Brian Cox
  • Birthplace

    Dundee, Scotland, UK

  • Birthday
    June 1, 1946

    Deathday
    N/A

Brian Cox

​Brian Denis Cox, CBE (born 1 June 1946) is a Scottish actor. He is known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he gained recognition for his portrayal of King Lear. He has also appeared in many Hollywood productions playing parts such as Dr. Guggenheim in Rushmore and William Stryker in X2. He was the first actor to portray Hannibal Lecter on film in the 1986 production Manhunter.

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Brian Cox awards and nominations
Year Category Subcategory Info Movie/Tv Series
2011 Royal Television Society, UK Winner RTS Television Award Best Presenter (Brian Cox) Wonders of the Solar System
Year Category Subcategory Info Movie/Tv Series
2021 Academy Awards, USA Nominee Oscar Best Achievement in Visual Effects (Matt Sloan, Genevieve Camilleri, Matt Everitt, Brian Cox)
2012 BAFTA Awards Nominee BAFTA TV Award Best Specialist Factual (James Van Der Pool, Brian Cox, Jonathan Renouf, Michael Lachmann) Wonders of the Universe
2003 Teen Choice Awards Nominee Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Villain (Brian Cox) X2
2000 Satellite Awards Nominee Golden Satellite Award Best Visual Effects (Steve Courtley, Brian Cox, John Gaeta) The Matrix
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