Brian Delate
Biography
Brian Delate was born on April 8, 1949, in Trenton, New Jersey. Following college graduation, he moved to New York City. His professional acting work began in 1981 when he was cast in the New York Shakespeare Festival productions of Henry IV, Part I and The Tempest in Central Park. Additional stage work followed, including Joseph Papp's production of Hamlet, which featured Diane Venora. In 1984 and 1985, Delate earned critical acclaim for his performance in the play Tracers, which had successful runs with the New York Shakespeare Festival in New York and at the Royal Court in London. His career also includes work in daytime television.
Career overview
Brian Delate is an actor born on April 8, 1949, in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. After graduating from college, Delate relocated to New York City, where he spent his initial years adapting professionally and personally to the city.
Delate began his professional acting career in 1981, marking the start of a special association with the New York Shakespeare Festival. That summer, he was cast in both plays performed in Central Park, which were Henry IV, Part I and The Tempest. Subsequent theatrical work followed, including Joseph Papp's production of Hamlet featuring Diane Venora. During the 1984 to 1985 seasons, Delate earned critical acclaim for his performance in the award-winning play Tracers, which enjoyed successful runs with the New York Shakespeare Festival in New York and at the Royal Court in London. His career also includes an abundance of daytime television work.
Over the course of his career, Delate has accumulated known acting credits across movies and television shows. His biographical record on the Movie Database notes a total of twenty-eight known credits within the acting category.
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33 titles- The Journal (2025) as Mike
- This Is Not a War Story (2021) as Ed
- ReRUN (2018) as Mr. Blue
- Unforgettable (2011) as Stanley Lewis
- The Orphan Killer (2011) as John (uncredited)
- Nice Guy Johnny (2010) as Frank
- The Brave One (2007) as Detective O'Connor
- My Brother (2006) as Mr. Roland
- The Comeback (2005) as Ron
- Rent (2005) as Cop
- Searching for Bobby D (2005) as Officer Richard
- Rescue Me (2004) as Priest
- Far from Heaven (2002) as Officer #2
- Buffalo Soldiers (2002) as Colonel Marshall
- New World Order (2002) as Father Plantard
- Wendigo (2002) as Everett
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Adam Alacano
- Lonesome (2001) as Richard
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as McCartney
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as US Marshal
- The Truman Show (1998) as Walter Moore / Kirk Burbank
- A Dozen Kliks (1998)
- Home Before Dark (1997)
- The Prosecutors (1996) as Judge Silverman
- Sudden Death (1995) as Blair
- New York News (1995) as Jack Morris
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994) as Guard Dekins
- Law & Order (1990) as Lieutenant Jorgensen
- Law & Order (1990) as Mickey Leahy
- Law & Order (1990) as Lloyd Fraker
- Law & Order (1990) as Harris
- Law & Order (1990) as Sajek
- Reversal of Fortune (1990) as Jury Foreman
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Brian Delate best known for?
Brian Delate is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including King Kong Escapes (1967), Le Comte de Monte-Cristo (1979), Trapp Family Story (1991), The Brave One (2007).
When and where was Brian Delate born?
Brian Delate was born on April 8, 1949 in Трентон, Нью-Джерси, США.
How many credits does Brian Delate have?
Brian Delate has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Brian Delate's background in cinema and television?
Brian Delate was born on April 8, 1949, in Trenton, New Jersey. Following college graduation, he moved to New York City. His professional acting work began in 1981 when he was cast in the New York Shakespeare Festival productions of Henry IV, Part I and The Tempest in Central Park. Additional stage work followed, inclu...