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Brian Cox earned AFI and Independent Spirit Award nominations for his work in the critically hailed independent film "L.I.E.," and also shared in a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award nomination for the cast of Spike Jonze's "Adaptation." Brian Cox's long list of film credits includes "Troy," "X2," "25th Hour," "The Ring," "The Rookie," "The Affair of the Necklace," "For Love of the Game," "Rushmore," "Desperate Measures," "The Boxer," "Kiss the Girls," "Braveheart," "Rob Roy," "Hidden Agenda" and "Nicholas and Alexandra." Brian Cox was also the first to play Dr. Hannibal Lecter on screen in Michael Mann's "Manhunter." On television, Brian Cox delivered a chilling portrayal of Hermann Goering in the miniseries "Nuremberg," for which he won an Emmy Award and was nominated for Golden Globe and SAG Awards. Brian Cox also earned an Emmy Award nomination for his guest appearance on the comedy series "Frasier." In addition, Brian Cox has starred in a variety of notable television projects, both in the United States and Great Britain, including "Blue/Orange," "Longitude," "Witness Against Hitler," "Grushko," "Sharpe's Eagle," "Sharpe's Rifles," "Six Characters in Search of an Author," "The Cloning of Joanna May," "The Lost Language of Cranes," "Murder by Moonlight," "Florence Nightingale" and "King Lear." Born in Scotland, Brian Cox trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts and has appeared in dozens of plays on the stages of London, New York and Scotland. Repeatedly honored for his work in the theater, Brian Cox won Olivier Awards for his performances in "Rat in the Skull" and "Titus Andronicus"; British Theatre Association Drama Awards for Best Actor for his work in "The Taming of the Shrew" and "Strange Interlude"; and the Lucille Lortel Award, as well as Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations, for "St. Nicholas."
In addition, Brian Cox has helmed stage productions of "I Love My Life," "Mrs. Warren's Profession," "The Philanderer," "The Master Builder" and "Richard III." Brian Cox made his television directorial debut on the critically acclaimed HBO prison drama "Oz." A prolific writer, Brian Cox has authored two non-fiction books: "The Lear Diaries" and "Salem to Moscow: An Actor's Odyssey." Brian Cox has contributed to the New York Times Arts & Leisure section, and has written articles for a number of other publications. At the beginning of 2003, Brian Cox's contributions to the arts were honored by Queen Elizabeth II, who named him a Commander of the British Empire. In 2006, Empire Magazine (UK) honored his film achievements with the Empire Icon Award.
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March 14, 2010 That little kid (with an assist from Brian Cox) performed this monologue better. #snl 3 hours agoWatching "Running With Scissors " (Annette Benning, Brian Cox, Alec Baldwin) w/ my son. So far, so good. 5 hours agoas if Green Zone didn't have enough in common with Bourne Identity, Brian Cox just said a line from the trailer "off the reservation." 6 hours ago@meggy well, polishing a turd and all that. At least Brian Cox is good in his usual scenery-chewing way. 7 hours ago@BinaryDad Brian Cox rocks as Lecter 7 hours ago@Neurosceptic Nah, nah. She thinks Hopkins is like the most awesome thing ever. I loved Brian Cox in Manhunter. Way better. 8 hours agoJust iplayered Wonders Of The Solar System Awesome! Brian Cox the rockstar physicist from Oldham LEGEND makes me proud to be Lancastrian. 9 hours agoNow my Nan and Aunt want to hook me up with Brian Cox physics dude from the tv, OMG, r they that worried for me n he is married! WTF!!! 9 hours ago@Crafthole I like Brian Cox The Actor. He did great portrayal of Michael Martin in a docudrama last week 9 hours ago@SarahSiddons Brian Cox (the actor) has all the best lines in Troy. #Enjoyabletoshthatgoesontoolong 9 hours ago@_gmh_ oh, you mean ones that don't have to be forced to touch women? ooo, Brian Cox is being scheming.... 'of course, brother.' 9 hours ago@mikeys27. Sorry, the film I meant was Manhunter, the earlier film of the Red Dragon book, has Brian Cox instead of Anthony Hopkins 9 hours agoBrian cox, technically achilles is, what? Ten at this point of the war? 9 hours agoI do like how Prof Brian Cox is so liberal with his smilies. They make his tweets look like his face. 10 hours agoEnjoying Wonders of the Solar System on iPlayer. Prof Brian Cox is great at explaining big concepts in really simple terms 10 hours ago |
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