Brian Cox, actorPhoto: TMDB

Actor

Brian Cox Movies

Brian Cox has appeared in 4 franchise films across Hannibal Lecter, X-Men, Planet of the Apes and Lord of the Rings, most often as Helm Hammerhand (voice). The first was Manhunter (1986) and the latest is The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024).

Films
4
First
1986
Best known as
Helm Hammerhand (voice)

Brian Cox: Known For

Brian Cox in Hannibal Lecter Movies

Hannibal cast
YearFilmRoleWorldwide box office
1986ManhunterDr. Hannibal Lecktor$9 million

Characters: Dr. Hannibal Lecktor. See every film in the Hannibal Lecter series.

Brian Cox in X-Men Movies

X-Men cast
YearFilmRoleWorldwide box office
2003X2William Stryker$408 million

See every film in the X-Men series.

Brian Cox in Planet of the Apes Movies

Planet of the Apes cast
YearFilmRoleWorldwide box office
2011Rise of the Planet of the ApesJohn Landon$482 million

See every film in the Planet of the Apes series.

Brian Cox in Lord of the Rings Movies

Lord of the Rings cast
YearFilmRoleWorldwide box office
2024The Lord of the Rings: The War of the RohirrimHelm Hammerhand (voice)$21 million

See every film in the Lord of the Rings series.

Often On Screen With Brian Cox

Facts

Franchises on Cinvibe
Hannibal Lecter, X-Men, Planet of the Apes, Lord of the Rings
Films acted in
4
Best known role here
Helm Hammerhand (voice) (1 film)
First franchise film
Manhunter (1986)
Latest franchise film
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)
Worldwide box office of these films
$919 million

FAQs

How many Hannibal Lecter movies is Brian Cox in?

Brian Cox appears in 1 Hannibal Lecter film: Manhunter (1986).

Who does Brian Cox play in Hannibal Lecter?

Brian Cox plays Dr. Hannibal Lecktor in the Hannibal Lecter films, first in Manhunter (1986).

How many X-Men movies is Brian Cox in?

Brian Cox appears in 1 X-Men film: X2 (2003).

Who does Brian Cox play in X-Men?

Brian Cox plays William Stryker in the X-Men films, first in X2 (2003).

What is the highest grossing Planet of the Apes movie with Brian Cox?

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) is the highest grossing, with $482 million worldwide.

How much have Brian Cox's movies made at the box office?

The 4 franchise films Brian Cox worked on have taken $919 million worldwide combined, led by Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011).

Credits from TMDB (Brian Cox on TMDB). Box office from Box Office Mojo and The Numbers via each film page. Every actor, director and composer.