Shane Briant
Biography
Shane Briant was an English actor and novelist who was born in London, England, United Kingdom on August 17, 1946, and died on May 27, 2021, at the age of 74. He is best known for his roles in Hammer Films productions, specifically Demons of the Mind, Straight on Till Morning, Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter, and Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell. Since the early 1980s, much of his acting work took place in Australian and New Zealand films and television. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 66 known acting credits and starred in 14 films in Australia and New Zealand.
Career overview
Shane Briant was an English actor and novelist who was born in London, England, on August 17, 1946, and died on May 27, 2021, at the age of 74. Throughout his career, Briant established a notable filmography with 66 known acting credits. He became best known for his work in four Hammer Films productions, which included roles in Demons of the Mind, Straight on Till Morning, Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter, and Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell.
Beginning in the early 1980s, much of Briant's acting work shifted to Australian and New Zealand film and television. During this period, he starred in 14 films across Australia and New Zealand, contributing to a diverse career that spanned both British cinema and the entertainment industries of the southern hemisphere.
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Full Filmography
71 titles- The Lovers (2015) as Governor Homby
- Mary: The Making of a Princess (2015) as Prince Henrik
- False Witness (2009) as Winston Beale
- The Diplomat (2009) as Winston Beale
- Underbelly (2008) as Inspector General Mitchell
- The Children of Huang Shi (2008) as Roger Appsley
- Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback (2007) as Journalist
- headLand (2005) as Dr Hill
- A Message from Fallujah (2005)
- A Message from Fallujah (2005) as Gary Davis
- A Message from Fallujah (2005) Writer
- A Message from Fallujah (2005) Screenplay
- Chameleon 3: Dark Angel (2000) as The Mongoose
- Farscape (1999) as Dr. Trayso Talnell
- Farscape (1999) as Kaarvok
- The Lost World (1999) as Lionel Holt
- Chameleon II: Death Match (1999) as Mongoose
- Airtight (1999) as Harkfield
- Search for Treasure Island (1998)
- Wildside (1997) as Nick Price
- Twisted (1997) as Jay Condor (segment 'Bonus Mileage')
- Twisted Tales (1996) as Jay Condor
- Tunnel Vision (1995) as Inspector Bosey
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- The Man from Snowy River (1994) as Thomas Macalister
- Mission Top Secret (1993) as Neville Savage
- Bony (1992) as Oaks
- Mission: Top Secret (1991) as Savage
- Till There Was You (1991) as Rex
- Minnamurra (1989) as Allenby
- Bodysurfer (1989) as Miles
- Mission: Impossible (1988) as Alfred Kubler
- Out of the Body (1988) as Paul Mitz
- Barracuda (1988) as Zoli Scoane
- Grievous Bodily Harm (1988) as Stephen Enderby
- The Lighthorsemen (1987) as Reichert
- Cassandra (1987) as Stephen
- Nancy Wake (1987) as Gestapo Major
- Comrades (1987) as Official in New South Wales
- The Flying Doctors (1986) as Pierre
- The Flying Doctors (1986) as Norman Sayers
- Run Chrissie Run! (1986) as Terrier
- Anzacs (1985) as "Kaiser" Schmidt
- Shaker Run (1985) as Paul Thoreau
- Constance (1985) as Simon Malyon
- Sherlock Holmes and a Study in Scarlet (1983)
- Murder Is Easy (1982) as Dr. Thomas
- Lady Chatterley's Lover (1981) as Sir Clifford Chatterley
- Hawk the Slayer (1980) as Drogo
- Maria Marten or Murder in the Red Barn (1980) as Peter Matthews
- The Flame Is Love (1979) as Pierre
- Do You Remember? (1978) as Harry Jordan
- Danton's Death (1978) as Hérault-Séchelles
- The Sweeney (1975) as Giles Nunn
- Shades of Greene (1975) as Lucas
- The Naked Civil Servant (1975) as Norma
- Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974) as Simon Helder
- Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1973) as Paul Durward
- The MacKintosh Man (1973) as Cox
- The Picture of Dorian Gray (1973) as Dorian Gray
- Crown Court (1972)
- Crown Court (1972) as Martin Heywood
- Van der Valk (1972) as Ko
- Straight On Till Morning (1972) as Peter Clive
- Demons of the Mind (1972) as Emil
- Franklin's Farm (1972) as Nicky
- The Reprieve (1972) as Cossack Horseman
- Von Richthofen and Brown (1971) as German Pilot
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Nicky
- Sherlock Holmes vs. Frankenstein as Simon Helder
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shane Briant best known for?
Shane Briant is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Underbelly (2008), The Children of Huang Shi (2008), The Last Mimzy (2007), Life Is a Long Quiet River (1988).
When and where was Shane Briant born?
Shane Briant was born on August 17, 1946 in London, England, UK. They passed away on May 27, 2021.
How many credits does Shane Briant have?
Shane Briant has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2015.
What is Shane Briant's background in cinema and television?
Shane Briant was an English actor and novelist who was born in London, England, United Kingdom on August 17, 1946, and died on May 27, 2021, at the age of 74. He is best known for his roles in Hammer Films productions, specifically Demons of the Mind, Straight on Till Morning, Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter, and Frank...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sweeney (1975) as Giles Nunn — aged about 28
- headLand (2005) as Dr Hill — aged about 58
- Farscape (1999) as Dr. Trayso Talnell — aged about 52
- Farscape (1999) as Kaarvok — aged about 52
- Mission: Impossible (1988) as Alfred Kubler — aged about 41
- The Lost World (1999) as Lionel Holt — aged about 52
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