Brian Dennehy

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Brian Dennehy Fast Facts:

Served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1960-65.
Worked as meat truck driver, salesman, motel clerk, and a bartender before acting.
Attended Columbia University on a football scholarship.
Worked as a Wall Street stockbroker for a short time, even as a co-worker with good friend Martha Stewart.
Big-screen breakthrough came with the role of Sheriff Will Teasle in 1982's First Blood.
Has been an accomplished sailor for more than 30 years.

Brian Dennehy Relationships:
Elizabeth Dennehy - Daughter
Kathleen Dennehy - Daughter
Cormac Dennehy - Son
Deirdre Dennehy - Daughter
Edward J. Dennehy - Father
Edward J. Dennehy, Jr - Brother
Hannah Dennehy - Mother
Jennifer Arnott - Wife
Judith Scheff - Ex-wife
Michael Dennehy - Brother
Sarah Dennehy - Daughter
Brian Dennehy Awards:
2001 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner
2000 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
1992 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee
2005 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
1990 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee
1992 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee
1993 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee
1999 Tony: Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play - Winner
2003 Tony: Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play - Winner
College:
Columbia University, New York, NY (BA in History, 1960)