Brian Donlevy
Brian Donlevy (February 9, 1901 – April 5, 1972) was an Ulster-born American film actor, noted for playing tough guys from the 1930s to the 1960s. He usually appeared in supporting roles. Among his best known films are Beau Geste (1939) and The Great McGinty (1940). For his role as Sergeant Markoff in Beau Geste he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His obituary in The Times newspaper in the United Kingdom stated that "any consideration of the American 'film noir' of the 1940s would be incomplete without him".
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
103
Total TV Shows Credited
17
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland [now in Northern Ireland], UK
Birthdate
February 9, 1901
Death Date
April 6o 1972
Also known as
Waldo Brian Donlevy
McGinty