Scottish actor Brian Cox is known for his illustrious stage, TV, and film career. A trained Shakespearean stage actor, he won 2 Laurence Olivier Awards, while he got his film breakthrough with the role of Hannibal Lecter in Manhunter. His other accolades include a Primetime Emmy for the TV film Nuremberg. He is also known for his performances in the series Deadwood and Succession, with the latter winning him a Golden Globe Award. He has also played voice roles in TV, films, radio, and video games, and has penned several books, including his memoir. He is a Commander of the Order of the British Empire and has received multiple honorary doctorates from reputed universities. Initially a Labour Party campaigner, he later joined the Scottish National Party and has also been a prominent supporter of Scottish independence.
