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Brian Donlevy

Brian Donlevy

Actor · born 9 February 1901 · Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland [now in Northern Ireland], UK

Brian Donlevy (February 9, 1901 – April 5, 1972) was an Ulster-born American film actor, noted for playing tough guys from the 1930s to the 1960s. He usually appeared in supporting roles. Among his best known films are Beau Geste (1939) and The Great McGinty (1940). For his role as Sergeant Markoff in Beau Geste he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His obituary in The Times newspaper in the United Kingdom stated that "any consideration of the American 'film noir' of the 1940s would be incomplete without him".

Where to start: Destry Rides Again (1939).

As actor 103

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Brian Donlevy movie?

By viewer score, Destry Rides Again (1939) at 7.2/10.

What are Brian Donlevy’s most popular movies?

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, The Quatermass Xperiment, Destry Rides Again.

How many movies has Brian Donlevy made?

103 films on TMDB, 103 as actor.

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