Brian Distance

Brian Distance


in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Brian Distance is an American film and television actor known for his portrayals as the "tough-yet-honest" law enforcement officer. He has appeared in numerous film, television and off-Broadway productions. Brian Distance is known for his recurring role on NCIS: New Orleans (CBS) as New Orleans Police Department Sergeant Gordon, and co-star appearances on Billions (Showtime), Bull (CBS), Blindspot (NBC), Daredevil (Netflix), The Mysteries of Laura (NBC), House of Cards (Netflix), 30 Rock (NBC), and a host of other movies and television shows.

Brian Distance was born in Baltimore, Maryland. At a very young age, he cultivated his love for theatre and the performing arts by appearing in several grade school and high school plays.

After witnessing first-hand the September 11th terrorist attacks in the Financial District in New York City, Brian left his job as an investment bank finance attorney to return to his true passion, acting. To further hone his acting chops, Brian graduated from the prestigious William Esper Studio (NYC) Two-Year Professional Actor Training Program. Since then, Brian has appeared in countless feature films, network and cable television programs, and off-Broadway productions.

Movies for Brian Distance...

Title: Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
Character: Bodyguard #1
Released: January 10, 2020
Type: TV
Former NYPD detective and forensic genius Lincoln Rhyme was at the top of his game until a serious accident at the hands of a notorious serial killer forced him out of the field. When Amelia Sachs, an intuitive young officer who has a gift for profiling, finds herself hot on the killer's trail, Rhyme finds a partner for this new game of cat and mouse.
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Title: NOS4A2
Character: Police Officer
Released: June 2, 2019
Type: TV
A young Victoria "Vic" McQueen discovers she has the power to unlock portals that help her find lost objects. As she delves further into this hidden universe, she encounters many other "inscape travelers" - some benevolent, and some who have been corrupted by their power. When Vic encounters Charlie Manx, an immortal who stays that way by feeding off of the souls of children, she makes a sworn enemy of Manx.
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Green Book
Title: Green Book
Character: Macon Cop #2
Released: November 16, 2018
Type: Movie
Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans, forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line, relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.
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Title: Marvel's Daredevil
Character: Corrections Officer
Released: April 10, 2015
Type: TV
Lawyer-by-day Matt Murdock uses his heightened senses from being blinded as a young boy to fight crime at night on the streets of Hell’s Kitchen as Daredevil.
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Title: Gotham
Character: Security Guard
Released: September 22, 2014
Type: TV
Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world's greatest foes, a man whose reputation is synonymous with law and order. But what is known of Gordon's story and his rise from rookie detective to Police Commissioner? What did it take to navigate the multiple layers of corruption that secretly ruled Gotham City, the spawning ground of the world's most iconic villains? And what circumstances created them – the larger-than-life personas who would become Catwoman, The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Face and The Joker?
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Run
Title: Run
Character: Officer O'Donnell
Released: July 3, 2013
Type: Movie
A street smart, 17-year-old named Daniel practices Parkour and is both hero and thief.
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Title: Under the Dome
Character: Guard
Released: June 24, 2013
Type: TV
A small town is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. While military forces, the government and the media positioned outside of this surrounding barrier attempt to break it down, a small group of people inside attempt to figure out what the dome is, where it came from, and when (and if) it will go away.
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Side Effects
Title: Side Effects
Character: Wards Medical Staff (uncredited)
Released: February 7, 2013
Type: Movie
A woman turns to prescription medication as a way of handling her anxiety concerning her husband's upcoming release from prison.
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Tower Heist
Title: Tower Heist
Character: Tower Security Officer
Released: November 2, 2011
Type: Movie
A luxury condo manager leads a staff of workers to seek payback on the Wall Street swindler who defrauded them. With only days until the billionaire gets away with the perfect crime, the unlikely crew of amateur thieves enlists the help of petty crook Slide to steal the $20 million they’re sure is hidden in the penthouse.
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How Do You Know
Title: How Do You Know
Character: U.S. National Team
Released: December 17, 2010
Type: Movie
After being cut from the USA softball team and feeling a bit past her prime, Lisa finds herself evaluating her life and in the middle of a love triangle, as a corporate guy in crisis competes with her current, baseball-playing beau.
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Law Abiding Citizen
Title: Law Abiding Citizen
Character: Nick's Security Detail (uncredited)
Released: October 15, 2009
Type: Movie
A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free. He targets not only the killer but also the district attorney and others involved in the deal.
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Love and the City
Title: Love and the City
Character: Politseyskiy
Released: March 5, 2009
Type: Movie
Three Russian friends work in New York, party hard and chase women. It's great times until they get cursed by a drunken Russian night club owner, who turns out to be Saint Valentine. St. Valentine's curse is simple - the guys lose all their manly powers until they find their true love. It turns out to be harder than it sounds - our boys have a lot of growing up to do. Fast.
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The Ungodly
Title: The Ungodly
Character: Fisherman
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
When struggling filmmaker inadvertently records a notorious serial killer in the middle of a murderous act, he decides to use the footage to blackmail the madman into being the subject of a disturbing new documentary.
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Title: 30 Rock
Character: Sportswriter #3
Released: October 11, 2006
Type: TV
Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream.