History of Brian Cox (actor) in Timeline
Brian Cox is a highly acclaimed Scottish actor, renowned for his extensive work in both theater and film. A classically trained Shakespearean actor, he has garnered numerous awards, including two Laurence Olivier Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2003, recognizing his significant contributions to the arts.
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1993: Honorary Doctor of Laws
In 1993, Brian Cox was made an Honorary Doctor of Laws honoris causa by the University of Dundee.
1998: Original Release of 'The Ring' in Japan
The original Japanese film 'The Ring', was released in 1998. The 2002 remake starred Brian Cox.
1999: Roles in 'The Minus Man', 'The Corruptor' and 'For Love of the Game' and Drama Desk Award nomination
In 1999, Brian Cox played Doug Durwin in 'The Minus Man', Sean Wallace in 'The Corruptor', and Gary Wheeler in 'For Love of the Game'. In addition, his New York theatre role in St. Nicholas (1999) earned him a Drama Desk Award nomination.
2000: Roles in 'Longitude', 'The Invention of Dr. Morel', 'Complicity', 'Mad About Mambo', and Emmy Award and Golden Globe Nomination for 'Nuremberg'
In 2000, Brian Cox took on several roles including Lord Morton in 'Longitude', the title character in 'The Invention of Dr. Morel', Inspector McDunn in 'Complicity', and Sidney McLoughlin in 'Mad About Mambo'. Also in 2000, he won an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor and was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor for his role as Hermann Göring in 'Nuremberg'. He also appeared in the Irish drama 'Saltwater' as George Beneventi.
2001: Roles in 'Super Troopers', 'L.I.E.', 'Strictly Sinatra', and 'The Affair of the Necklace'
In 2001, Brian Cox played Captain O'Hagan in 'Super Troopers' and received acclaim for his role in 'L.I.E.', winning a Satellite Award. He also appeared in 'Strictly Sinatra' and 'The Affair of the Necklace'.
2002: Roles in 'A Shot at Glory', 'Bug', 'The Rookie', 'Frasier', 'The Bourne Identity', 'The Biographer', 'The Ring', '25th Hour', and 'Adaptation'
In 2002, Brian Cox starred in a number of films and TV shows, including 'A Shot at Glory', 'Bug', 'The Rookie', two episodes of 'Frasier', 'The Bourne Identity', 'The Biographer', 'The Ring', '25th Hour', and 'Adaptation'.
2003: Roles in 'X2: X-Men United' and 'Sin'
In 2003, Brian Cox played William Stryker in 'X2: X-Men United' and Captain Oakes in 'Sin'.
2004: Roles in 'The Reckoning', 'Troy', 'The Bourne Supremacy', 'Get the Picture', 'French and Saunders', BAFTA Scotland Awards and Great Scot Awards
In 2004, Brian Cox played Tobias in 'The Reckoning', King Agamemnon in 'Troy', and reprised his role in 'The Bourne Supremacy'. He also appeared in 'Get the Picture' and 'French and Saunders'. Additionally, he was honored with an Outstanding Achievement Award at the BAFTA Scotland Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Great Scot Awards in 2004.
2004: Outstanding and Lifetime Achievement Awards
In 2004, Brian Cox was honored at the BAFTA Scotland Awards with an Outstanding Achievement Award, and at the Great Scot Awards with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
June 2005: Scotland's Tartan Day International Ambassador Award
In June 2005, Brian Cox was awarded the first Scotland's Tartan Day International Ambassador Award at a ceremony in the Scottish Parliament for his work in promoting Scotland abroad.
2005: Roles in 'Blue/Orange', 'Match Point', 'Red Eye', 'The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle', and 'The Ringer'
In 2005, Brian Cox played Robert Smith in 'Blue/Orange', Alec Hewett in 'Match Point', Joe Reisert in 'Red Eye', Dr. Joseph Bell in 'The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle', and Gary Barker in 'The Ringer'.
2006: Roles in 'A Woman in Winter', 'The Flying Scotsman', 'Deadwood', 'The Outsiders', and 'Running with Scissors'
In 2006, Brian Cox appeared as Dr. Hunt in 'A Woman in Winter', Douglas Baxter in 'The Flying Scotsman', Jack Langrishe in 'Deadwood', Gabriel in 'The Outsiders', and Dr. Finch in 'Running with Scissors'.
2006: Honorary Doctorate of Drama
In 2006, Brian Cox was conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Drama by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
2006: Empire Icon Award
In 2006, Empire magazine awarded Brian Cox the Empire Icon Award.
July 2007: Honorary Doctor of Letters
In July 2007, Brian Cox was made an Honorary Doctor of Letters by Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh.
2007: Campaigning for the Scottish Labour Party
In 2007, Brian Cox campaigned for the Scottish Labour Party leading up to that year's Scottish Parliament election.
2007: Roles in 'Zodiac', 'The Water Horse', 'Trick 'r Treat', 'Shoot on Sight', and 'The Secret of the Nutcracker'
In 2007, Brian Cox portrayed Melvin Belli in 'Zodiac', old Angus in 'The Water Horse', Mr. Kreeg in 'Trick 'r Treat', Daniel Tennant in 'Shoot on Sight', and Drosselmeyer in 'The Secret of the Nutcracker'.
2007: Top British Film Star in Hollywood
In 2007, the UK Film Council named Brian Cox one of the top 10 powerful British film stars in Hollywood.
July 2008: Honorary Doctor of Drama
In July 2008, Brian Cox was made an Honorary Doctor of Drama by Napier University in Edinburgh.
2009: Roles in 'Marple', 'Tell-Tale', 'The Take', 'Kings', 'The Good Heart', 'Lost & Found', and 'The Day of the Triffids'
In 2009, Brian Cox appeared in 'Marple', 'Tell-Tale', 'The Take', 'Kings', 'The Good Heart', 'Lost & Found', and 'The Day of the Triffids'.
February 2010: Elected Rector of the University of Dundee
In February 2010, Brian Cox was elected as the 12th Rector of the University of Dundee by its students.
April 2010: TV Advertisements for Age UK
In April 2010, Brian Cox, along with Ian McKellen and Eleanor Bron, appeared in a series of TV advertisements to support Age UK.
2010: Role in RED
Brian Cox reprised his role in 2013, but initially played the role in 2010.
2010: Roles in 'As Good as Dead', 'On Expenses', 'All at Sea', 'The Big C', and 'RED'
In 2010, Brian Cox played Reverend Kalahan in 'As Good as Dead', Michael Martin in 'On Expenses', and Wally in 'All at Sea'. He also played Laura Linney's father in 'The Big C', and appeared as Ivan Simonov in 'RED'.
November 2011: Honorary Doctor of Letters
In November 2011, Brian Cox was named an Honorary Doctor of Letters by Kingston University in southwest London.
2011: Endorsing the Scottish National Party (SNP)
In 2011, Brian Cox endorsed the Scottish National Party (SNP) in the Parliament election, citing their higher education policy as the reason for his support.
2011: Roles in 'The Sinking of the Laconia', 'Coriolanus', 'Ironclad', 'The Key Man', 'The Veteran', 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes', and 'Citizen Gangster'
In 2011, Brian Cox starred as Captain Rudolph Sharp in 'The Sinking of the Laconia', co-starred in 'Coriolanus', portrayed Baron William d'Aubigny in 'Ironclad', shared the screen in 'The Key Man', starred in 'The Veteran', starred in 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes', and appeared in 'Citizen Gangster'.
May 2012: Support of Scottish Independence
In May 2012, Brian Cox spoke in support of Scottish independence at the Yes Scotland campaign, expressing his disillusionment with New Labour under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.
2012: Roles in 'The Straits', 'The Campaign', 'A Touch of Cloth', 'Blood', and 'I Missed My Mother's Funeral'
In 2012, Brian Cox appeared as Harry Montebello in 'The Straits', Raymond Huggins in 'The Campaign', Bill Ball in 'A Touch of Cloth', Lenny Fairburn in 'Blood', and an old man in 'I Missed My Mother's Funeral'.
2012: Grand Marshal of New York City Tartan Day Parade
In 2012, Brian Cox became the Grand Marshal of the New York City Tartan Day Parade.
January 2013: Played the title character in the British comedy series 'Bob Servant'.
In January 2013, Brian Cox played the title character in the British comedy series 'Bob Servant', which he based on his memories of his late brother Charlie.
January 2013: Re-elected Rector of the University of Dundee
In January 2013, Brian Cox was re-elected as the Rector of the University of Dundee.
2014: Starred in Shetland
Brian Cox starred in Shetland in 2013, a role he continued in 2014.
2014: Roles in 'The Anomaly', 'The Great War: The People's Story', 'The Game', and 'Bob Servant'
In 2014, Brian Cox appeared as Lloyd Langham in 'The Anomaly', Reverend Andrew Clark in 'The Great War: The People's Story', and an MI5 superior in 'The Game'. He also reprised his role in the second series of 'Bob Servant'.
2014: Inability to vote in Scottish Independence Referendum
In 2014, Brian Cox could not vote in the Scottish independence referendum due to his residence in the United States.
January 2015: Quitting Labour
On January 29, 2015, Brian Cox announced he had quit Labour under Ed Miliband and Jim Murphy, believing it had failed north and south of the border to live up to its basic principles in recent years, and joined the SNP.
2015: Roles in 'The Slap', 'Pixels', 'Forsaken', and 'Killing Thyme'
In 2015, Brian Cox starred as Manolis Apostolou in 'The Slap', appeared in 'Pixels', played a gang leader in 'Forsaken', and starred in 'Killing Thyme'.
2016: Roles in 'The Carer', 'War & Peace', 'Penny Dreadful', 'Morgan', 'The Autopsy of Jane Doe', and 'Medici'
In 2016, Brian Cox starred in 'The Carer' and 'War & Peace', appeared in 'Penny Dreadful' and 'Morgan', starred alongside Emile Hirsch in 'The Autopsy of Jane Doe', and portrayed Bernardo Guadagni in 'Medici'. He also received a Career Achievement Award at the Stony Brook Film Festival in 2016.
2016: 'Rushmore' preserved by Library of Congress
In 2016, the film 'Rushmore', in which Brian Cox played Dr. Nelson Guggenheim, was preserved by the Library of Congress due to its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.
October 2017: Honorary Patron for Capital Theatre Campaign
In October 2017, Brian Cox was made an honorary patron for Capital Theatre's campaign to modernize the historic King's Theatre Edinburgh.
2017: Roles in 'Urban Myths' and 'Churchill'
In 2017, Brian Cox appeared as Marlon Brando in 'Urban Myths' and starred as Winston Churchill in 'Churchill'.
December 2018: Head of International Jury at Golden Unicorn Awards
In December 2018, Brian Cox was appointed head of the international jury at the Golden Unicorn Awards.
January 2020: Removed from Patronage of Mid-Lin Daycare Centre
In January 2020, Brian Cox was removed from patronage of the Mid-Lin Daycare Centre in Dundee after serving for four years, due to his confession of his use and endorsement of recreational cannabis.
April 2020: Patron of the British American Drama Academy
In April 2020, Brian Cox became patron of the British American Drama Academy (BADA).
October 2020: Unlikely Return to Scotland
In October 2020, Brian Cox acknowledged that he was unlikely to ever return to living in Scotland, citing the weather as a major factor.
2020: Returned as Grand Marshal of New York City Tartan Day Parade
In 2020, Brian Cox reprised the role as the Grand Marshal of the New York City Tartan Day Parade.
2021: Publication of Autobiography
In 2021, Brian Cox's autobiography, Putting The Rabbit In The Hat, was published.
September 2022: September 2022 United Kingdom mini-budget
In October 2022, Brian Cox criticized Conservative Prime Minister Liz Truss in the wake of the September 2022 United Kingdom mini-budget.
October 2022: Criticism of Liz Truss
In October 2022, Brian Cox criticized Conservative Prime Minister Liz Truss following the September 2022 United Kingdom mini-budget, asserting that the Conservatives had "no vision".
November 2022: Views on Scottish Nationalism and Federalism
In November 2022, Brian Cox clarified that he does not consider himself a Scottish nationalist and described himself as an Anglophile, but expressed concern over the number of political decisions being made on Scotland's behalf.
October 2023: Signing Artists4Ceasefire letter
After the Gaza war broke out in October 2023, Brian Cox signed the Artists4Ceasefire letter calling for a ceasefire and recorded himself reading the poem "If I Must Die".
September 2025: Pledge not to work with Israeli film institutions
In September 2025, Brian Cox signed an open pledge with Film Workers for Palestine pledging not to work with Israeli film institutions that are implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.
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