Brian Thompson: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 41
- on screen
- 1983–2025
- box office
- $145M
- average score
- 49
- Born
- August 28, 1959 (age 67)
- Birthplace
- Ellensburg, Washington, U.S.
- Full name
- Brian Earl Thompson
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1984-present
- Children
- 2
The Best Brian Thompson Movies
The films of Brian Thompson that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: DragonHeart (1996) leads with $115M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $115M DragonHeart 1996 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $24.3M Lionheart 1991 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $2.98M Fright Night Part 2 1988 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $1.15M Miracle Mile 1988 · Thriller -
Worldwide box office: $525K The Tragedy of Macbeth 2021 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $344K Flight of the Living Dead 2007 · Horror
Brian Thompson's Career in Numbers
Brian Thompson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Brian Thompson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Bush Christmas (1983) to The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Brian Thompson Movies by Decade
- 1980s 11
- 1990s 10
- 2000s 9
- 2010s 6
- 2020s 1
The 1980s were Brian Thompson's busiest decade, with 11 films.
Brian Thompson Movies by Genre
- Drama 10
- Action 6
- Comedy 4
- Thriller 4
- Horror 3
- Sci-Fi 3
- Crime 2
- Romance 1
- Fantasy 1
- Adventure 1
Drama is the genre Brian Thompson has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of action (6).
Brian Thompson Career Milestones
- First film
- Bush Christmas 1983
- Biggest box office hit
- DragonHeart $115M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Tragedy of Macbeth Movie Echo Score 77
- Newest film
- The Tragedy of Macbeth 2021
Brian Thompson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Brian Thompson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 49. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Brian Thompson Movies as an Actor
37- 2021
The Tragedy of Macbeth as Murderer · Drama Worldwide box office: $525K Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2019
Hoax as John Singer · Horror Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2019
Disappearance as Captain Cody · Romance - 2017
Trafficked as Max · Drama Worldwide box office: $19.7K Movie Echo Score: 48 - 2013
An American Terror as The Junker · Drama - 2012
Spirit of a Denture as Jasper Crow · Comedy - 2011
Love’s Christmas Journey as Cass · Drama - 2009
Dragonquest as Kirill · Fantasy - 2007
The Last of the Just as Shein · Drama - 2007
Fist of the Warrior as Max · Thriller - 2007
Flight of the Living Dead as Kevin · Horror Worldwide box office: $344K - 2006
The Legend of Tillamook’s Gold as Jimmy Kimbell · Adventure - 2005
Monsters Gone Wild Documentary - 2003
Epoch Evolution as Tower · Thriller - 2001
Epoch as Captain Tower · Sci-Fi - 2000
Jason and the Argonauts as Hercules · Family - 1997
Perfect Target as Major Oxnard · Action - 1996
DragonHeart Action Worldwide box office: $115M - 1992
Doctor Mordrid as Kabal · Sci-Fi - 1992
The Naked Truth as Bruno · Crime - 1992
Rage and Honor as Conrad Drago · Thriller - 1991
Ted & Venus as Herb · Drama - 1991
Lionheart Action Worldwide box office: $24.3M - 1990
After the Shock as Tom · Drama - 1990
In the Cold of the Night as Phil · Drama - 1990
Moon 44 Action - 1989
Nightwish as Dean · Sci-Fi - 1988
Miracle Mile as Power Lifter · Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.15M - 1988
Fright Night Part 2 as Bozworth · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.98M - 1988
Pass the Ammo as Kenny Hamilton · Comedy Worldwide box office: $170K - 1987
Catch the Heat as Danny Boy · Crime - 1987
You Talkin’ To Me? as James · Comedy - 1987
Commando Squad as Clint Jensen · Action - 1987
Werewolf as Nicholas Remy · Horror - 1984
Fatal Vision as Lt. Harrison · Drama - 1983
Bush Christmas as Bookmaker · Drama - 1983
Firefight Action
Brian Thompson in Documentaries & Specials
4- 2025
Who Is Luigi Mangione? as Self (archive footage) · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 11 - 2024
Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary - 2012
Put Up Your Dux: The True Story of Bloodsport as Himself · Documentary - 1998
Inside The X-Files as Self · Documentary
Who Is Brian Thompson?
Brian Thompson was born in Ellensburg, Washington, U.S. in 1959 and is 67 years old. Credited on films since 1983, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Brian Earl Thompson, an American actor, was born on August 28, 1959, in Ellensburg, Washington. He made his acting debut in the 1984 iconic movie The Terminator, and rose to fame as a villain 'Night Slasher' in the 1986 movie Cobra. He appeared in the horror series Werewolf during Fox's inaugural broadcasting year of 1987–1988. Thompson played numerous characters in the Star Trek franchise, the most known being the Klingon Lieutenant Klag. Other famous roles include the Alien Bounty Hunter on The X-Files, and Eddie Fiori on Kindred: The Embraced. In 2014, he showcased his multi-talent by producing, writing, and starring in the B-movie parody The Extendables.
Thompson started his acting career while studying in school. He appeared in several musicals before transitioning into film and television. His unique facial structure and athletic build were key factors that landed him roles in the action genre. Thompson continued his successful career, most famously by playing roles in The X-Files, Seven Days, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Charmed. He also appeared in the fantasy film Dragonheart as Brok, the commander of the villainous king’s army. Thompson played the lead antagonist in the film Mortal Kombat Annihilation. The film was poorly received but was a commercial success. In 2014, Thompson produced, wrote, and starred in The Extendables, a parody film. His recent works include roles in the thriller indie film Trafficked and the horror film Hoax. Thompson's first Star Trek role came in 1989 in Star Trek: The Next Generation. He was later cast in three episodes of Star Trek: Enterprise as Admiral Valdore.
Who Brian Thompson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Brian Thompson shares the most films with. Mykelti Williamson comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Bill Paxton (2).
Brian Thompson: Questions & Answers
How many movies Brian Thompson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Brian Thompson been in?
Brian Thompson is credited on 41 films, from 1983 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Brian Thompson's highest-grossing movie?
DragonHeart (1996) is Brian Thompson's biggest box office hit, with $115M worldwide, ahead of Lionheart (1991) ($24.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Brian Thompson's movies have made $145M.
Brian Thompson's biggest hits What is the best Brian Thompson movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Brian Thompson's best-rated film is The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) with a score of 77, followed by Hoax (2019) (60).
Best Brian Thompson movies, ranked How old is Brian Thompson?
Brian Thompson is 67 years old, born on August 28, 1959 in Ellensburg, Washington, U.S..
What is Brian Thompson's newest movie?
The most recent film on Brian Thompson's filmography is Who Is Luigi Mangione? (2025), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does Brian Thompson work with most often?
Brian Thompson shares the most films with Mykelti Williamson (2 films), Bill Paxton (2 films) and Jeffrey Combs (2 films).
The Best Brian Thompson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 41 credits.
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