Brian Cox

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Characters played by Brian Cox

Logan Roy — Succession (2018)

The family's patriarch and owner of Waystar RoyCo, whose health uncertainty triggers the corporate power struggle.

Ivan Simanov — RED (2010)

Retired FSB agent, Frank's former ally, provides intel and support.

Admiral Porter — Pixels (2015)

A U.S. Navy Admiral who initially dismisses Brenner's theory that the alien attacks are based on classic video games, representing military skepticism before the truth is proven.

Mr. Kreeg — Trick 'r Treat (2007)

Mr. Kreeg is a curmudgeonly Halloween hater who tries to frighten trick-or-treaters away from his home. He becomes the target of Sam's attack, accidentally satisfies Halloween's gift-giving tradition, and is spared. Photographs reveal that he was the missing driver responsible for the school bus massacre, after which the undead children finally tear him apart.

John Landon — Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

Sanctuary manager who mistreats the apes in Rise

King Agamemnon — Troy (2004)

The ambitious Greek king who unites the kingdoms to conquer Troy for control of the Aegean Sea. His spiteful actions and ruthless ambition drive much of the conflict, culminating in his death at the hands of Briseis after he captures her.

Major Hogan — Sharpe (1993)

One of General Wellesley's early spymasters who recognizes Richard Sharpe's exceptional capabilities, entrusting him with progressively critical intelligence and military missions.

Argyle Wallace — Braveheart (1995)

Wallace's uncle who raises him after his father and brother are killed by English forces.

Ward Abbott — The Bourne Identity (2002)

Corrupt CIA deputy director orchestrating covert assassinations.

Ivan — RED 2 (2013)

Russian operative, works with or against the team in RED 2.

Alan Watts (voice) — Her (2013)

Alan Watts's voice is used for the hyperintelligent operating system developed by Samantha and other systems. Samantha tells Theodore that this new intelligence is modeled after the British philosopher. The figure is therefore connected to the systems' intellectual evolution and their movement beyond dependence on physical matter.

Richard Morgan — The Ring (2002)

Noah's colleague who provides technical assistance during the investigation.

Career Overview

Brian Cox has 257 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 16 cinematic universes — most prominently Super Troopers Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Succession, RED, Trick 'r Treat. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
257
Birth Date
1946-06-01
Birth Place
Dundee, Scotland, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 16 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q34975), public domain (CC0).