Bryan Brown

Bryan Brown (born 23 June 1947) is an Australian actor, director, and producer.

Film career

Brown began his acting career in the early 1970s, appearing in a number of Australian films, including "The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith" (1978), "Breaker Morant" (1980), and "Gallipoli" (1981). He gained international recognition for his role in the 1983 film "Thorn Birds", which also starred Rachel Ward.

Brown has since appeared in a wide variety of films, including "F/X" (1986), "Cocktail" (1988), "Gorillas in the Mist" (1988), "Dead Calm" (1989), "Two Hands" (1999), and "Australia" (2008).

Television career

Brown has also had a successful television career, appearing in a number of Australian and international productions. He is best known for his role as Ned Kelly in the 1978 Australian television miniseries "The Last Outlaw".

Brown has also appeared in the television series "A Town Like Alice" (1981), "The Thorn Birds" (1983), "The Dismissal" (1983), "The Shiralee" (1987), "Roughnecks" (1999), and "Two Twisted" (2016).

Directing and producing career

In addition to his acting career, Brown has also directed and produced a number of films and television shows. His directing credits include the films "A Long Way from Home" (1986), "Two Hands" (1999), and "Cactus" (2006).

Brown has also produced a number of films and television shows, including the films "The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith" (1978), "Breaker Morant" (1980), "Gallipoli" (1981), and "F/X" (1986).

Personal life

Brown is married to actress Rachel Ward. They have two children, Rosie and Matilda.

Brown is a patron of the Australian War Memorial and the Sydney Film Festival. He is also a member of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA).

Awards and nominations

Brown has won numerous awards for his work in film and television. He has won two AACTA Awards, two Logie Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. He has also been nominated for an Academy Award.

Bryan Brown is one of Australia's most successful and acclaimed actors. He has starred in a wide variety of films and television shows, and has won numerous awards for his work. He is also a successful director and producer.