Cox Brian Vedic birth chart profile
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Virgo Lagna

Cox Brian

June 1, 1946 · Dundee, Scotland
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Moon Sign
Gemini
Sun Sign
Taurus
Ascendant
Virgo
Nakshatra
Ardra
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Venus / Rahu / Mercury · Nov 2025 – Apr 2026
Vocational awardEmmyEntertainmentEntertain/BusinessWritersActorDivorceeMultiple Marriages
Biography

Cox Brian Biography

Scottish actor who has worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre, where he gained recognition for his portrayal of King Lear. He played supporting roles in Rob Roy (1995) and Mel Gibsons Academy Award-winning Braveheart (1995). He was the first actor to portray Hannibal Lecter on film in the cult classic Manhunter (1986). A winner of two Olivier Awards (Rat in the Skull, Titus Andronicus), a Primetime Emmy Award (Nuremberg) and a Golden Globe Award (Succession), Cox has also been nominated for a British Academy Television Award and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. Cox made one of his earliest movie appearances in the pop-culture satire Privilege in 1967. He first drew international attention in the role of Leon Trotsky in the 1971 film Nicholas and Alexandria. Four years later, he co-starred in the film version of Storeys In Celebration, recreating the part he played in the original stage version. He portrayed the cannibalistic Hannibal Lector in Manhunter (1986), five years before Antony Hopkins made the role famous in Silence of the Lambs. He appeared in the British film, Hidden Agenda in 1990 and the American film, Iron Will in 1993. Cox is divorced from his first wife, Caroline Burt. The couple has two children, Margaret and Alan, who is also an actor. Cox wed his second wife, actress Nicole Ansari, in 2002. The couple has two sons, Orson Jonathan Cox and Torin Kamran Cox, and live in New York City. Cox also maintains a home in Primrose Hill, London. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Brian Denis Cox

Born 1 June 1946 in Dundee, United Kingdom, Brian Denis Cox is a Scottish actor with a career spanning theatre, film, and television. He is widely regarded for his versatility and has appeared in numerous acclaimed productions across stage and screen.

Notable Roles

  • Logan Roy in the HBO television series Succession (2018–2023) — a central performance that brought him international recognition and multiple award nominations.
  • Colonel William Stryker in the X-Men film series (notably in X2: X-Men United) — a recurring antagonist in early 2000s superhero cinema.
  • Various stage and screen roles with long-standing associations to major companies such as the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre.

Recent Projects and Career Highlights

With a career that extends over several decades, Cox has continued to work in film, television, and theatre. His work remains marked by a willingness to take on diverse characters across genres, and he remains a prominent figure in both British and international acting circles. In addition to Succession, he has appeared in a range of projects that illustrate his breadth as an actor.

Public Presence and Social Media

Official social media profiles for Brian Cox are not widely confirmed as verified by major outlets. Followers generally engage with his body of work through the projects he appears in, official press materials, and profiles connected to those productions. No consistently documented personal handle is provided here.

Awards and Recognition

Cox has received widespread critical acclaim across theatre, film, and television, earning nominations and wins in various major awards throughout his career. Specific honours are best verified through credible entertainment databases and official award records.

News and Current Information

For the latest updates on Brian Cox, consult reputable entertainment news outlets such as the BBC, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and official project pages. This profile reflects widely known aspects of his career and public presence as of now.

Raj Yogas & Planetary Combinations

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Planetary Combinations

Dashas

VIMSHOTTARI

Life's planetary periods.

PREVIOUSJun 6, 2025 - Nov 27, 2025
Venus / Rahu / Saturn
NOWNov 27, 2025 - Apr 30, 2026
Venus / Rahu / Mercury
NEXTApr 30, 2026 - Jul 3, 2026
Venus / Rahu / Ketu

Numerology Profile

Life Path
9

Chaldean Life Path 9 is Mars-in-service—courage with compassion. It indicates completion, humanitarian work, and lessons in letting go and higher purpose.

Destiny
8

Chaldean Destiny 8 indicates executive expression and authority. It supports business, finance, leadership, and achievement through discipline.

Soul Urge
9

Chaldean Soul 9 desires purpose and compassion. It seeks to serve, forgive, and complete cycles with wisdom.

Personality
8

Chaldean Personality 8 appears strong, ambitious, and authoritative. Others often see business sense, leadership, and control.

Kabbalah Number
5

Kabbalah Number 5 reflects an inner spiritual code of change and freedom. It supports adaptability, exploration, and growth through experience.

Birth
1

Birth Number 1 in Vedic Astrology: discover personality traits, career strengths, challenges, and remedies to harmonize destiny for a confident, purpose-driven life.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1967
Career
New Job 1967 (Film debut)
1986
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1986 (Appeared in "Manhunter")
1993
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1993 (Appeared in American film)
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Brian Cox's chart carries the powerful Gaja Kesari Yoga, formed when Jupiter and the Moon align favorably, a classic indicator of fame, authority, and public recognition. His Varishtha Yoga further amplifies prestige and mastery in his chosen field. These potent combinations, rooted in his Gemini Moon and Taurus Vedic Sun, gave Cox the intellectual depth, charisma, and commanding presence that propelled him to acclaimed status in film and television.

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