David Wenhamscreen performanceDavid Wenham plays John Brierley in Lion.
1 linked movie guide in this sequence
FILM POSTER · LionLion (2016)
John Brierley
Film guide, starting point, and performer.
John Brierley appears in Lion (2016), portrayed by David Wenham. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2016 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
John Brierley on screen
One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.
Film guide · 1 film · 2016Main sequence runtime: 1h 58m
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THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays John Brierley?
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David Wenhamscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines John Brierley
David Wenham’s performance in Lion is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.
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Saroo Brierley
John Brierley and Saroo Brierley both appear in Lion.
See Lion