Shane Briant - Actor Profile

Shane Briant

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
41Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 17, 1946
Birth Place: London, England, UK

About Shane Briant

Shane Briant was an English actor and novelist. Briant is best known for his roles in Hammer Films productions. Since the early 1980s, much of Briant's acting work has been in Australian and New Zealand films and television. He has starred in 14 films in Australia and New Zealand

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Shane Briant Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shane Briant reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 12% of Shane Briant'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 Comrades, which stands out as a key performance.

Advertisement

Best Shane Briant Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shane Briant's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
Comrades (1987) movie poster
★6.8

Comrades: The story of "The Tolpuddle Martyrs". A group of 19th century English farm labourers who formed one of the first trade u

Comrades

1987•Drama
★6.7
Chameleon 3: Dark Angel (2000) movie poster
★6.7

Chameleon 3: Dark Angel: In the final film in the Chameleon trilogy, the genetically-engineered agent Kam must thwart the plans of her evil twin

Chameleon 3: Dark Angel

2000•Sci-Fi
★6.7
Cassandra (1987) movie poster
★6.7

Cassandra: A young woman has eerie flashes of recovered memories of her brother committing a murder, despite her parents assurance

Cassandra

1987•Horror
★6.7
The Children of Huang Shi (2008) movie poster
★6.7

The Children of Huang Shi: About young British journalist, George Hogg, who with the assistance of a courageous Australian nurse, saves a group of

The Children of Huang Shi

2008•Drama
★6.6
The Naked Civil Servant (1975) movie poster
★6.6

The Naked Civil Servant: Story of the life of Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who was brave enough to live his life according to his own style even

The Naked Civil Servant

1975•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Shane Briant has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Mary: The Making of a Princess Prince Henrik Flop Similar →
2015 The Lovers Governor of Bombay Flop Similar →
2009 The Diplomat Winston Beale Flop Similar →
2008 The Children of Huang Shi Roger Appsley Hit Similar →
2007 Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback Journalist Average Similar →
2005 A Message from Fallujah - Flop Similar →
2005 A Message from Fallujah Gary Davis Flop Similar →
2000 Chameleon 3: Dark Angel The Mongoose Hit Similar →
1999 Airtight Harkfield Flop Similar →
1999 Chameleon II: Death Match Mongoose Flop Similar →
1997 Twisted Jay Condor (segment 'Bonus Mileage') Flop Similar →
1995 Tunnel Vision Inspector Bosey Flop Similar →
1991 Till There Was You Rex Flop Similar →
1991 Mission: Top Secret Savage Flop Similar →
1989 Minnamurra Allenby Flop Similar →
1988 Grievous Bodily Harm Stephen Enderby Flop Similar →
1988 Out of the Body Paul Mitz Flop Similar →
1988 Barracuda Zoli Scoane Flop Similar →
1987 The Lighthorsemen Reichert Average Similar →
1987 Comrades Official in New South Wales Hit Similar →
1987 Cassandra Stephen Hit Similar →
1986 Run Chrissie Run! Terrier Flop Similar →
1985 Constance Simon Malyon Average Similar →
1985 Shaker Run Paul Thoreau Flop Similar →
1983 Sherlock Holmes and a Study in Scarlet - Flop Similar →
1982 Murder Is Easy Dr. Thomas Average Similar →
1981 Lady Chatterley's Lover Sir Clifford Chatterley Flop Similar →
1980 Hawk the Slayer Drogo Flop Similar →
1979 The Flame Is Love Pierre Flop Similar →
1978 Danton's Death Hérault-Séchelles Flop Similar →
1975 The Naked Civil Servant Norma Hit Similar →
1974 Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell Simon Helder Average Similar →
1973 The MacKintosh Man Cox Average Similar →
1973 The Picture of Dorian Gray Dorian Gray Average Similar →
1973 Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter Paul Durward Average Similar →
1972 Demons of the Mind Emil Flop Similar →
1972 The Reprieve Cossack Horseman Flop Similar →
1972 Franklin's Farm Nicky Flop Similar →
1972 Straight On Till Morning Peter Clive Average Similar →
1971 Von Richthofen and Brown German Pilot Average Similar →
N/A Sherlock Holmes vs. Frankenstein Simon Helder Flop Similar →

Shane Briant - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shane Briant?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shane Briant is "Comrades" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Shane Briant acted in?

Shane Briant has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shane Briant?

Other notable films include "Chameleon 3: Dark Angel", "Cassandra", and "The Children of Huang Shi".

Advertisement