Brad Dourif

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Summary

Brad Dourif is an American character actor whose breakthrough as Billy Bibbit in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest earned him an Academy Award nomination. His wide-ranging career includes the voice of Chucky in the Child’s Play franchise, Doc Cochran in Deadwood, and roles in Blue Velvet and The Lord of the Rings. He is often cast as eccentric, volatile, or morally troubled characters, alongside more vulnerable performances. No public statements on identity politics, DEI, or activism are on record.