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Join MemoriesMemories Editorial Brian Dennehy and co-star Sylvester Stallone in the movie First Blood. He played the overzealous sheriff Will Teasle with Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo. The film was based on the 1972 novel by David Morrell.
Memories Editorial One of the top-grossing films of Brian Dennehy was Silverado. It stars Kevin Costner, Danny Glover, Scott Glenn and supported by Brian Dennehy, John Cleese, and Linda Hunt. The film ran for 11 weeks and grossed about 32 million dollars at the box office. Here is an image of Brian Dennehy as Sheriff Cobb in the film Silverado in 1985.
Memories Editorial Brian Dennehy in the film Best Seller. It in this film that Brian Dennehy achieved leading-man status co-starring James Wood.
Memories Editorial Brian Dennehy played the role of Stourley Kracklite in the film The Belly of an Architect. Written and directed by Peter Greenaway, the film was nominated for Palme d'Or award at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival. Brian Dennehy won the Best Actor Award at the 1987 Chicago International Film Festival.
Memories Editorial Brian Dennehy and Sigrid Thornton in the film The Man from Snowy River II, an Australian drama film shown in 1988. It is a sequel to the 1982 film The Man from Snowy River. He replaced Kirk Douglas as Harrison.
Memories Editorial Here's a scene of Brian Dennehy who played the role of John Wayne Gacy in To Catch A Killer. Dennehy was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in the said Miniseries in 1992.
Memories Editorial Brian Dennehy in the comedy film Tommy Boy as Big Tom Callahan. Directed by Peter Segal, it tells the story of a socially and emotionally immature man who learns a lesson about friendship and self-worth following the death of his industrialist father.
Memories Editorial Brian Dennehy was an American actor in film and TV. Brian gained initial recognition in his role as Sheriff Will Teasle in First Blood. He was primarily known as a dramatic actor. He had roles in numerous films and won one Golden Globe, two Tony Awards and a recipient of six Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
Wonderful character actor who bought so much to every role he took on- loved him in Presumed Innocent, Best Seller etc- I’m from Sydney Australia so his fandom stretches many miles- my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Brian- I truly hope the pain you feel today turns also to the great pride you will no doubt feel in the future- a...