Brian Francis
Coburn was born in Scotland
on December 15, 1936. Coburn's acting talents were showcased on the big
screen many times throughout the course of his Hollywood
career. In the beginning of his acting career, Coburn starred in comedies like
the Woody Allen film "Love and Death" (1975) and "A Choice of
Weapons" (1976) with John Mills. He also appeared in the TV movie
"The Adventures of Don Quixote" (1972-73). His work around this time
also included a part in the TV movie "The Day Christ Died"
(1979-1980). Coburn also landed roles in the miniseries "The First
Olympics: Athens
1896" (1983-84) and "The Last Days of Pompeii" (1983-84). He
also appeared in the Roger Moore action film "Octopussy" (1983). During
these years Coburn focused on films, appearing in the crime flick
"Lassiter" (1984) with Tom Selleck and "Sword of the Valiant -
The Legend of Gawain and the Green Knight" (1984) with Miles O'Keeffe.
Brian also worked in television during this time, including a part on "The
Legend of King Arthur" (PBS, 1984-85). He was also featured in the TV
movie "The Master of Ballantrae" (1983-84). Coburn more recently
appeared in "The Comedy of Errors" (1989-1990).
Coburn was at one time married to actress Julia Breck [1941-
] and died in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, England on December 28 1989. He was
only 53.
COBURN, Brian (Brian
Francis Coburn) [12/15/1936, Scotland, U.K.
– 12/28/1989, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, England, U.K.] – theater, film, TV actor, married
to actress Julia Breck [1941- ]
(1970-197?).
Carry on Cowboy –
1965 (trapper)
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