Brian Clough - Actor Profile

Brian Clough

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
8Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 21, 1935
Birth Place: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, UK

About Brian Clough

Brian Howard Clough was an English football player and manager, primarily known for his successes as a manager with Derby County and Nottingham Forest. He won the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest and is one of four managers to have won the English league with two different clubs.

Known For: Acting

Brian Clough Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Brian Clough reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Brian Clough's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 13% of Brian Clough's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains I Believe in Miracles, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Brian Clough Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Brian Clough's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7
I Believe in Miracles (2015) movie poster
★6.7

I Believe in Miracles: Documentary following the history making Nottingham Forest football team led by Brian Clough and Peter Taylor that won b

I Believe in Miracles

2015•Documentary
★6.0
Saipan (2025) movie poster
★6.0

Saipan: On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team's preparation

Saipan

2025•Drama
★0.0
Brian Clough: The Outspoken Manager (2022) movie poster
★0.0

Brian Clough: The Outspoken Manager: When Brian Clough was able to sit back, relax and reflect on a stellar managerial career, he was no doubt a fan of what

Brian Clough: The Outspoken Manager

2022•Documentary
★0.0
Cloughie: The Brian Clough Story (1990) movie poster
★0.0

Cloughie: The Brian Clough Story: Brian Clough, arguably Britain's greatest ever football manager, died in September 2004 at the age of 69. His passing wa

Cloughie: The Brian Clough Story

1990•Documentary
★0.0
Clough: The Brian Clough Story (2009) movie poster
★0.0

Clough: The Brian Clough Story: 30 years since his first European Cup success, 15 years since his retirement and 5 years after his death; Brian Clough c

Clough: The Brian Clough Story

2009•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Brian Clough has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Saipan Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2022 Brian Clough: The Outspoken Manager Self Flop Similar →
2015 I Believe in Miracles Himself (Archive Material) Hit Similar →
2011 Brian Clough: The Greatest Manager England Never Had? - Flop Similar →
2009 Brian Clough- In His Own Words Self ( archive footage) Flop Similar →
2009 Clough: The Brian Clough Story Himself Flop Similar →
1996 Football Gone Crazy - Flop Similar →
1990 Cloughie: The Brian Clough Story Self Flop Similar →

Brian Clough - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Brian Clough?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brian Clough is "I Believe in Miracles" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Brian Clough acted in?

Brian Clough has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Brian Clough?

Other notable films include "Saipan", "Brian Clough: The Outspoken Manager", and "Cloughie: The Brian Clough Story".

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