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Who played the Kurgan?

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Sarah Cherry

Published Mar 17, 2026

Who played the Kurgan?

Clancy BrownHighlander
The Kurgan/Played by

Clarence John Brown III (born January 5, 1959) is an American film, television, and voice actor. He is known for his roles as The Kurgan in Highlander (1986), Capt.

Why is Clancy Brown famous?

He is known for his roles as Byron Hadley in The Shawshank Redemption and Career Sergeant Zim in Starship Troopers. He is perhaps best known for his role as the Kurgan in the cult classic Highlander. Brown also works extensively as a voice actor in animated TV series.

Is Clancy Brown married?

Jeanne Johnsonm. 1993
Clancy Brown/Spouse

What voices does Clancy Brown do?

He’s known for voicing: Captain Black and Ratso in Jackie Chan Adventures, Gorrath in Megas XLR, Lex Luthor in Superman: The Animated Series, Mr. Eugene H. Krabs in SpongeBob SquarePants, Otto in Super Robot Monkey Team Hyper Force Go! and Vice-Principal Pangborn in All Grown Up!.

When did Kurgan become immortal?

1453
In contrast to the Kurgan’s background in the film continuity, the series portrays the Kurgan as being much younger, having received his immortality in 1453 (according to the screen display that Joe shows Duncan).

Where did the Kurgan come from?

Originally in use on the Pontic–Caspian steppe, kurgans spread into much of Central Asia and Eastern, Southeast, Western and Northern Europe during the 3rd millennium BC. The earliest kurgans date to the 4th millennium BC in the Caucasus, and researchers associate these with the Indo-Europeans.

What happened to Clancy Brown’s sister?

He is a founder of the Beth Brown Memorial Fund, a scholarship program designed to assist deserving students who wish to study in the field of pediatric healthcare. The charity was founded in honor of his elder sister who died from childhood of leukemia in 1964.

Who is the voice of Surtur in Thor Ragnarok?

Clancy BrownThor: Ragnarok
Surtur/Voiced by

Who does plankton’s voice in SpongeBob?

Mr. LawrenceSpongeBob SquarePants
Plankton/Voiced by

How much does Clancy Brown weigh?

Body, Height, Weight

Body TypeNot Sure
Body Measurements32-26-32
Zero SizeNot Sure
Heightin centimeters- 192 cm in meters- 1.92 m in Feet Inches- 6′ 3″
Weightin Kilograms- 120 kg in Pounds- 264.55 lbs

How old is Carolyn Lawrence?

54 years (February 13, 1967)
Carolyn Lawrence/Age

Who is the baddie in Highlander?

The Kurgan
The Kurgan is a fictional character from the first Highlander film. He is portrayed by Clancy Brown. He is an Immortal and the main antagonist to Connor MacLeod in Highlander, and the latter’s ultimate opponent in the Gathering. The Kurgan’s life story is fleshed out in several Highlander spin-offs in various media.