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Brad Dourif

Birth Name:
Bradford Claude Dourif
Birth Place:
Huntington, West Virginia, United States
Profession
Actor
Brad Dourif

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 ActorNominated
  • 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 ActorWinner
  • 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
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