Cold Case Brian did an episode of the CBS series Cold Case which aired in December 2009
PARAGON Brian has the small part of Detective Morgan in this short film by J.F. Nabi. View the film here.
What Doesn't Kill You is now available on DVD! The film is a crime drama based on the real life story of it's writer/director Brian Goodman. It's about two childhood friends from South Boston who are forced to survive the tough streets of South Boston through a life of petty thievery. This ultimately strains their lives and friendship. Brian plays the role of Eddie "Details". For a review of this film by Alex Billingon (Toronto Film Festival News) click here: review(update 5.10.09)
Brian did a guest star spot on NBC's "My Own Worst Enemy" in November, just before the series was cancelled. (update 12.10.08)
A NEW LIFE: Brian produced and acted in the short film: A New Life Brian plays the lead character Kevin. Kevin has a choice to make about his life upon his release from prison. Will he make the right choice? This film can be seen by clicking the link at the end of this paragraph. You will need to verify your age and create an account (very easy just type in your name, your email and a create a password) to view this film. (update 12.10.08)
Brian played Silent John O'Keefe on the Showtime series Brotherhood. Set in an Irish neighborhood in Providence, the series reflected around two brothers on opposite sides of the law: one a gangster and the other a politician. Silent John was a " personal enforcer". He's a very intimidating guy! For a peek at the show check out these fan videos, they show Brian's character. Warning: some of the videos show graphic violence so if that's something that bothers you then skip it. This series premiered on July 9th, 2006 and ran for three seasons. Season one and two are available on DVD. Season 3 is now available on DVD. (update 11.10.09)
Black Russian is an independent film in which Brian plays a gangster named Eddie living in Los Angeles. The film is described as being "a satirical look at the American dream gone mad." It's the story of an American gangster named Nick Anderson, who writes the biography of "Ivan the Terrible", a Russian mobster he meets while in prison. Things take a turn when the men betray each other's trust during the course of writing and publishing the novel. This movie is currently in post production. Below is a preview. (update 9.10.08)
Brian plays a thug, in this action/dark comedy Pineapple Express. In this movie a stoner and his dealer are forced to go on the run from the police after the pothead witnesses a cop commit a murder. This film opened in theatres August 6th, 2008 and is currently available on DVD. (update 1.10.09)
The film The Alphabet Killer finally finds Brian playing a good guy. In the film, a drama/thriller Brian plays Jay Castillo the father of a murdered girl. How refreshing to see Brian play a good guy! It's a limited release film that premiered in November 2008 in Los Angeles. In December it showed in New York. It is currently available on DVD. (update 2.10.09)
Brian's first film role was playing Lenny, a "tough guy" brawler/bar patron. Gone Baby Gone, which was Ben Affleck's directorial debut, is based on a novel by the author of "Mystic River." It is an intense look inside an ongoing investigation about the mysterious disappearance of a little girl in a very ugly world. As is usually the case, nothing is what it seems. Brian's role in this movie was small but memorable. The film stars Casey Affleck, Michelle Monagahan, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris and Amy Ryan. This film opened in the U.S. on April 19th, 2007. The DVD was released on February 12th, 2008. (update 4.10.08)
Brian's TV & Movie Roles What Doesn't Kill You is now available on DVD! The film is a crime drama based on the real life story of it's writer/director Brian Goodman. It's about two childhood friends from South Boston who are forced to survive the tough streets of South Boston through a life of petty thievery. This ultimately strains their lives and friendship. Brian plays the role of Eddie "Details". For a review of this film by Alex Billingon (Toronto Film Festival News) click here: review (update 5.10.09)
Brian did a guest star spot on NBC's "My Own Worst Enemy" in November, just before the series was cancelled. (update 12.10.08)
Brian played Silent John O'Keefe on the Showtime series Brotherhood. Set in an Irish neighborhood in Providence, the series reflected around two brothers on opposite sides of the law: one a gangster and the other a politician. Silent John was a " personal enforcer". He's a very intimidating guy! For a peek at the show check out these fan videos, they show Brian's character. Warning: some of the videos show graphic violence so if that's something that bothers you then skip it. This series premiered on July 9th, 2006 and ran for three seasons. Season one and two are available on DVD. Season 3 is now available on DVD. (update 11.10.09)
Black Russian is an independent film in which Brian plays a gangster named Eddie living in Los Angeles. The film is described as being "a satirical look at the American dream gone mad." It's the story of an American gangster named Nick Anderson, who writes the biography of "Ivan the Terrible", a Russian mobster he meets while in prison. Things take a turn when the men betray each other's trust during the course of writing and publishing the novel. This movie is currently in post production. Below is a preview. (update 9.10.08)
Brian plays a thug, in this action/dark comedy Pineapple Express. In this movie a stoner and his dealer are forced to go on the run from the police after the pothead witnesses a cop commit a murder. This film opened in theatres August 6th, 2008 and is currently available on DVD. (update 1.10.09)
The film The Alphabet Killer finally finds Brian playing a good guy. In the film, a drama/thriller Brian plays Jay Castillo the father of a murdered girl. How refreshing to see Brian play a good guy! It's a limited release film that premiered in November 2008 in Los Angeles. In December it showed in New York. It is currently available on DVD. (update 2.10.09)
Brian's first film role was playing Lenny, a "tough guy" brawler/bar patron. Gone Baby Gone, which was Ben Affleck's directorial debut, is based on a novel by the author of "Mystic River." It is an intense look inside an ongoing investigation about the mysterious disappearance of a little girl in a very ugly world. As is usually the case, nothing is what it seems. Brian's role in this movie was small but memorable. The film stars Casey Affleck, Michelle Monagahan, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris and Amy Ryan. This film opened in the U.S. on April 19th, 2007. The DVD was released on February 12th, 2008. (update 4.10.08)