Richard Brake
Biography
Richard Colin Brake, born on November 30, 1964, is a talented actor hailing from Wales. He made his cinematic debut in the film Death Machine, which was released in 1994. Brake gained further recognition for his role as Joe Chill in the acclaimed Batman Begins, which came out in 2005. His filmography features a variety of horror titles, including Doom (2005), Hannibal Rising (2007), Mandy (2018), and Barbarian (2022). Notably, he also took on his first leading role in the film Perfect Skin, released in 2018.
Brake is known for his frequent collaborations with director Rob Zombie, having worked together on four projects: Halloween II (2009), 31 (2016), 3 from Hell (2019), and The Munsters (2022). Over the years, Brake has established himself as a versatile actor, particularly within the horror genre, earning a loyal fanbase for his performances. His work encompasses a range of characters, showcasing his ability to adapt to various roles while maintaining a strong presence on screen. As he continues to take on new projects, Richard Brake remains a notable figure in contemporary cinema, particularly within the realms of horror and thrillers.
Filmography
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Cold Storage
2026 • Jerabek
Sisu: Road to Revenge
2025
Altered
2025 • Frank Kessler
The Strangers: Chapter 2
2025 • Sheriff Rotter
Hostage Radio
2019 • Hunter / Brennan
R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned
2022 • Otis
The Numbers Station
2013 • Max
The Strangers: Chapter 1
2024 • Sheriff Rotter
Subterfuge
1996 • Pierce Tencil
31
2016 • Doom-Head
Set Fire to the Stars
2014
Vesper
2022 • Darius
Bitter Harvest (2017)
2017 • Medved
Perfect Skin
2019 • Bob Reid
Barbarian
2022 • Frank
Tremors: Shrieker Island
2020 • Bill
Laws of Man
2025 • Crash Mooncalf
Water for Elephants
2011 • Grady
Lore (2024)
2024 • Darwin
Outpost
2008 • Prior
The Gates
2024 • William Colcott
Doom
2005 • Portman