Bryan Brown
ActingAbout Bryan Brown
Bryan Neathway Brown (born 23 June 1947) is an Australian actor. He has performed in over eighty film and television projects since the late 1970s, both in his native Australia and abroad. Notable films include Breaker Morant (1980), Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984), F/X (1986), Tai-Pan (1986), Cocktail (1988), Gorillas in the Mist (1988), F/X2 (1991), Along Came Polly (2004), Australia (2008), Kill Me Three Times (2014) and Gods of Egypt (2016). He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award for his performance in the television miniseries The Thorn Birds (1983). Bryan Brown was first introduced to English-Australian actress-director Rachal Ward on the set of the TV mini-series "The Thorn Birds" in 1983 and married her a few months after filming wrapped. They have three children. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bryan Brown, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bryan Brown reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Bryan Brown's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bryan Brown remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Darkside, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bryan Brown Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bryan Brown's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bryan Brown.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Travellers | Fred | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Anyone But You | Roger | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Rachel's Farm | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Palm Beach | Frank | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Peter Rabbit | Mr. Rabbit (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Sweet Country | Sergeant Fletcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Australia Day | Terry Friedman | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Red Dog: True Blue | Grandpa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Light Between Oceans | Septimus Potts | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Gods of Egypt | Osiris | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Kill Me Three Times | Bruce Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Darkside | Graham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | An Accidental Soldier | Captain Foster | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Love Birds | Dr. Buster | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Limbo | Daniel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Beautiful Kate | Bruce Kendall | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Dean Spanley | Wrather | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Australia | King Carney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Cactus | Rosco | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback | Rex Wild | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Poseidon Adventure | Jeffrey Eric Anderson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Along Came Polly | Leland Van Lew | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Footsteps | Eddie Bruno | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Dirty Deeds | Barry Ryan | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | On the Beach | Dr. Julian Osborne | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Grizzly Falls | Tyrone Bankston | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Two Hands | Pando | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Full Body Massage | Fitch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Dogboys | Captain Robert Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dead Heart | Ray Lorkin | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Age of Treason | Marcus Didius Falco | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Devlin | Frank Devlin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Blame It on the Bellboy | Mike Lawton / Charlton Black | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dead in the Water | Charlie Deegan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | F/X2 | Roland 'Rollie' Tyler | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Blood Oath | Captain Cooper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Gorillas in the Mist | Bob Campbell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Cocktail | Douglas "Doug" Coughlin | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Tai-Pan | Dirk Struan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | F/X | Roland 'Rollie' Tyler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Parker | David Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Kim | Mahbub Ali | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Far East | Morgan Keefe | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Breaker Morant | Lt. Peter Handcock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Stir | China Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Odd Angry Shot | Rogers | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Money Movers | Brian Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Newsfront | Geoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith | Shearer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Love Letters from Teralba Road | Len | Average | Similar → |
Bryan Brown - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bryan Brown?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bryan Brown is "The Darkside" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Bryan Brown acted in?
Bryan Brown has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bryan Brown?
Other notable films include "Dean Spanley", "Breaker Morant", and "The Light Between Oceans".