| Brian Downey | |
|---|---|
 Brian Downey | |
| Person of series LEXX | |
| Born | 31 October 1944 |
| Place | St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979-2019 |
| Appearances | Actor: 61 episodes, 1996-2002 |
| Roles | Stanley H. Tweedle, 1996-2002 |
| Additional Info | |
| IMDb | Brian Downey |
| Images: | Category:Brian Downey/images |
| See: | Category:Lexx staff |
| Notes: | - |
Brian Downey is a Canadian actor best known for his portrayal of Stanley Tweedle in the science-fiction television series Lexx.
Career[]
Downey is a character actor who has appeared in various films and guest starring roles on TV, including a recurring role on Millennium. His first film role was in a 1986 Andy Jones film called The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood, which features the entire cast of CODCO. Downey has enjoyed a long professional relationship with Lexx creator Paul Donovan, dating back at least to 1988, when Donovan cast Downey in the time travel adventure film Norman's Awesome Experience. Downey also appeared as Cardinal Juan de Mella in Donovan's medieval TV thriller The Conclave. Downey has worked with Jessica Lange, JoBeth Williams, Sam Rockwell, and directors such as Joe Sargent. He won the 2010 only acting award at the 2010 Atlantic Film Festival for his role in Whirligig, directed by Chaz Thorne, with whom he has worked on two previous features. He played the evil gang leader "The Drake", who runs the town in the feature film Hobo with a Shotgun, starring Rutger Hauer and directed by Jason Eisener.
Lexx TV Series[]
Brian Downey was actor of 61 episodes Lexx:
- Yo Way Yo (2002) Stanley H. Tweedle
- Lyekka vs Japan (2002) Stanley H. Tweedle
- Trip (2002) Stanley H. Tweedle
- Viva Lexx Vegas (2002) Stanley H. Tweedle
- Apocalexx Now (2002) Stanley H. Tweedle
- see more Category:Episodes
Trivia[]
- On graduation from high school, found a 'respectable' job as a chief clerk in a bank, but it was too boring for him. Over time, played guitar and bass with a succession of local groups, among them the East End Blues Band. Broke into acting later on.
- Hobo with a Shotgun director Jason Eisener had originally thought of casting wrestler Jake "The Snake" Roberts for the role of The Drake, but when he saw Downey's audition tape, he realized that he was the man for the job.
References[]
- Brian Downey on IMDb (en.)
- Brian Downey (en.)
- Brian Downey (rus.)