Actor

Brian Cox: Movies & Box Office

films: 114
as director: 2
on screen: 1968–2026
box office: $1.54B
average score: 57

Born: June 1, 1946 (age 80)
Birthplace: Dundee, Scotland
Citizenship: British
Occupations: Actor, Theatre director
Years active: 1965-present
Spouses: Caroline Burt, Nicole Ansari-Cox
Children: 4

Known for

The Best Brian Cox Movies

The highest-rated films Brian Cox is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Last Right (2019) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Brian Cox's Career in Numbers

Brian Cox's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Brian Cox works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Year of the Sex Olympics (1968) to Super Troopers 3 (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Brian Cox Movies by Decade

1960s 1
1970s 3
1980s 8
1990s 14
2000s 26
2010s 23
2020s 17

The 2000s were Brian Cox's busiest decade, with 26 films.

Brian Cox Movies by Genre

Drama 36
Action 8
Documentary 7
Tv movie 6
Animation 4
Thriller 4
Adventure 4
Mystery 4
Comedy 3
Romance 3

Drama is the genre Brian Cox has worked in most, with 36 films, ahead of action (8).

Brian Cox Career Milestones

First film: The Year of the Sex Olympics 1968
Biggest box office hit: X2: X-Men United $408M worldwide
Best-rated film: The Last Right Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film: Super Troopers 3 2026

114 credits

Brian Cox Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Brian Cox is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 2 as director and 90 as actor. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Brian Cox

Brian Cox Movies as an Actor

Brian Cox in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Brian Cox?

Brian Cox was born in Dundee, Scotland in 1946 and is 80 years old. Credited on films since 1968, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Brian Cox is a versatile and brilliant actor from Scotland, born in 1946. Over his illustrious career spanning more than six decades, he has lent his talent to various media including theatre, television, and films. Cox is particularly acclaimed for his work in the film industry, where he has portrayed a wide range of characters with remarkable nuance and depth. His body of work reveals an actor capable of shifting across different genres - from drama, thriller, comedy to fantasy.

Over the years, he has appeared in numerous blockbusters and critically acclaimed films, working with some of the most respected filmmakers in the business. Despite his longevity in the industry, Cox maintains a fresh and dynamic approach to his craft. He continues to take on challenging roles, displaying a tenacity and passion for acting that is truly inspiring. Apart from his work in movies, Brian Cox is also recognized for his contributions to theatre. His performances on stage are marked by the same commitment and intensity that has become his trademark on screen. He is not just a celebrated actor, but is a true luminary in the world of performing arts.

Works with

Who Brian Cox Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Brian Cox shares the most films with. Anna Paquin comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Patrick Stewart (4).

FAQ

Brian Cox: Questions & Answers

How many movies Brian Cox has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Brian Cox been in?

Brian Cox is credited on 114 films, from 1968 to 2026. 90 of them as an actor and 2 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Brian Cox's highest-grossing movie?

X2: X-Men United (2003) is Brian Cox's biggest box office hit, with $408M worldwide, ahead of The Bourne Supremacy (2004) ($293M). Across every film with box office figures, Brian Cox's movies have made $1.54B.

Brian Cox's biggest hits

What is the best Brian Cox movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Brian Cox's best-rated film is The Last Right (2019) with a score of 78, followed by That Christmas (2024) (77).

Best Brian Cox movies, ranked

How old is Brian Cox?

Brian Cox is 80 years old, born on June 1, 1946 in Dundee, Scotland.

What is Brian Cox's newest movie?

The most recent film on Brian Cox's filmography is Super Troopers 3 (2026), in the role of Captain John O'Hagan.

Who does Brian Cox work with most often?

Brian Cox shares the most films with Anna Paquin (5 films), Patrick Stewart (4 films) and Stephen Hawking (4 films).

The Best Brian Cox Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 114 credits.

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