| Brian Cox Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6½ in |
| Weight | 71 kg |
| Date of Birth | June 1, 1946 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Spouse | Nicole Ansari |
Brian Cox is a veteran Scottish actor who is best remembered for playing Argyle Wallace in Braveheart (1995) and media mogul Logan Roy in HBO’s award-winning series, Succession (2018-Present). He has more than 100k followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Brian Denis Cox
Nick Name
Brian
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Brian was a student at St Mary’s Forebank Primary School and St Michael’s Junior Secondary School.
He graduated from the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 1965.
Occupation
Actor
Manager
Brian is represented by Conway Van Gelder Grant Ltd. in London.
Net Worth
Brian’s net worth was $15 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 6½ in or 169 cm
His peak height was 5 ft 7 in or 170 cm.
Weight
71 kg or 156.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Brian has dated –
- Lilian Monroe-Carr (1966-1967)
- Irina Brook – Brian was briefly engaged to Irina Brook in the past.
- Caroline Burt (1968-1986) – The acclaimed actor was married to actress Caroline Burt for 18 years from 1968 until 1986. Brian is the father of daughter Margaret Cox and son Alan Cox (b. August 6, 1970), who is also an actor.
- Nicole Ansari (2000-Present) – The Succession star tied the knot with Nicole Ansari in 2002. They welcomed 2 sons – Orson Cox on January 31, 2002, and Torin Cox in October 2004.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Irish descent on his father’s side and is of Scottish and Irish ancestry on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Black
However, his hair has turned ‘Gray’ due to his advancing age.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Diminutive stature
- Wrinkles on his face
- Chin dimple
Brand Endorsements
In February 2023, Brian appeared in Michelob Ultra‘s “Super Bowl” commercial alongside Serena Williams.
Religion
Atheism
He was raised in a Roman Catholic family. However, he currently identifies as an atheist.
Brian Cox’s Favorite Things
- Beatles Song – Get Back (1969)
Source – BBC
Brian Cox Facts
- He turned down fan-favorite roles like Robert Baratheon (played by Mark Addy) in Game of Thrones and Alastor ‘Mad-Eye’ Moody (played by Brendan Gleeson) in the Harry Potter franchise.
- Brian based his character of Dr. Hannibal Lecktor in Manhunter (1986) on the real-life Scottish serial killer, Peter Manuel.
- He published his memoir, Putting the Rabbit in the Hat in January 2022.
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