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Brian Dennehy is an American actor and director who has appeared in numerous films and television series. He is best known for his roles in the films First Blood, Cocoon, and F/X, as well as his Emmy Award-winning performance in the television miniseries Death of a Salesman. Dennehy was born on July 9, 1938 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He attended Columbia University, where he earned a degree in English literature. After college, he served in the United States Marine Corps for four years. Dennehy began his acting career in the late 1960s, appearing in several off-Broadway productions. He made his film debut in the 1971 film The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight. He went on to appear in numerous films, including First Blood, Cocoon, F/X, and Presumed Innocent. In 1985, Dennehy won an Emmy Award for his performance in the television miniseries Death of a Salesman. He also won a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the television movie To Catch a Killer. In addition to his acting career, Dennehy has also directed several films, including F/X2 and The Basket. As of 2021, Brian Dennehy's net worth is estimated to be roughly $10 million.

Popular As Brian Manion Dennehy
Occupation actor,producer,director
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 9 July 1938
Birthday 9 July
Birthplace Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Date of death 15 April, 2020
Died Place New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Nationality United States

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Brian Dennehy Height, Weight & Measurements

At 82 years old, Brian Dennehy height is 6' 2¾" (1.9 m) .

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Height 6' 2¾" (1.9 m)
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Who Is Brian Dennehy's Wife?

His wife is Jennifer Arnott (17 July 1988 - 15 April 2020) ( his death) ( 2 children), Judith Lee Scheff (20 April 1959 - 1974) ( divorced) ( 3 children)

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Wife Jennifer Arnott (17 July 1988 - 15 April 2020) ( his death) ( 2 children), Judith Lee Scheff (20 April 1959 - 1974) ( divorced) ( 3 children)
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Brian Dennehy Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Brian Dennehy worth at the age of 82 years old? Brian Dennehy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Brian Dennehy's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Timeline

2012

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.

2011

Stratford, ON, Canada: Stratford Shakespeare Festival - Twelfth Night' and 'The Homecoming' [May 2011]

2010

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.

2008

Acting at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario, Canada. Playing the "King of France" in William Shakespeare's "All's Well that Ends Well", June 19 to August 23. Playing the roles of "Erie Smith" and "Krapp" in the double-bill "Hughie" (by Eugene O'Neill) and "Krapp's Last Tape" (by Samuel Beckett), June 18 to August 31. [June 2008]

2005

Appearing in a limited run of 'Death of a Salesman' at the Lyric Theatre, London. [2005]

2003

Appearing on Broadway in "Long Day's Journey Into Night" [May 2003]

2000

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 .

1999

On March 14, 1999, three performances of the Broadway production of "Death of a Salesman" had to be canceled because Dennehy had been unable to sleep and didn't feel well. After a check-up in the hospital, he was diagnosed with hypertension.

1993

In 1993, Dennehy appeared in the role of police "Sgt.

Jack Reed" in the telemovie Jack Reed: Badge of Honor (1993), and reprised the role in four sequels, which saw him for the first time become involved in co-producing, directing and writing screen productions! Demand for his services showed no signs of abating, and he put in further memorable performances in William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet (1996), as bad-luck-ridden "Willy Loman" in Death of a Salesman (2000) (which earned him a Golden Globe Award), he popped up in the uneven Spike Lee film She Hate Me (2004) and appears in the remake Assault on Precinct 13 (2005).

1990

He was the only actor to appear in both Presumed Innocent (1990) and its made-for-television sequel, The Burden of Proof (1992), and plays a different role in each.

1988

He reprised prior roles for Cocoon: The Return (1988) and F/X2 (1991), and turned in gripping performances in three made-for-TV films: a sadistic small-town bully who gets his grisly comeuppance in In Broad Daylight (1991), real-life serial killer John Wayne Gacy in the chilling To Catch a Killer (1992) and a corrupt union boss in Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story (1992).

1987

In 1987, Dennehy turned in one of his finest performances as cancer-ridden architect "Stourley Kracklite" in Peter Greenaway's superb The Belly of an Architect (1987), for which he won the Best Actor Award at the 1987 Chicago Film Festival. More strong performances followed.

1986

He had been a primary consideration for the original role of Hannibal Lecter in Manhunter (1986), that is, until he recommended Scotsman Brian Cox to director Michael Mann.

1983

Dennehy quickly escalated to stronger supporting or co-starring roles in films including the Cold War thriller Gorky Park (1983), as a benevolent alien in Cocoon (1985), a corrupt sheriff in the western Silverado (1985), a tough but smart cop in F/X (1986) and a cop-turned-writer alongside hit man James Woods in Best Seller (1987).

1982

However, he really got himself noticed by movie audiences in the box-office hit Rambo: First Blood (1982) as the bigoted sheriff determined to run Vietnam veteran "John Rambo" (played by Sylvester Stallone) out of his town.

1980

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.

1977

Goodbar (1977), Semi-Tough (1977) and Foul Play (1978) and proved popular with casting directors, leading to regular work.

1954

Had stated that On the Waterfront (1954) is his favorite movie.

1938

Imposing, barrel-chested and often silver-haired Brian Dennehy was a prolific US actor, well respected on both screen and stage over many decades. He was born in July 1938 in Bridgeport, CT, and attended Columbia University in New York City on a football scholarship. Brian majored in history, before moving on to Yale to study dramatic arts. He first appeared in minor screen roles in such fare as Looking for Mr.