Shane Brolly
| Shane Brolly | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Shane R. Brolly 6 March 1970 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Occupation | Actor, writer, director, poet |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Buxton Brolly (2006–present) 1 child |
Shane R. Brolly (born 6 March 1970) is a Northern Irish actor, writer, and director, most known for his role as Kraven in the Underworld franchise.
Biography
Brolly was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and comes from a family of Irish actors, although he's done most of his film work in the United States. After some independent films, he played a small role in the science fiction thriller Impostor, based on a story by Philip K. Dick. His most notable role to date is in Underworld as Kraven. He also reprised the role for Underworld: Evolution and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans. He starred in CSI: NY in 2007 in the final episode of Season 3 "Snow Day". Besides acting, Shane is writes and directs films. His first short film, "Y's Guys", was well received at the Atlanta, New York and Daytona Beach film festivals.
Brolly lives in Beverly Hills with his wife, actress Sarah Buxton. The couple married on 27 November 2006. On 20 December 2006, Sarah gave birth to the couple's first child, a son named Finn Michael Brolly.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Book of Fire | Justinian | |
| 2012 | "Y's Guys" | Announcer (voice) | Writer/Director |
| 2009 | Underworld: Rise of the Lycans | Kraven | |
| 2009 | Spread | Prince Stelio | |
| 2008 | Japan | Japan | |
| 2006 | 48 Angels | The Man | |
| 2006 | Underworld: Evolution | Kraven | |
| 2006 | Room 6 | Nick | |
| 2005 | Devil's Highway | Roger | |
| 2004 | Sin's Kitchen | J.D. | |
| 2003 | Underworld | Kraven | |
| 2003 | Deadly Swarm | Daniel Lang | |
| 2003 | Chromiumblue.com | Henry Brooke | |
| 2003 | Connecting Dots | Andy | |
| 2002 | Impostor | Lt. Burrows | |
| 2001 | Rennie's Landing | Brad | |
| 1999 | Flypaper | Jack | |
| 1998 | Stomping Grounds | C.D. Store Owner | |
| 2003 | Chromiumblue.com | Henry Brooke | |
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mr. and Mrs. Smith | Mr. Jones | TV Pilot, NBC |
| 2007 | CSI: NY | Colm Gunn | Episode "Snowday" |
| 2004 | The Secret Service | Ethan Kelly | TV Pilot, ABC |
| 2002 | Spartacus | Spartacus | TV Pilot, Tribune |
| 1998 | Nightman | Chrome |
Literary works
- Brolly, Shane (2003). You'd Think There Would Be More Suicides Around Here. Bleak House. ISBN 1932557016. It garnered rave reviews from People Magazine and Venice Magazine to name a few.
Alex Simon of Venice Magazine wrote: "Shane Brolly attacks the Hypocrisy of Hollywood with the favor of a starving man who's finally been given the best table at a gourmet restaurant. Spare, bullshit-free poetry about life, love and dreams that demands to be read and re-read."
Steven Cojocaru of People Magazine wrote: "Shane Brolly is an immensely talented writer. These raw and potent poems come form the soul. Brolly gives the genre a real shot in the arm with poetry that's as edgy and explosive as any of today's stir-it-up rap artists. Quite simply a literary star is born."
His latest book of poems, entitled The Ossuary is set for release in early 2015.
He has written two plays, The Closet Bastard and Joe the Plumber, which were performed at The Garage Theater. He has also written three screenplays, "The Chase", "Drug Squad" and "Insane", two of which have been optioned.
References
- ↑ "Soap star Sarah Buxton welcomes first child". People. 17 January 2007. Retrieved 2014-10-15.