Brian Cox was born on June 1, 1946 in Dundee, Scotland. Scottish supporting actor who became known for his roles in the 2004 epic film Troy and the 1995 historical war film Braveheart. He portrayed Hannibal Lecter for the first time on film in 1986's Manhunter. He was also cast in the 2015 feature Pixels.
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💰Brian Cox Net worth: $8 million
About
Scottish supporting actor who became known for his roles in the 2004 epic film Troy and the 1995 historical war film Braveheart. He portrayed Hannibal Lecter for the first time on film in 1986's Manhunter. He was also cast in the 2015 feature Pixels.
Before Fame
He was raised by his four sisters after losing his parents at age 8. When he was fourteen, he became a member of the Dundee Repertory Theatre.
Trivia
He earned a Golden Globe nomination for his role in the 2000 miniseries Nuremberg.
Family Life
He married his second wife, Nicole Ansari, in 2002 after divorcing Caroline Burt in 1986. One of his four children is Emmy Award-winning actor Alan Cox.
Associated With
He played the villain opposite Hugh Jackman in X2: X-Men United.