Brian Wenzel - Actor Profile

Brian Wenzel

Acting
Updated: May 19, 2026
5Total Films
6.4 Highest Rated
Born: May 24, 1929
Birth Place: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

About Brian Wenzel

Brian Wenzel (24 May 1929 - 6 May 2024) was an Australian former actor, comedian, director and singer. He was in the entertainment business for 75 years, including circus, stage, television and film (including made for TV movies and theatrical release films). After numerous character roles in Crawford Productions serials films and after appearing in the ABC serial Certain Women, he was cast in the permanent role of Sgt. Frank Gilroy, he played in A Country Practice from 1981 and 1993.

Known For: Acting

Brian Wenzel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Brian Wenzel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Brian Wenzel's work falls within the Thriller genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Brian Wenzel'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 John Doe: Vigilante, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Brian Wenzel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Brian Wenzel's career based on audience ratings.

★6.4
John Doe: Vigilante (2014) movie poster
★6.4

John Doe: Vigilante: When John Doe is convicted of being a vigilante serial killer, a vigilante group named 'Speak for the Dead' emerges in s

John Doe: Vigilante

2014•Thriller
★6.3
Deadline (1982) movie poster
★6.3

Deadline: A journalist sets out to report on a minor earthquake in the Australian outback, and finds that the tremor was a result

Deadline

1982•Thriller
★6.1
The Odd Angry Shot (1979) movie poster
★6.1

The Odd Angry Shot: A group of Australian SAS regiment soldiers are deployed to Vietnam around 1967/8 and encounter the realities of war, fr

The Odd Angry Shot

1979•War
★5.8
The Death Train (1978) movie poster
★5.8

The Death Train: An insurance investigator comes to a small town to investigate the death of a man insured by his company. The local resi

The Death Train

1978•Thriller
★5.2
Alison's Birthday (1981) movie poster
★5.2

Alison's Birthday: During a Ouija board session with her teenaged friends, 16-year-old Alison gets a message from beyond the grave not to g

Alison's Birthday

1981•Horror

Full Filmography

Every movie Brian Wenzel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 John Doe: Vigilante Judge Average Similar →
1982 Deadline ASIO Agent Average Similar →
1981 Alison's Birthday Police Sergeant Flop Similar →
1979 The Odd Angry Shot - Average Similar →
1978 The Death Train - Average Similar →

Brian Wenzel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Brian Wenzel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brian Wenzel is "John Doe: Vigilante" with a rating of 6.4/10.

How many movies has Brian Wenzel acted in?

Brian Wenzel has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Brian Wenzel?

Other notable films include "Deadline", "The Odd Angry Shot", and "The Death Train".

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