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How many celebrities named Brian can you think of? The famous Brian/Bryans below have many different professions, including notable actors named Brian, famous athletes named Brian, and directors named Brian. You'll find lots of famous Brians on here, from Brian May to Brian De Palma.
Bryan Cranston is certainly one of the most famous Bryans on this list. One of the famous actors called Bryan, he is best known for his roles of Walter White in AMC's Breaking Bad and Hal on Malcom in the Middle, Cranston has become one of the most recognizable actors in Hollywood. He's also been in several high profile movies, including Argo, Saving Private Ryan, and Godzilla.
Another of the famous people with the first name Brian is Brian Wilson. A musical mastermind, Wilson co-founded the musical group The Beach Boys. He wrote or co-wrote more than two dozen Top 40 hits for the band, including "God Only Knows" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice". Wilson has had a lifelong struggle with mental illness, but is still widely considered to be a genius in the field of pop music.
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30Brian May
1947-07-19Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Brian Harold May, (born 19 July 1947) is an English musician, singer, songwriter and... more on Wikipedia2
30Bryan Cranston
1956-03-07Birthplace: Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
Bryan Lee Cranston (born March 7, 1956) is an American actor and director. He played Walter... more on Wikipedia3
24Brian Wilson
1942-06-20Birthplace: Los Angeles, Inglewood, California, United States of America
Brian Douglas Wilson (born June 20, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and... more on Wikipedia4
21Bryan Adams
1959-11-05Birthplace: Kingston, Canada
Bryan Guy Adams (born 5 November 1959) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer,... more on Wikipedia5
20Brian Eno
1948-05-15Birthplace: Woodbridge, England
Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno, RDI (; born Brian Peter George Eno, 15... more on Wikipedia6
15Brian McKnight
1969-06-05Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA
Brian McKnight (born June 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, arranger, producer,... more on Wikipedia7
17Brian De Palma
1940-09-11Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA
Brian Russell de Palma (born September 11, 1940) is an American film director and... more on Wikipedia8
18Brian Cox
1946-06-01Birthplace: Scotland, Dundee
Brian Denis Cox (born 1 June 1946) is a Scottish actor who works with the Royal Shakespeare... more on Wikipedia9
18Brian Williams
1959-05-05Birthplace: Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States of America
Brian Douglas Williams (born May 5, 1959) is an American journalist at NBC News, currently... more on Wikipedia10
12Brian Mulroney
1939-03-20Birthplace: Baie-Comeau, Canada
Martin Brian Mulroney (born March 20, 1939) is a Canadian politician who served as the 18th... more on Wikipedia11
17Brian Austin Green
1973-07-15Birthplace: Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Brian Austin Green (born Brian Green; July 15, 1973) is an American actor and producer best... more on Wikipedia12
17Bryan Greenberg
1978-05-24Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Bryan Greenberg (born May 24, 1978) is an American actor and singer, known for his starring... more on Wikipedia13
14Brian Keith
1921-11-14Birthplace: Bayonne, USA, New Jersey
Brian Keith (born Robert Alba Keith, November 14, 1921 – June 24, 1997) was an American film,... more on Wikipedia14
14Brian Wilson
1982-03-16Birthplace: Winchester, Massachusetts
Brian Patrick Wilson (born March 16, 1982) is an American former professional baseball relief... more on Wikipedia15
12Brian Urlacher
1978-05-25Birthplace: Pasco, Tri-Cities, Washington, United States of America
Brian Urlacher (; born May 25, 1978) is a former American football linebacker who spent his... more on Wikipedia16
15Brian Jones
1942-02-28Birthplace: Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Lewis Brian Hopkins Jones (28 February 1942 – 3 July 1969) was an English musician, best known... more on Wikipedia17
15Bryan Singer
1965-09-17Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Bryan Jay Singer (born September 17, 1965) is an American director, producer and writer of... more on Wikipedia18
12Brian Bonsall
1981-12-03Birthplace: USA, California, Torrance
Brian Eric Bonsall (born December 3, 1981) is an American rock musician, singer, guitarist and... more on Wikipedia19
10Brian Heidik
1968-03-09Birthplace: Burtonsville, Maryland, United States of America
Brian A. Heidik is an American actor best known for winning the reality TV competition show,... more on Wikipedia20
14Brian Lara
1969-05-02Birthplace: Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago
Brian Charles Lara, (born 2 May 1969) is a Trinidadian former international cricketer,... more on Wikipedia21
14Bryan Ferry
1945-09-26Birthplace: County Durham, United Kingdom
Bryan Ferry CBE (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer and songwriter. His voice has... more on Wikipedia22
11Brian Dennehy
1938-07-09Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Brian Manion Dennehy (July 9, 1938 - April 15, 2020) was an American actor of film, stage, and... more on Wikipedia23
11Brian Johnson
1947-10-05Birthplace: Dunston, United Kingdom
Brian Francis Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980, he... more on Wikipedia24
11Brian Regan
1957-06-02Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States of America
Brian Joseph Regan () (born June 2, 1958) is an American stand-up comedian who uses... more on Wikipedia25
15Brian Leetch
1968-03-03Birthplace: Corpus Christi, Texas
Brian Joseph Leetch (born March 3, 1968) is an American former professional ice hockey... more on Wikipedia
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