Brian Distance

Brian Distance

Personal Details

Biography

Brian Distance is a renowned American actor, celebrated for his captivating portrayals of law enforcement officers, exuding a sense of toughness and honesty. His impressive career has spanned numerous film, television, and off-Broadway productions.

He is particularly notable for his standout roles in the critically acclaimed film "Green Book", which garnered multiple Oscars and Golden Globes, as well as his recurring part as New Orleans Police Department Sergeant Gordon on the CBS series NCIS: New Orleans. Additionally, Brian has made notable appearances on Billions (Showtime),Bull (CBS),Blindspot (NBC),Daredevil (Netflix),The Mysteries of Laura (NBC),House of Cards (Netflix),30 Rock (NBC),and a multitude of other films and television shows.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Brian Distance developed a profound appreciation for theatre and the performing arts from a young age. He showcased his talent by participating in various grade school and high school plays.

The September 11th terrorist attacks in the Financial District of New York City had a profound impact on Brian's life, prompting him to leave his job as a Wall Street finance attorney and return to his true passion, acting. To refine his craft, Brian enrolled in the prestigious William Esper Studio (NYC) Two-Year Professional Actor Training Program. Since then, he has appeared in an abundance of feature films, network and cable television programs, and off-Broadway productions.

Career

{"id":130876,"title":"Green Book","year":"2018","character":"Macon Cop #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/green-book","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7b5i6bt90670.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7b5i6bt90670.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Green Book
Green Book as Macon Cop #2
{"id":4395,"title":"Run","year":"2013","character":"Officer O'Donnell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/run","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4395.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4395.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Run
Run as Officer O'Donnell
{"id":479,"title":"Side Effects","year":"2013","character":"Wards Medical Staff (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/side-effects","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2sghe7lu64e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2sghe7lu64e0.jpg"},"released":1}
Side Effects
Side Effects as Wards Medical Staff (uncredited)
{"id":682,"title":"Tower Heist","year":"2011","character":"Tower Security Officer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tower-heist","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ai7rj2jh8k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ai7rj2jh8k0.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Tower Heist
Tower Heist as Tower Security Officer
{"id":1362,"title":"How Do You Know","year":"2010","character":"U.S. National Team","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/how-do-you-know","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3cv9rg70iqkg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3cv9rg70iqkg.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
How Do You Know
How Do You Know as U.S. National Team
{"id":43370,"title":"No Love in the City","year":"2009","character":"Politseyskiy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/no-love-in-the-city","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_43370.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_43370.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
No Love in the City
No Love in the City as Politseyskiy
{"id":149,"title":"Law Abiding Citizen","year":"2009","character":"Nick's Security Detail (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/law-abiding-citizen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1uk2lbpmo4l8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1uk2lbpmo4l8.jpg"},"released":1}
Law Abiding Citizen
Law Abiding Citizen as Nick's Security Detail (uncredited)
{"id":47812,"title":"The Perfect Witness","year":"2007","character":"Fisherman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-perfect-witness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_47812.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_47812.jpg"},"released":1}
2007