Brian Donlevy

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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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
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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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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Brian Donlevy are Command Decision and Beau Geste.
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Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 2 titles starring Brian Donlevy, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography starring Brian Donlevy maintains a strong average user rating of 6.8 out of 10 across all tracked titles.