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My Take
Clancy Brown has commanded my attention for decades, and his presence is unmistakable. At 191 centimeters and a Northwestern graduate, he has owned villainous and authoritative roles since the 1980s; his Kurgan in Highlander alone secured his legend. But what truly impresses me is his voice work, where that deep, resonant instrument has captivated audiences young and old across animation. There is something delightful in how an actor so often cast as the menace is so warmly beloved by fans. Combine that with his relentless, unbroken work ethic and I find him genuinely, enduringly cool.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Clancy Brown
- Name (Japanese)
- クランシー・ブラウン
- Reading
- くらんしー・ぶらうん
- Born
- January 5, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Urbana, Ohio, United States
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / voice actor / manufacturer
2. Background
- University
- Northwestern University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Clancy Brown born?
Born January 5, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Clancy Brown from?
Clancy Brown is from Urbana, Ohio, United States.
What does Clancy Brown do?
Clancy Brown works as television actor, film actor, actor, voice actor, manufacturer.
How tall is Clancy Brown?
Clancy Brown is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.