There are many talented entertainers who have carved a niche for themselves as film actors. While few settle down as a film actor, Brian Geraghty manages to fuse films and television series together. With both, he still leaves his fans awed by their impressive performances in both genres.
Brian is a multi award-winning American actor known for his roles in films such as The Injured Locker which earned him the Best Ensemble Award from Gotham Award and Flight where he starred alongside Denzel Washington. Since his rise to stardom, Geraghty has remained one of the film industry’s finest actors.
Read below for the bio and other facts about the New Jersey-born actor.
Brian Geraghty – biography
People who watched Law & Order in the late ’90s would have confirmed the recognizable talent of young Brian Gerathy, who played the role of Philip Ludwick in the television series. Although he was in his early 20s when he first appeared on screen, he has quickly become a famous actor. Brian Timothy Geraghty was born on May 13, 1975 in Toms River, New Jersey, United States of America. He is of Irish descent and holds American nationality.
Little or nothing is known about his childhood. His family background, including where he grew up, is that Brian was educated at Toms River High School East public comprehensive school, which he graduated from in 1993. With a passion for acting that developed at a young age, he attended the theater’s Neighborhood Drama School, where he studied acting.
His movies and TV shows
Brian Geraghty’s acting career began in 1999 with his appearances on the television series The Sopranos where he played Counterboy. His impressive performance landed him a later role in Law & Order, where he played the role of Philip Ludwick. In 2001, he was Ari in Ed before landing another role in Law & Order: Task Force Victims as Peter Butler. He did so well in the TV series before landing his first film role in a 2002 film called Petty Crime where he took on the character of the rookie cop. That same year, Brian starred in Town Diary , playing the role of young Frank Ryan.
Geraghty had a career breakthrough in 2009 when he starred in The Injured Locker . In the film, he portrayed the character of Specialist Owen. The film enjoyed commercial success and earned him two awards; Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble and Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble.
Brian Geraghty has acted in over 35 films in his film career including the most popular Kilimanjaro (2013), The Identical (2014), My Day of Mercy (2017). In his television career, he has credits on well over 12 series, some of which have included Boardwalk Empire (2013), Chicago PD (2014 – 2016) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2015).
His contributions in the industry have earned him around 10 different film award nominations, 3 of which went home. They are Hollywood Film Awards (2006), Washington DC Film Critics Award (2009) and Gotham Awards.
More Known Facts About Brian Geraghty
1. His net worth
Brian Geraghty has been digging a pot of gold in the entertainment industry since his career began in 1999. His net worth is estimated at US$16 million, a sum he most likely earned from starring in a number of films and television series. Although his main source of income is HIS paychecks from his acting career, he does make other material income from commercials.
2. He is still single
Despite the wealth and fame he commands, Brian has never been married. The talented actor has been involved in a number of romantic affairs with several women, including Laura Ramsey and Kristen Ritter. Recently, he was rumored to have a torrid romance with Spanish model – Amber Kekich. They are said to have been seen in different places. The reason he didn’t walk down the aisle with just any woman is still a mystery to his teeming fans. He seems more focused on his acting career than deciding on marriage. According to his Factspedia page, Brian enjoys surfing in his free time.
3. Brian Geraghty’s family
Brian was born to Dennis Geraghty and his father made his living as a commercial bus driver. At the time of this reporting, no information was available on the other family members, such as who his mother is or other siblings.
4. Its height and weight
Brian Geraghty is a handsome and intelligent man. He is 1.76 m tall and his frame is complemented by his weight of 84 kg.