Brian F. Durkin

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Brian F. Durkin
Born (1976-05-17) May 17, 1976 (age 46)
Education University of Florida (BS)
OccupationActor
Years active2004–present

Brian F. Durkin (born May 17, 1976) is an American actor. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in building construction from University of Florida in 2000. [1]

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In 2019, Durkin joined other WGA members in firing their agents as part of the WGA's stand against the ATA and the practice of packaging. [2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004 Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius Perry Adair
2006 Only the Brave Pool Hall Soldier
2006 Madea's Family Reunion Gene Barrelson
2006 Broken Bridges Donnie
2006 The Ultimate Gift Sarah's Boyfriend
2006 Déjà Vu National Guard Officer
2007 My Father Gabe Willis
2008 An American Carol US Marine at protest
2009 Like Dandelion Dust Bar Patron
2009Grilling Bobby HicksDeputy Dolvin Dukes
2010 The Conspirator Lieutenant
2011 Footloose Big Cowboy
2012 Trouble with the Curve Matt Nelson
2012 Flight Young CopUncredited
2013 The Internship Club Douche
2013 Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues Sea World Manager
2015 Faith of Our Fathers Rocky
2016 Term Life John Stasio
2016 Siren Officer O'Brien
2017 County Line Crank Prattler
2018 Superfly Officer Turk Franklin
2019 The Highwaymen Deputy Prentiss Oakley
2019The Legend of 5 Mile CaveOlder Tommy
2020The WarrantBlackjack
2020 Emperor Erbert Jenkins
2021 Halloween Kills Deputy Graham

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005 Warm Springs Elliott Roosevelt Television film
2005 The O.C. CodyEpisode: "The Return of the Nana"
2005 Faith of My Fathers Henry WittTelevision film
2006 Tyler Perry's House of Payne Police OfficerEpisode: "When the Smoke Clears"
2007 The Staircase Murders Brett WolgamottTelevision film
2007 Cold Case Sailor '38Episode: "World's End"
2007–2009 Days of Our Lives Officer Chatsworth / Cop15 episodes
2010 Army Wives Coach MottsEpisode: "Hearts & Minds"
2010 Detroit 1-8-7 Uniformed CopEpisode: "Pharmacy Double/Bullet Train"
2012 Final Witness Glenn TurnerEpisode: "Vixen's Elixir"
2016 Killing Reagan Detective Eddie MyersTelevision film
2016 The Walking Dead GeorgeEpisode: "Sing Me a Song"
2016 Good Behavior ArnoldEpisode: "Beautiful Things Deserve Beautiful Things"
2017 Brockmire Robbie Butler3 episodes
2017 Stranger Things Cop #1Episode: "Chapter One: MADMAX"

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References

  1. "Brian F. Durkin". IMDb .
  2. Andreeva, Nellie (13 April 2019). "Writers Share Signed Termination Letters As Mass Firing Of Agents Begins After WGA-ATA Talks Fail". Deadline.