Best known for Alec in *Breaker Morant* (1980), Sgt. Maj. Paddy in *The Odd Angry Shot* (1979) and Luke in *Two Hands* (1999).
Films
- The Great GatsbyOwl Eyes2013
- Kill Me Three TimesBruce Jones2014
- A Few Best MenJim2011
- AustraliaKing Carney (King of the River)2008
- Along Came PollyLeland Van Lew2004
- Two HandsPando1999
- Dead HeartRay Lorkin1996
- CocktailDoug Coughlin1988
- Tai-PanTyler Brock1986
- F/XShepard1986
- Breaker MorantLieutenant Peter Handcock1980
- The Odd Angry ShotSergeant Major Paddy1979
TV shows
- BloomEric2019
- Old SchoolTed McCabe2014
- The Thorn Birds: The Missing YearsLuke O’Neill1996
- The Thorn BirdsLuke O’Neill1983
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About Bryan Brown
Bryan Brown is a highly respected Australian actor with a career spanning over four decades, known for his rugged charm and powerful screen presence. He rose to international fame in the early 1980s with a string of acclaimed Australian films and has remained a stalwart of the industry, often playing authoritative or paternal figures.
FAQs
What is Bryan Brown’s most famous film role?
He is best known for playing Lieutenant Peter Handcock in the 1980 Australian war drama *Breaker Morant*, directed by Bruce Beresford.
Is Bryan Brown related to any other actors?
He is married to actress and director Rachel Ward, with whom he has three children.
Did Bryan Brown appear in any major Hollywood films?
Yes, he had supporting roles in Hollywood features such as *Cocktail* (1988) with Tom Cruise and *Along Came Polly* (2004) with Ben Stiller.
Has Bryan Brown worked in television?
Yes, notably he played Luke O’Neill in the iconic miniseries *The Thorn Birds* (1983) and later starred in the crime drama *Old School* (2014).
Is Bryan Brown still acting?
Yes, he continues to act, with recent appearances in the Australian television series *Bloom* (2019) and film *Kill Me Three Times* (2014).
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