Bryan Brown: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 67
- on screen
- 1975–2023
- box office
- $518M
- average score
- 73
- Born
- June 23, 1947 (age 79)
- Birthplace
- Panania, New South Wales, Australia
- Full name
- Bryan Neathway Brown
- Citizenship
- Australia
- Occupations
- Actor, Producer
- Years active
- 1972-present
- Spouses
- Rachel Ward
- Children
- 3
The Best Bryan Brown Movies
The films of Bryan Brown that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Anyone But You (2023) leads with $220M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $220M Anyone But You 2023 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $172M Cocktail 1988 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $61.1M Gorillas in the Mist 1988 · History -
Worldwide box office: $21.1M F/X2 1991 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $20.6M F/X 1986 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $6.66M Red Dog: True Blue 2016 · Drama
Bryan Brown's Career in Numbers
Bryan Brown's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Bryan Brown works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Scobie Malone (1975) to Faraway Downs (2023), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Bryan Brown Movies by Decade
- 1970s 9
- 1980s 19
- 1990s 14
- 2000s 13
- 2010s 7
- 2020s 3
The 1980s were Bryan Brown's busiest decade, with 19 films.
Bryan Brown Movies by Genre
- Drama 22
- Action 8
- Thriller 6
- Comedy 5
- Adventure 4
- Romance 4
- Crime 3
- Mystery 3
- War 2
- Tv movie 2
Drama is the genre Bryan Brown has worked in most, with 22 films, ahead of action (8).
Bryan Brown Career Milestones
- First film
- Scobie Malone 1975
- Biggest box office hit
- Anyone But You $220M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Sweet Country Movie Echo Score 82
- Newest film
- Faraway Downs 2023
Bryan Brown Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Bryan Brown is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 73. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Bryan Brown Movies as an Actor
65- 2023
Anyone But You as Roger · Comedy Worldwide box office: $220M Movie Echo Score: 63 - 2023
Faraway Downs as King Carney · Western - 2020
Hungry Ghosts as Neil Stockton · Drama - 2018
Sweet Country as Sergeant Fletcher · Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.81M Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2017
Australia Day as Terry Friedman · Crime Worldwide box office: $17.3K - 2016
Red Dog: True Blue as Grandpa · Drama Worldwide box office: $6.66M - 2015
Deadline Gallipoli as Gen. Bridges · Drama - 2013
The Darkside as Graham · Drama - 2013
An Accidental Soldier as Captain Foster · War - 2010
Limbo as Daniel · Drama Worldwide box office: $727K - 2009
Beautiful Kate as Bruce Kendall · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.07M - 2008
Dean Spanley as Wrather · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.46M - 2008
Cactus as Rosco · Thriller Worldwide box office: $151K - 2007
The Living Wake as Frank · Comedy Worldwide box office: $12.2K - 2007
Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback as Rex Wild · Thriller - 2005
The Poseidon Adventure as Jeffrey Eric Anderson · Tv movie - 2005
Spring Break Shark Attack as Joel Gately · Drama - 2004
Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman as Hal Thorne · Tv movie - 2003
Footsteps as Eddie Bruno · Thriller - 2001
Styx as Art · Action - 2001
Mullet as Publican (voice) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $468K - 2000
Risk as John Kriesky · Drama Worldwide box office: $182K - 2000
On the Beach as Dr. Julian Osborne · Sci-Fi - 1999
Grizzly Falls as Tyrone Bankston · Adventure Worldwide box office: $169K - 1999
Two Hands as Pando · Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.21K - 1998
On the Border as Barry Montana · Thriller - 1998
Dogboys as Captain Robert Brown · Action - 1998
L7: The Beauty Process as Shitman Hitman / Lucifer · Music - 1996
Dead Heart as Ray Lorkin · Drama - 1995
Full Body Massage as Fitch · Drama - 1993
Age of Treason as Marcus Didius Falco · Mystery - 1992
Devlin as Frank Devlin · Action - 1992
Blame It on the Bellboy as Mike Lawton / Charlton Black · Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.1M - 1991
Dead in the Water as Charlie Deegan · Thriller - 1991
F/X2 Action Worldwide box office: $21.1M - 1991
Sweet Talker as Harry Reynolds · Romance Worldwide box office: $383K - 1990
Blood Oath as Captain Cooper · War Worldwide box office: $52.7K - 1988
Gorillas in the Mist as Bob Campbell · History Worldwide box office: $61.1M - 1988
Cocktail Comedy Worldwide box office: $172M - 1988
The Shiralee as Macauley · Drama - 1987
The Good Wife as Sonny Hills · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.16M - 1986
Tai-Pan as Dirk Struan · Adventure Worldwide box office: $4.01M - 1986
F/X Action Worldwide box office: $20.6M - 1985
Rebel as Tiger · Romance - 1985
The Empty Beach as Cliff Hardy · Mystery Worldwide box office: $426 - 1985
Parker as David Parker · Crime - 1984
Give My Regards to Broad Street as Steve · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.39M - 1984
Kim as Mahbub Ali · Adventure - 1983
The Thorn Birds as Luke O'Neill · Drama - 1982
Far East as Morgan Keefe · Drama - 1981
Winter of Our Dreams as Rob · Romance Worldwide box office: $29 - 1981
A Town Like Alice as Joe Harman · Drama - 1980
Blood Money as Brian Shields · Crime - 1980
Breaker Morant Drama Worldwide box office: $948 - 1980
Stir as China Jackson · Action - 1980
Palm Beach as Paul Kite · Drama - 1979
The Odd Angry Shot as Rogers · Action - 1978
Money Movers as Brian Jackson · Action - 1978
Newsfront as Geoff · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.51K - 1978
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith as Shearer · History - 1978
The Irishman as Eric Haywood · Romance - 1978
Against the Wind as Michael Connor · Drama - 1977
The Love Letters from Teralba Road as Len · Drama - 1975
Scobie Malone as Policeman (as Brian Bronn) · Mystery - 1975
The Christmas Tree as axeman
Bryan Brown in Documentaries & Specials
2Who Is Bryan Brown?
Bryan Brown was born in Panania, New South Wales, Australia in 1947 and is 79 years old. Credited on films since 1975, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Bryan Neathway Brown, AM, is a critically acclaimed Australian actor famous for performing in over 80 film and television projects both nationally and globally since the late 1970s. Bryan's notable works in his illustrious career include performances in acclaimed films like Breaker Morant, Give My Regards to Broad Street, F/X, Tai-Pan, and Cocktail while his roles in Gorillas in the Mist and TV miniseries The Thorn Birds have also earned him Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. Brown was born in Panania, a south-western Sydney suburb, and began his acting journey performing in amateur theatre. Brown's career skyrocketed when he starred in internationally successful TV miniseries like "A Town Like Alice" and "The Thorn Birds." Brown's performance in Thorn Birds earned him widespread recognition and international offers. His consistent practice in roles based both in Australia and internationally shows his versatility.
His career took a turn towards the US market where he starred in films like F/X, Tai-Pan, and Cocktail. Despite experiencing occasional flops, Brown continued to showcase his talents in diverse roles. He returned to Australia where he produced and starred in films, reflecting a shift towards more creative control on his projects. Brown later authored crime novels, further enhancing his creative footprint. His philanthropic efforts coupled with his acting prowess led to his induction into the Logie Hall of Fame and his honor as a Member of the Order of Australia. Bryan Brown is not just a veteran actor but also a pivotal figure in the Australian film and TV industry.
Who Bryan Brown Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Bryan Brown shares the most films with. Jack Thompson comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Sam Neill (4).
Bryan Brown: Questions & Answers
How many movies Bryan Brown has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Bryan Brown been in?
Bryan Brown is credited on 67 films, from 1975 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Bryan Brown's highest-grossing movie?
Anyone But You (2023) is Bryan Brown's biggest box office hit, with $220M worldwide, ahead of Cocktail (1988) ($172M). Across every film with box office figures, Bryan Brown's movies have made $518M.
Bryan Brown's biggest hits What is the best Bryan Brown movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Bryan Brown's best-rated film is Sweet Country (2018) with a score of 82, followed by Anyone But You (2023) (63).
Best Bryan Brown movies, ranked How old is Bryan Brown?
Bryan Brown is 79 years old, born on June 23, 1947 in Panania, New South Wales, Australia.
What is Bryan Brown's newest movie?
The most recent film on Bryan Brown's filmography is Anyone But You (2023), in the role of Roger.
Who does Bryan Brown work with most often?
Bryan Brown shares the most films with Jack Thompson (5 films), Sam Neill (4 films) and Rachel Griffiths (4 films).
The Best Bryan Brown Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 67 credits.
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