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Brad Dourif Biography

Birth Name:Bradford Claude Dourif

Birth Place:Huntington, West Virginia, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Satellite Award for best actor in a supporting role in a series for his role in "Deadwood․"
  • Received a 2003 Pheonix Film Critics Society Award for best acting ensemble
  • Was nominated for the 1991 Genie Award for best performance by a leading actor
  • Is the father of actress Fiona Dourif
  • Quote: "[On his roles] "I am good when there is something central about the character․ There is always a human theme I attach myself to․ I am really looking for something that is moving or enlightening or something with depth as an actor․""
  • Frequently takes on the role of disturbed or sinister characters
  • Well known for voicing the role of Chucky the doll for the "Child's Play" movie franchise

Awards

  • 1976Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1976Golden Globe-Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture - Male: winner
  • 1977BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 1979Best Actor-: nominated
  • 1989CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 1991Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 1991Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 1991Genie-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2002ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
  • 2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2003ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
  • 2003DVDX Award-Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD): nominated
  • 2003OFCS Award-Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2003PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
  • 2004OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2005Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2013Best Actor-: winner
  • 2019OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
  • 2023CCA Super Award-Best Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: nominated
  • 2025OFTA Film Hall of Fame-Character: winner