I was 24 or 25...[but] if you're sixty-something, pushing 70, the chances of you getting a tremendously fascinating part in the movies are very low, as to be almost negligible, or even in television. But in the theatre, there are still things to do, very interesting, very profound things. See more »Trivia:
On March 14, 1999, three performances of the Broadway production of "Death of a Salesman" had to be canceled because Dennehy had been unable to sleep and didn't feel well. After a check-up in the hospital, he was diagnosed with hypertension. See more »Trademark:
Playing men of power who in addition to being corrupt, are just plain mean See more »Star Sign:
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