Brian Dennehy's biography
Brian Dennehy is 82 years old actor born on on Saturday 9th of July 1938. According to year of birth 1938 he belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 9th of July means he is Cancer. Cancer is a watery sign. They are very friendly and show motherly love to everyone. According to ascendant calculator, an important trait of these natives is their sensitive nature.
He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be actor. You can know him also as screenwriter, television producer, television director. He is recently known as military personnel.
Brian Dennehy's family
He has 2 daughters.
Brian Dennehy's daughter: Kathleen Dennehy
Brian Dennehy's daughter's name is Kathleen Dennehy. She is known as actor.
Brian Dennehy's daughter: Elizabeth Dennehy
Brian Dennehy's daughter's name is Elizabeth Dennehy. She is known as actor. His daughter was born on Saturday 1st of October 1960 in Jacksonville.
Brian Dennehy's schools
We found 3 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Columbia University, Chaminade High School, Yale School of Drama.
Detailed informations about his schools
- Graduated with a B.F.A. in Theatre / Performing Arts from Columbia University, New York.
Brian Dennehy's career
His main focus is to be actor. He is famous thanks to First Blood.
How did Brian Dennehy die
He died on on Wednesday 15th of April 2020 when he was 82 years old. Brian Dennehys death was caused by sepsis. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
Brian Dennehy's Awards
- Had won two Tony Awards as Best Actor (Play) on his only two nominations: in 1999 for a revival of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman," and in 2003 for a revival of Eugene O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey into Night.".
- He was nominated for a 1987 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for "Galileo" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
- He was awarded the 1999 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for "Death of a Salesman" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
- He was nominated for a 2010 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for "Hughie/Krapp's Last Tape", at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
- He was awarded the 2012 Equity Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play for "The Iceman Cometh" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
- He was awarded the 2000 Back Stage Garland Award for Outstanding Performance for "Death of a Salesman" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California .
- He was awarded the 1980 Drama-Logue Award for Outstanding Performance in the play, "Says I, Says He," at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Brian Dennehy's Nominations
- Had won two Tony Awards as Best Actor (Play) on his only two nominations: in 1999 for a revival of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman," and in 2003 for a revival of Eugene O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey into Night.".
What Brian Dennehy has done for a first time
- First began acting in TV shows and movies at the age of 39.
Brian Dennehy's quotes
- It took a long time for me to have any impact in the business because I didn't look like an actor, I didn't sound like an actor.
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Brian Dennehy's body shape
Lets describe how Brian Dennehy looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.