Brad Dourif
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Return to the Stage and Recent Work
After a significant period away from the stage, Dourif returned in 2013 to star alongside Amanda Plummer in Tennessee Williams’ The Two-Character Play. The Off-Broadway production, held at New World Stages, was met with critical acclaim and marked a significant artistic comeback.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 18 Mar, 1950
- Age
- 70 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Huntington
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American actor
- Net Worth 2021
- 6 million
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Selected for this profile
In 2019, Dourif appeared in HBO's Deadwood: The Movie, reprising his role as Doc Cochran from the original series. The film garnered a nomination for Outstanding Television Movie at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, highlighting Dourif’s continued relevance in television drama.
Personal Life and Family
Brad Dourif was previously married to Janet Stephanie in 1980. He has two daughters: one with Janet and another, actress Fiona Dourif, with his former partner Joni Dourif. Fiona has carved out her own successful acting career, gaining recognition for roles such as Bart Curlish in BBC America’s Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency and Diane Jones in the miniseries When We Rise. She has also appeared in Showtime’s Shameless and held a recurring role on NBC’s The Blacklist.
Legacy and Influence
With a career spanning theater, film, and television, Brad Dourif remains a distinctive and respected actor. Known for his intense, often unsettling characters, his work continues to influence both the horror genre and dramatic storytelling. His contributions to cult classics and acclaimed dramas have secured his place in American cinema history.
