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”.
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Brian Donlevy Movies
Discover the best Brian Donlevy movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Brian Donlevy ranked by year and score.
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The Big Combo (1955)
Crime
Drama
A police lieutenant's pursuit of a kingpin veers into territory he can't control when he meets the crime boss's mistress. What begins as a methodical investigation transforms into something messier,...
Score
7.0
2
Command Decision (1948)
Drama
War
Inside a World War II command tent, the arithmetic of war turns brutal. General Dennis must order his bomber crews into the skies over Germany again and again, targeting factories...
Score
6.6
3
Beau Geste (1939)
Adventure
Drama
War
Three English brothers enlist in the French Foreign Legion carrying a secret from home, only to land under the boot of Sergeant Markoff, a man who rules his desert post...
Score
6.9
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What are the highest-rated movies starring Brian Donlevy?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Brian Donlevy are The Big Combo, Command Decision, and Beau Geste.
How many movies and TV shows has Brian Donlevy starred in?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 3 titles starring Brian Donlevy, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Brian Donlevy worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography starring Brian Donlevy maintains a strong average user rating of 6.9 out of 10 across all tracked titles.