Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy (born July 9, 1938, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.—died April 15, 2020, New Haven, Connecticut) was an American actor whose extensive body of work included film, television, and stage productions. Although his large size made him a natural on the football field, Dennehy was encouraged by a teacher to pursue his interest in acting, and he appeared in his high school’s production of Macbeth. Following graduation he attended Columbia University, New York City, on a...