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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Born:in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USADied:(age 81) in New Haven, Connecticut, USA |
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Actor (185 credits)
Actor (185 credits)
2020
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
(TV Series)
Jerome Townsend
Jerome Townsend
- Sing, Sing, Sing
(2020)
... Jerome Townsend
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
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')
2002
Animated Tales of the World
(TV Series)
The Captain
The Captain
- John Henry, the Steel Driving Man
(2002)
... The Captain (voice)
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
- Sons and Mudders
(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
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
1979-1981
Big Shamus, Little Shamus
(TV Series)
Arnie Sutter
Arnie Sutter
- The Assassin
(1981)
... Arnie Sutter
- The Cover
(1981)
... Arnie Sutter
- The Bar Mitzvah
(1981)
... Arnie Sutter
- The Fanatics
(1979)
... Arnie Sutter
- Pilot
(1979)
... Arnie Sutter
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
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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 (10 credits)
Thanks (10 credits)
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Self (63 credits)
Self (63 credits)
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Archive footage (6 credits)
Archive footage (6 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
He acted in Arthur Miller's play, "The Death of a Salesman," at the Lyric Theatre in London, England with Clare Higgins, Douglas Henshall, Mark Bazeley, Howard Witt, and Abigail McKern in the cast. Robert Falls was director. See more »Alternate Names:
Brian DenneheyHeight:
6' 2¾" (1.9 m)Parents:
Edward Dennehy | Hannah Dennehy
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