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Brian Connolly
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Brian Connolly

1945 – 1997 · Govanhill, Glasgow, Scotland, UK · Active 1968–2025

Brian Connolly, born in 1945 in Scotland, is best known for his role as the lead singer of the glam rock band The Sweet. Transitioning to film, he appears in Ghoulies (1985), where his charisma adds a distinct layer to the cult horror genre. His background in music infuses a unique energy into his performance, making him a memorable presence in the film's chaotic blend of horror and dark humor. Connolly's foray into acting showcases his versatility beyond the stage, contributing to the eclectic tapestry of 1980s genre cinema.

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Ghoulies

Ghoulies

1985 ★ 4.7
as Ghoulie (Voice)

When a college student inherits an old mansion he finds he has also inherited its residents--a bunch of slimy, hairy, fanged creatures who'll do anything for him...even kill.

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Filmography

9 credits
2020s 1 credit
2025
Året var 1976 as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 5.0
2000s 2 credits
2006
Only the Brave as Factory Manager
Movie ★ 5.4
2003
The Sweet: Sweetlike as Vocals / Guitar
Movie
1980s 1 credit
1985
Ghoulies as Ghoulie (Voice)
Movie ★ 4.9
1970s 2 credits
1974
Movie
1960s 1 credit
1968
Cilla as Self
TV ★ 8.0