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SEE BRIAN'S DEMO REEL -- FOLLOW LINK BELOW http://vimeo.com/33882997 SEE BRIAN'S IMDB PAGE -- FOLLOW LINK BELOW http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2596455/
Links to films are available on the Video Clips page of this website. Some recent accomplishments are posted below. Marilyn's Dress was showcased at Sundance Film Festival and appeared on PBS in the special, Taking Park City. No word on other festivals, but it seems inevitable. We are eagerly awaiting the release of three other shorts that are destined for greatness. Blood On The Plain (directed by Mac Eldridge) is now touring the country in an effort to raise funds to shoot a feature. The short film is a set-up to what the feature will hold. Brian is featured as James Dodge - a cowboy and tracker that will have a prominent spot in the feature film. To view a trailer - click the link: http://bloodontheplain.com/
A still from the set of Blood On The Plain. Brian Rooney as James Dodge.
Brian is now a member of Actor's Equity Association. Brian is an ensemble member of Pride Films and Plays. Pride produces play and screenplay competitions, full productions and hopes to begin working on film projects. For more information on Pride's ongoing events, see their website: http://www.pridefilmsandplays.com/ A Christmas Carol - Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook, Illinois. Brian returns for his third season. This year he appears as Old Joe and Charity Man in most performances, and as Scrooge on Saturdays at 1PM. ACC plays through December 20. Tickets and info: http://www.drurylaneoakbrook.com/live_theatre/childrens_theatre.shtml What the critics have said about Brian Rooney: "... they conspire against King Alonso and his counselor Gonzolo (a nuanced Brian Rooney)." - Nancy Steele Brokaw - The Pantagraph "...while equally funny Brian Rooney (Argante) slouches around like Groucho Marx." - Nancy Steele Brokaw - The Pantagraph "Brian Rooney is another star. His small role is tranformed into a major accomplishment with his rendition of 'On The Street Where You Live.' Rooney projects far beyond the part of love-struck swain and adds another great dimension to the production." - Ann Bennett - Watsonville Register-Pajaronian "Brian Rooney has moments of droll delicacy that make this show quite a treat." - Murry Frymer - San Jose Mercury "Brian Rooney emanates more than anything else a likeability, a feeling of comfort with the audience. (He) makes for a fun evening and an amusing start for Rainbow's Festival." - Michael J. Vaughn - Santa Cruz Free Times "At first, Brian Rooney appears miscast as Pippin's father; however, before long it is hard to imagine Charlemagne as anything other than his wiry and childlike creation." - Kelly Nine - Burbank Leader "Brian Rooney is an admirable codger as Charles." - Larry Jonas - Dramalogue "Brian Rooney ably charts Stanley's mental disintegration - moving skillfully from the arrogant listlessness of the opening act to the helpless, gurgling shell of a man in the last act." - Richard Wattenberg - The Oregonian
"The cast - four male actors playing 25 characters includes the talented Portland performer Brian Rooney, who is as hilarious and loony as the New York actors who tour the show." - Gigi Rosenberg - The Oregonian "Brian Rooney gives supporting roles from lovelorn secretary Carol Ann to adenoidal Mother Superior a delicious deadpan simper." - David C. Nichols - Los Angeles Times "The tavern scene pleases the spectators, with Brian Rooney's Old Tom clearly enjoying the scene. Rooney does a great job throughout the play showing Old Tom's character growth well." - Pat B. Fearing - The Coastland Times "The cast is uniformly excellent, led by Brian Rooney as the emcee, whose role is not unlike another famous emcee from Cabaret." - Addison DeWitt - FreeTimes "His right hand man is convicingly played by Brian Rooney." - James Harley - The State
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