Birthday: July 9, 1938 (Cancer)
Born In: Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Veteran Hollywood actor Brian Manion Dennehy is one of the most respected ones in the American entertainment industry. He first got recognition when he played the negative role of ‘Sheriff Will Teasle’ in the movie ‘First Blood’, the first film of the ‘John Rambo’ series, starring Sylvester Stallone as the lead character. The actor soon became known for his wide range of acting skills and is regarded as one of best actors in the genre of drama. He has also featured in several comic roles. Over the course of his four-decade long career, he has played significant roles in numerous films like ‘Gorky Park’, ‘Silverado’, ‘Cocoon’, ‘Cocoon: The Return’, ‘Gladiator’, ‘Romeo + Juliet’, and ‘Knight of Cups’. The versatile actor has a lengthy career on television too, appearing in several television movies and shows including ‘Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye’, ‘It Happened at Lakewood Manor’, ‘Pearl’, and ‘Big Shamus, Little Shamus.’ Dennehy has been decorated with several prestigious awards in recognition of his contribution to the entertainment industry.
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Also Known As: Brian Manion Dennehy
Died At Age: 81
Spouse/Ex-: Jennifer Arnott (m. 1988), Judith Scheff (m. 1959–1974)
father: Edward Dennehy
mother: Hannah (Mannion)
children: Cormack Dennehy, Deirdre Dennehy, Elizabeth Dennehy, Kathleen Dennehy, Sarah Dennehy
Born Country: United States
Height: 6'3" (190 cm), 6'3" Males
place of death: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Ancestry: Irish American
U.S. State: Connecticut
education: Columbia University
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Awards
2001 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Death of a Salesman (2000) |
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