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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
Wife: Nicole Ansari-Cox
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THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM: NEWS


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BRIAN COX: TWEETS

Brian Cox still hasn't given me back that fruit knife. The thieving git.
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Brian Cox still hasn't given my back that fruit knife. The thieving git.
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you know the bit in the Bourne Supremacy where the young agent shows Brian Cox the fuse box in the basement? That was filmed in my house
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Lord Arux informs me that he did a masterclass with Brian Cox at Oxford. He keeps amazing me!
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@feliciaday thats not just any actor! thats friggin Brian Cox!
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@feliciaday That's no mere generic actor, that is the fantastic Brian Cox!
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@feliciaday Not just ANY actor, though. Master thespian and awesome actor Brian Cox!
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To Nap, Perchance To Dream ... - Brian Cox - Jezebel
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Is it Brian Cox on Kilzone 2??
4 hours ago
Most days: zero paternal feelings. But the video of Brian Cox teaching a toddler Shakespeare makes me wanna go make a kid THAT I KNOW OF.
6 hours ago
Anyone seen the new DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS with Eddie Izzard and Brian Cox et al? @FakeRobHunter? @PeterSHall?
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