Brian Dennehy - Biography

Last Editor: dewi-rauch				Brian Dennehy Biography -   Name : Brian Dennehy Profession : Actor Birth Details : born July 9, 1938 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA Height : 6' 2" (1.88 m) Spouse : Jennifer Arnott (1988 - present) 1 adopted son Judith Scheff (1959 - 1974) (divorced) 3 children Trade mark : Playing men of power who in addition to being corrupt, are just plain mean.

Brian Dennehy Trivia -

Used to work as a stockbroker at the same firm as Martha Stewart. The two remain good friends. Three performances of Dennehy's Broadway play "Death Of A Salesman" had to be cancelled because he had been unable to sleep and generally didn't feel well. After a check-up in the hospital, he was diagnosed with hypertension. [14 March 1999] Dennehy served in the United States Marine Corps. But contrary to previous press releases he never saw any combat nor was he wounded. Daughter is actress Elizabeth Dennehy. Attended Columbia University. Father of Kathleen Dennehy. Member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Attended Chaminade High School Currently (2004) lives in Pomfret, Connecticut While performing "Death Of A Salesman" and "Long Day's Journey into Night" on Broadway, so many of his fans wanted to meet him after his performances that show producers had to hire extra security to keep the crowds in control near the stage door. Joked on the Tonight Show that he is often mistaken for Charles Durning. Graduated with a B.F.A. in Theatre / Performing Arts from Columbia University, New York. Has stated that On the Waterfront (1954) is his favorite movie. Has 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." Father of two adopted children: Cormack (b. 1993) and Sarah (b. 1995). Appears in both Presumed Innocent and its made-for-television sequel, The Burden of Proof. He is the only actor to appear in both films, and plays a different role in each.

Brian Dennehy Detailed Biography -

Brian Dennehy (born July 9, 1938 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA) is an Irish-American actor who has appeared in movies, television shows, and stage productions. He is best known as a dramatic actor, most famously for his role as Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and in the successful Cocoon (1985) though he has acted in several comedies, including the Chris Farley/David Spade movie Tommy Boy. He is also known for his role in F/X and F/X 2. On stage, Dennehy made his Broadway debut in 1995 and in 1999 was the first male actor to be voted the Sarah Siddons Award for his work in Chicago theatre. Dennehy joined the United States Marines in 1959 and served until 1963. In 1989, he became one of many Veteran(s) with Disputed Status when he told the New York Times that he claimed that he received shrapnel wounds in the Vietnam War. In 1993, he told Playboy that he served five years in Vietnam. However, his only overseas tour was to Okinawa. He apologized for his false claims in 1999. During the 1980s, Dennehy gradually became a valuable supporting player in mainstream films and subsequently gained leading man status in the quirky thriller Best Seller where he appeared alongside James Woods to memorable effect. He gained his arthouse spurs during the same year when he starred in the Peter Greenaway movie The Belly of an Architect. Commenting upon this unusual venture, Dennehy said, "I've been in a lot of movies but this is the first film I've made." After his TV performance as John Wayne Gacy in the chilling TV mini-series To Catch A Killer, Dennehy seemed to withdraw into the world of TV Movies, including several outings as maverick cop Jack Reed. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for his 1993 performance in Murder in the Heartland. However, his huge success in 1996 playing Willy Loman indicated that he was as powerful an actor on stage as he had been in movies. He was parodied in South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut. Brian Dennehy is currently a resident of Woodstock, Connecticut.