Brian O'Shaughnessy
Known for
Seen across enough titles, Brian O'Shaughnessy turns into a familiar face with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. 'The Gods Must Be Crazy' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Mr. Thompson. 'The Power of One' is the other credit that tends to come up. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 64 years.
Brian O'Shaughnessy
24 Movies
4 Series
Seen across enough titles, Brian O'Shaughnessy turns into a familiar face with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. 'The Gods Must Be Crazy' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Mr. Thompson. 'The Power of One' is the other credit that tends to come up. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 64 years.
Movies
Plays Mr. Thompson
The Gods Must Be Crazy
1980
Plays Col. Bretyn
The Power of One
1992
Plays Maj. Smith R.A.
Zulu Dawn
1979
Plays Mak
Creatures the World Forgot
1971
Plays Morgan
Mr. Kingstreet's War
1973
Plays Professor Morton
Orion's Key
1997
Plays 'Barracuda' Skipper
Act of Piracy
1988
Plays James Sullivan (as Brian O'Shaugnessy)
Merchants of War
1989
Plays John Enrlich
White Ghost
1988
Plays Commander
The Visual Bible: Acts
1994
Plays Andrew Murdock
Satan's Harvest
1970
Plays Axelrod
Mutator
1989
Plays Father Shannon
The Evil Below
1989
Plays Pilot
Falling Rocks
2000
Plays Maj. Allen Wilson
Shangani Patrol
1970
Plays Dr. Page
Listen to My Story
1974
Plays Colonel Duncan
Mister Deathman
1977
Plays Corporal Caine
Strangers at Sunrise
1969
Plays Alec Dudley
Rogue Lion
1972
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Falling Rocks
Full Filmography
Falling Rocks
Pilot
2000
Film
Orion's Key
Professor Morton
1997
Film
The Visual Bible: Acts
Commander
1994
Film
The Power of One
Col. Bretyn
1992
Film
The Fourth Reich
Major Ellis
1990
Film
The Evil Below
Father Shannon
1989
Film
Mutator
Axelrod
1989
Film
Merchants of War
James Sullivan (as Brian O'Shaugnessy)
1989
Film
White Ghost
John Enrlich
1988
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brian O'Shaughnessy still alive?
Brian O'Shaughnessy passed away on July 14, 2001 at age 70.
What are the most famous roles of Brian O'Shaughnessy?
Brian O'Shaughnessy is best known for roles in The Gods Must Be Crazy, The Power of One, Zulu Dawn.
How many movies has Brian O'Shaughnessy been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1962), Brian O'Shaughnessy has appeared in 24 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Brian O'Shaughnessy's first movie?
The career of Brian O'Shaughnessy began with Stropers van die Laeveld (1962).
What is Brian O'Shaughnessy's most recent movie or series?
Brian O'Shaughnessy's most recent release is Falling Rocks, which premiered on June 29, 2000.
What TV shows has Brian O'Shaughnessy appeared in?
On television, Brian O'Shaughnessy has appeared in Scene of the Crime, Auf Achse, Morenga, Wasted Spring.
Brian O'Shaughnessy
1931-05-05 · Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK
Brian O'Shaughnessy was born on May 5, 1931 in Aldershot, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980), Shangani Patrol (1970) and Fraud! (1974). He died on July 14, 2001 in Cape Town, South Africa.