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Brian Cox: From poverty to Succession

Scottish actor Brian Cox, star of the acclaimed HBO drama Succession, defied childhood poverty and tragedy to find success. Where does his fierce passion for acting come from?

Brian Cox, star of the global hit HBO drama Succession, is currently in New York, the US city worst affected by the virus. His long career has taken in everything from King Lear to the ruthless, media mogul Logan Roy in the HBO drama Succession. He defied childhood poverty and tragedy to make it; where does his fierce passion for acting come from?

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