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Brian Cox in "The Bourne Supremacy" (2004)
Brian Cox in "The Bourne Supremacy" (2004) - © Universal Pictures
Brian Cox is an award-winning actor of the stage, screen and television. A veteran of more than 50 feature films, Brian Cox recently co- starred in Ryan Murphy's "Running With Scissors," Woody Allen's critically acclaimed "Match Point," Wes Craven's acclaimed "Red Eye," and in the action thriller sequel "The Bourne Ultimatum," reprising the role he first played in "The Bourne Supremacy" and "The Bourne Identity." Brian Cox recently co-starred in the third season of the HBO hit original series "Deadwood" and spent eight months in London's West End in Tom Stoppard's "Rock `'n Roll."

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.






BRIAN COX: FACTS

How tall is Brian Cox? How old is Brian Cox? Where was Brian Cox born? Find out here.

Age: 63 years old
Birthday: June 1, 1946
Height: 5' 7"
Full Name / Real Name: Brian Denis Cox
Birthplace: Dundee, Scotland, UK

Wives:
Nicole Ansari-Cox
Caroline Burt
 
 
 
 
BRIAN COX: TWEETS

i love Brian Cox && his glasses; he looks soo goood! hha
8 hours ago
Brian Cox, the most loveable particle physicist i have ever seen. Praise the mighty stardust and the hydrogen atoms that created him.
9 hours ago
Leyendo "Why Does E=mc2?: (and Why Should We Care?)" de el Físico de partículas Brian Cox.. muy recomendable
10 hours ago
The chemistry btwn monica and brian cox is crazy
11 hours ago
Trick 'R' Treat is pretty great! Fun, funny and genuinely creepy. Brian Cox rules.
22 hours ago
Jefferson 7, East Jackson 7: C.J. Allen 99-yd TD punt return with 11:23 left in 2nd. Riverside 14, Dawson County 0: Brian Cox 19-yd TD run.
1 day ago
Saw my bro, brian cox (dog) at a stoplight in L-town - we were catchin' up hollarin' thru open windows as we drove - love-n-miss him!
1 day ago
I was going to note that there was only one physicist (Suzie Sheehy) on the panel at #sciblue but then remembered that Brian Cox is chair...
1 day ago
@bobbyllew Oh man, I finally got to the "physicist goes to heaven and asks, 'How do fridges work?!'" part of the Brian Cox #carpool lolz!
1 day ago
@KrisSelfDstruct After they collide them, it creates loads particles, and they are trying to find them. That's what Brian Cox told me ;-)
1 day ago
Loaded today: Clay Travis (12:25), Brian Cox (12:45), Robbie Neiswanger (1:05) on Ark-SC, Will Shelton (1:45), UT DT Dan Williams (2:25)
1 day ago
@IIIIkoolaidIIII Welcome to the #carpool fold =) Of previous episodes I recommend Dale Vince, Chelsea Sexton and Brian Cox - all excellent
1 day ago
Also have a book by Brian Cox, top physicist spank & gogol bordello playing on ipod...is good, yes. :)
1 day ago
@jordanknight Brian Cox?! WOOT-WOOT!! Ps. @dannywood bubbletweeted!!! Just felt the need to share :D
2 days ago
@robinince is brian cox gona be in the nine lessons hammersmith show?
2 days ago