Brian Dennehy
American actor (1938–2020)
1938 — 2020
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor (1938–2020)
Born
July 9, 1938
Died
2020 (age ~82)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, military personnel
United StatesBorn in BridgeportDied in New Haven
1938
Born in Bridgeport (1938-07-09)
1999
AwardTony Award for Best Actor in a Play
2003
AwardTony Award for Best Actor in a Play
2020
Died in New Haven
About
Brian Manion Dennehy was an American actor. Renowned for his performances on stage and screen and once described as "perhaps the foremost living interpreter" of Eugene O'Neill's works, he received two Tony Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for six Primetime Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award.
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Who is Brian Dennehy?+
Brian Manion Dennehy was an American actor. Renowned for his performances on stage and screen and once described as "perhaps the foremost living interpreter" of Eugene O'Neill's works, he received two Tony Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for six
What does the name Brian mean?+
The name Brian means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is of English origin.
When was Brian Dennehy born?+
Brian Dennehy was born on July 9, 1938.
When did Brian Dennehy die?+
Brian Dennehy died in 2020, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.
The name Brian is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Brian — July 9, 1938
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
Respect.
— .
Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
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