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He is the older brother of fellow pinball designer Mark Ritchie. As of early August 2020, she has an impressive net worth of $4 million which is alike to American actress, Ann Dowd. Debuting as an unlockable character in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1995), he is an amalgam of the souls of deceased warriors and possesses telekinetic abilities. In addition to this he also played the role of a Jem Hadar named Toman'torax, again during Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Thompson has worked in the action adventure and science fiction genres where his stature and unique appearance often lends him to imposing roles, although he has earned many comedic parts as well. Chosen by the thunder god Raiden to help defend Earthrealm, he pursues redemption by battling invading forces from Outworld. A parody of movies like The Expendables , Thompson stated that it contained true-to-life instances from his own career. He is a member of famous Actor with the age 63 years old group. Brian says that no gym can claim him as a member, and that his physique is kept honed by years of windsurfing and kitesurfing. Episode Eight: Into the Fold Thompson portrayed Klingons in several Star Trek shows and a movie, continuing Seth MacFarlane's trend of utilizing actors and crew members . He played the villainous "Night Slasher" in the 1986 film Cobra. Nationality. Hes even played the part of Shao Khan in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, though the movie was anything but a success since even the first Mortal Kombat movie was kind of forgotten once it had come and gone in theaters. Introduced in Mortal Kombat II (1993), he is a Tarkatan, a fictional species residing in Outworld. Baraka is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. The character has received a positive reception for his appearance, special abilities, and Fatality finishing moves. Largely an adaptation of the video game Mortal Kombat 3 (1995), Annihilation follows Liu Kang and his allies as they attempt to stop the malevolent Shao Kahn from conquering Earthrealm. I am the last real lawman and the first peace officer of the 21st century." Other movie appearances include: Mortal Kombat: Annihilation and he currently has several upcoming movies in various stages of production. 1 . He attended Central Washington University, where he studied business management, played football, and appeared in many school productions. Brian Earl Thompson was born on August 28, 1959 in Ellensburg, Washington. [1], Last edited on 26 December 2022, at 04:25, Flight of the Living Dead: Outbreak on a Plane, "INTERVIEW: Action star Brian Thompson on The Terminator", "Brian Thompson and Mark Dacascos are 'The Extendables', "Sci-Fi Blast From The Past - Brian Thompson (Star Trek: The Next Generation)", "Manchester film fans turned out for a special screening of The Terminator and we interview Brian Thompson", "FILM: SYLVESTER STALLONE AS POLICEMAN, IN 'COBRA', "Interviews: Brian Thompson - actor, "X-Files"/"Star Trek"/"Key West"/"Dragonheart", "APRIL-MAY 2014 TREK CONVENTIONS AND APPEARANCES", "Mortal Kombat The Annihilation (1997) FILM REVIEW; Based on a Video Game. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Raised on the Columbia River in Longview, he learned the value of academics and athletics, as the son of two teachers and the second of six siblings. Thompson has played several characters in the Star Trek franchise, the Alien . Thompson will guest star in an upcoming episode of Seth MacFarlane's new sci-fi comedy. Probably the first role that demanded use of his classical background as well as his 6' 3" muscled frame. The star's always going to be chasing someone so they need an equal adversary. August 28, 1959. She has reprised her role as Seven of Nine in Star Trek: Picard. He appears so over the top and his characters are. It cant be forgotten that his stint as the Night Slasher helped make him who he is today since the role called for someone that was going to be able to terrify the audience, and he did just that since even imagining him coming after anyone was enough to give a lot of people the chills. [7] He has stated that it has occasionally been a double-edged sword when it comes to auditioning for roles, but it has provided him with consistent work. Birthdate. In 2005, Thompson was cast as Admiral Valdore in three episodes of Star Trek: Enterprise . The film was loosely based on the novel Fair Game by Paula Gosling, which was later filmed under that title in 1995. He debuted in Mortal Kombat 3 (1995) as a former member of the Black Dragon criminal organization. Its story primarily adapts the original 1992 game, while also using elements from the game Mortal Kombat II (1993). At first, he got hitched to his first wife, Isabelle Mastorakis. Brian Thompson was born on August 28, 1959, to Jordan Thompson and Lois Thompson in Ellensburg, Washington. He played a "new-age sheriff", which Thompson stated was the favorite role of his career. Then he went to play various roles in TV shows such as Key West, Falcon Crest, Werewolf, Kindred: The Embraced, Something Is Out There, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Fan Wars, and The X-Files. Although the film was critically panned, it was a commercial success. Brian Earl Thompson (born August 28, 1959) is an American actor.His career began with a small role in the 1984 film The Terminator.He played the villainous "Night Slasher" in the 1986 film Cobra.His first named role was on Werewolf, a horror series that ran during Fox's inaugural broadcasting year of 1987-1988. His career began with a small role in the 1984 film The Terminator . Jackson "Jax" Briggs is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. [1][2][3] Thompson has played several characters in the Star Trek franchisethe most notable being the Klingon Lieutenant Klag in which he informed Riker that Gagh is always best when served live, the Alien Bounty Hunter on The X-Files, and Eddie Fiori on Kindred: The Embraced. In 1996, he appeared in Dragonheart as the commander of the armies of David Thewlis' villainous king. Brian Earl Thompson (born August 28, 1959) is an American actor. [8] Thompson said, "If you're very physical in stature, you're gonna get hired for action movies. Under the pretense of attending Central Washington University to play football and study business management, he quietly auditioned for every available play, treading the boards for a dozen school productions, from musicals and operas to the more lighthearted fare of, If you're very physical in stature, you're gonna get hired for action movies. Brian Earl Thompson was born on August 28, 1959 in Ellensburg, Washington. [17] It was released via iTunes.[18]. About a year after Arnold took Brian's clothes, Sylvester Stallone wanted a hack at Brian as well. The character uttered the introductory line, "I'm Sheriff Cody Jeremiah Jefferson. He portrayed The Crawler in Birds of Prey. [18]. Who gives a . if we're fat?! Character(s) The Crawler. I find many actors not considered classically beautiful or handsome to be far more interesting but it's all relative I guess. His size worked against him at first, because the producers were originally looking to cast someone who could fit in a certain costume. Flight of the Living Dead: Outbreak on a Plane, "INTERVIEW: Action star Brian Thompson on The Terminator", "Brian Thompson and Mark Dacascos are 'The Extendables', "Sci-Fi Blast From The Past - Brian Thompson (Star Trek: The Next Generation)", "Manchester film fans turned out for a special screening of The Terminator and we interview Brian Thompson", "FILM: SYLVESTER STALLONE AS POLICEMAN, IN 'COBRA', "Interviews: Brian Thompson - actor, "X-Files"/"Star Trek"/"Key West"/"Dragonheart", "APRIL-MAY 2014 TREK CONVENTIONS AND APPEARANCES", "Mortal Kombat The Annihilation (1997) FILM REVIEW; Based on a Video Game. It stars Robin Shou as Liu, Talisa Soto as Kitana, James Remar as Raiden, Sandra Hess as Sonya Blade, Lynn Red Williams as Jax, and Brian Thompson as Kahn. In 1989, Thompson landed his first Star Trek role on Star Trek: The Next Generation . Brian Earl Thompson (born August 28, 1959) is an American actor. Brian Earl Thompson (born 1959) Add photo. Born . This began a string of credits that has left Thompson in and around some of Hollywood's biggest and most projects. Age: 63, born 28 August 1959. The series lasted for 13 episodes. [1], Thompson was cast in The Terminator while still in school. Brian Thompson Career Profession: Actor Net Worth: USD $4 million Approx Family & Relatives Father: Bert Thompson Mother: Lois Thompson Brother: Elias,Eli Thompson Marital Status: Married Wife: Shari Braun (m. 1998) Isabelle Mastorakis (m. ?-1998) No. Brian Earl Thompson (born August 28, 1959) is an American actor. Brian Earl Thompson (born August 28, 1959) is an American actor. ", "REVIEW: Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 2 on Blu-ray", "Hapkido Helps Put the Wind in His Sails", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brian_Thompson&oldid=1129576952, This page was last edited on 26 December 2022, at 04:25. Full Real Name. Thompson was born in Ellensburg, Washington, and raised in Longview. Need to Know More? From their marriage, they had two children, a son Jordan Thompson and a daughter, Daphne Thompson. His interest in acting was first sparked during his senior year of high school with the role of the Russian ballet instructor, Boris Kolenkhov, in the comedy "You Can't Take it With You". Further, he is known for his roles on Star Trek franchise including The X-Files as Alien Bounty Hunter in 1994 and Kindred: The Embraced as Eddie Fiori in 1996. I am the last real lawman and the first peace officer of the 21st century. The series lasted for 13 episodes. His appearance and build have usually determined what roles hell play since to be fair the guy is simply imposing and doesnt look like someone that could play the part of a geek or nerd in many movies unless someone was willing to push that particular envelope. In The Orville, Thompson plays Drogen, a hard-headed survivor of a world ravaged by disease. Only Shou and Soto reprise their roles, with the rest of the characters recast from the previous film. He was born in Ellensburg, Washington on 1959-08-28. Brian Earl Profiles | Facebook People named Brian Earl Find your friends on Facebook Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. I'm a direct descendant of Wyatt Earp and the Lone Ranger. His interest in acting was first sparked during his senior year of high school with the role of the Russian ballet instructor, Boris Kolenkhov, in the comedy "You Can't Take it With You". He then moved to California and earned a Master of Fine Arts from the University of California, Irvine. Steve buscemi still doing alot of movie roles that i guess is because he is one of the favorites actors for the Coen brothers. Born and residing in: United . Brian Thompson news, gossip, photos of Brian Thompson, biography, Brian Thompson girlfriend list 2022. . Mortal Kombat is an American series of martial arts action films based on the fighting video game series of the same name by Midway Games. He played the villainous "Night Slasher" in the 1986 film Cobra. The fantasy film, starring Dennis Quaid and Sean Connery, was a moderate success. Brian Thompson is probably one of the most recognized faces in the movies since his portrayal of villains throughout the years has been iconic. Brian Thompson is on Facebook. As implied by his name, he is a Zaterran Saurian, a fictional species of reptilian humanoids. His wife is Shari Braun (m. 1998), Isabelle Mastorakis (m. ?1998). 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