Brian O'Shaughnessy
ActingAbout Brian O'Shaughnessy
Brian O'Shaughnessy was born on May 5, 1931 in Aldershot, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980), Shangani Patrol (1970) and Fraud! (1974). He died on July 14, 2001 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Brian O'Shaughnessy Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Brian O'Shaughnessy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Brian O'Shaughnessy's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Brian O'Shaughnessy's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Die Ruiter in die Nag, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Brian O'Shaughnessy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Brian O'Shaughnessy's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Brian O'Shaughnessy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Falling Rocks | Pilot | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Die Wüstenrose | Dr. Hermann Kummerow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Operation Delta Force 2: Mayday | Admiral Norman Henshaw | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Orion's Key | Professor Morton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Warhead | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Hearts & Minds | Col. van Vuuren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Power of One | Col. Bretyn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Fourth Reich | Major Ellis | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Emissary | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Brutal Glory | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Evil Below | Father Shannon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Mutator | Axelrod | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Cape Rebel | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Merchants of War | James Sullivan (as Brian O'Shaugnessy) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | White Ghost | John Enrlich | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Act of Piracy | 'Barracuda' Skipper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Operation Hit Squad | Richard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Claws | Louw's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Gods Must Be Crazy | Mr. Thompson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Zulu Dawn | Maj. Smith R.A. | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Decision to Die | Dr. Leon Walters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Mister Deathman | Colonel Duncan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Listen to My Story | Dr. Page | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Fraud! | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Mr. Kingstreet's War | Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Rogue Lion | Alec Dudley | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Creatures the World Forgot | Mak | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Pressure Burst | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Shangani Patrol | Maj. Allen Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Satan's Harvest | Andrew Murdock | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Strangers at Sunrise | Corporal Caine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Danie Bosman: The Story of the Greatest South African composer | Dr. Rodney Masters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sandy the Seal | Mackenzie | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Kavaliers | Capt. Ronald Rogers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | African Gold | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Diamond Walkers | Barrett | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Seven Against the Sun | Macarthy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Die Ruiter in die Nag | Captain Ricky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Stropers van die Laeveld | - | Flop | Similar → |
Brian O'Shaughnessy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Brian O'Shaughnessy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brian O'Shaughnessy is "Die Ruiter in die Nag" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Brian O'Shaughnessy acted in?
Brian O'Shaughnessy has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Brian O'Shaughnessy?
Other notable films include "Die Wüstenrose", "The Power of One", and "Seven Against the Sun".