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Brian Cox

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Cox in 2016
Born (1946-06-01) 1 June 1946 (age 79)
Dundee, Scotland
Occupation Actor
Years active 1965–present
Spouse(s)
Caroline Burt
(m. 1968; div. 1986)

Nicole Ansari
(m. 2002)
Children 4, including Alan Cox

Brian Denis Cox is a famous Scottish actor. He was born on June 1, 1946. Brian Cox has acted in many movies, TV shows, and plays. He is also a voice actor. Some of his well-known roles are in films like Manhunter, Rushmore, X2, Troy, and RED. He has won important awards for his acting, including an Emmy Award and a BAFTA Award. He was also awarded the CBE, which is a special honor in the United Kingdom.

Early Life and Training

Brian Cox was born in Dundee, Scotland. From a young age, he was interested in acting. He began his training at the Dundee Repertory Theatre. This is a theater where actors learn and perform. Later, he went to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. This is a famous school for actors in London, England. His training helped him become the skilled actor he is today.

Acting Career Highlights

Brian Cox has had a long and successful career. He has played many different kinds of characters.

Famous Movie Roles

  • Manhunter: He played the character of Hannibal Lecter in this early film.
  • X2: In this superhero movie, he played William Stryker.
  • Troy: He appeared as Agamemnon in this historical epic.
  • RED: He was part of the action-comedy film RED.

Television and Stage Work

Besides movies, Brian Cox has worked a lot in television. He has also performed in many plays on stage. Stage acting is different from film acting because it happens live in front of an audience. His experience in all these areas shows how versatile he is as an actor.

Personal Life

Brian Cox has been married twice. His first marriage was to Caroline Burt. They were married from 1968 to 1986. Later, he married Nicole Ansari in 2002. Brian Cox has four children. One of his sons, Alan Cox, is also an actor.

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