Brady Corbet
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- August 17, 1988 in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
- Active Years
- 1944–2026 (83 Years)
- Total Credits
- 77 credits in database
Biography
Brady James Monson Corbet is an American filmmaker and former actor born on August 17, 1988, in Scottsdale, Arizona. As an actor, he appeared in films including Thirteen, Mysterious Skin, Funny Games, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Melancholia, and Clouds of Sils Maria. His television credits include roles in the series 24 and Olive Kitteridge. Corbet transitioned to a career in filmmaking in 2014. He made his directorial debut with the psychological drama The Childhood of a Leader in 2015. He subsequently co-wrote and directed the musical drama Vox Lux in 2018 and the period epic The Brutalist in 2024. His professional work is recognized through 59 known credits according to archival records.
Career overview
Brady James Monson Corbet is an American filmmaker and former actor born on August 17, 1988, in Scottsdale, Arizona. During his acting career, he appeared in numerous film and television projects, including Thirteen, Mysterious Skin, Funny Games, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Melancholia, Clouds of Sils Maria, 24, and Olive Kitteridge. He ceased acting in 2014 to focus on his work as a director and writer.
Corbet made his directorial debut with the psychological drama The Childhood of a Leader in 2015. He subsequently co-wrote and directed the musical drama Vox Lux in 2018 and the period epic The Brutalist in 2024. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 59 known credits across his work in film and television.
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Full Filmography
77 titles- Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean (2026) as Self
- The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) Writer
- The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) Producer
- The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) Second Unit Director
- Materialists (2025) Thanks
- Atropia (2025) Thanks
- The Brutalist (2024) Director
- The Brutalist (2024) Writer
- The Brutalist (2024) Producer
- The Crowded Room (2023) Director
- The Crowded Room (2023) Executive Producer
- CHEERUP (2023) Director
- On Our Way (2023) Executive Producer
- Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (2022) as Self
- Triangle of Sadness (2022) Thanks
- The World to Come (2021) Associate Producer
- Directors on Directors (2021) as Self
- The Devil All the Time (2020) Second Unit Director
- Homemade (2020) Writer
- Homemade (2020) Director of Photography
- The Mustang (2019) Thanks
- The Day the “Conducator” Died (2019) Director
- 30/30 Vision: Three Decades of Strand Releasing (2019) Director
- Vox Lux (2018) Director
- Vox Lux (2018) Story
- Vox Lux (2018) Writer
- Rosy (2018) Editor
- Christine (2016) Thanks
- The Childhood of a Leader (2016) Director
- The Childhood of a Leader (2016) Producer
- The Childhood of a Leader (2016) Screenplay
- While We're Young (2015) as Kent Arlington
- Portrait of the Artist (2015)
- Escobar: Paradise Lost (2014) as Dylan
- Eden (2014) as Larry
- Force Majeure (2014) as The American
- Clouds of Sils Maria (2014) as Piers Roaldson
- Olive Kitteridge (2014) as Henry Thibodeau
- Saint Laurent (2014) as Business man Squibb
- The Sleepwalker (2014) as Ira
- The Sleepwalker (2014) Writer
- Yellowbird (2014) as Willy (voice)
- Karaoke! (2013) as Christopher
- All That I Am (2013) as Bus Passenger (Uncredited)
- All That I Am (2013) Editor
- Atlantic Avenue (2013) as Jeremiah
- Simon Killer (2012) as Simon
- Simon Killer (2012) Story
- Melancholia (2011) as Tim
- Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) as Watts
- Dead Hands (2010) as Ben
- Two Gates of Sleep (2010) as Jack
- Two Gates of Sleep (2010) Editor
- Mary Last Seen (2010) as Man
- La dérive (2009) as Sister's Boyfriend
- Funny Games (2008) as Peter
- Protect You + Me (2008) Writer
- Protect You + Me (2008) Director
- Sunny and Share Love You (2007) as Guy on the Street
- Friendly Fire (2006) as Saltimbanque
- Mysterious Skin (2005) as Brian Lackey
- Thunderbirds (2004) as Alan Tracy
- No Strings Attached: The Making of Thunderbirds (2004) as Self
- Thirteen (2003) as Mason
- Oliver Beene (2003) as Spencer
- 24 (2001) as Derek Huxley
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Henry Christensen
- The King of Queens (1998) as Stu
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Law & Order (1990) as Patrick Friendly
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- The Origin of the World Director
- The Origin of the World Writer
- Self-Portrait Writer
- Self-Portrait Executive Producer
- Untitled Cai Guo-Qiang Documentary Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Brady Corbet best known for?
Brady Corbet is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Testament of Ann Lee (2025), The Testament of Ann Lee (2025), The Testament of Ann Lee (2025), Materialists (2025).
When and where was Brady Corbet born?
Brady Corbet was born on August 17, 1988 in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.
How many credits does Brady Corbet have?
Brady Corbet has accumulated over 77 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2026.
What is Brady Corbet's background in cinema and television?
Brady James Monson Corbet is an American filmmaker and former actor born on August 17, 1988, in Scottsdale, Arizona. As an actor, he appeared in films including Thirteen, Mysterious Skin, Funny Games, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Melancholia, and Clouds of Sils Maria. His television credits include roles in the series 24 ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Oliver Beene (2003) as Spencer — aged about 14
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Henry Christensen — aged about 10
- 24 (2001) as Derek Huxley — aged about 12
- Mysterious Skin (2005) as Brian Lackey — aged about 16
- Olive Kitteridge (2014) as Henry Thibodeau — aged about 25
- Law & Order (1990) as Patrick Friendly — aged about 1
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