Branagh

British  

/ ˈbrænə /

noun

1. Sir Kenneth . born 1961, British actor and director, born in Northern Ireland. He founded the Renaissance Theatre Company in 1986. His films include Henry V (1989), Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994), Hamlet (1997), and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

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Example Sentences

Mr. Branagh can be a bit of a ham—to me, it’s one of his charms—and his imitations of the author’s celebrity acquaintances, not least Katharine Hepburn and John Wayne, made me laugh out loud.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Actress Emma Thompson said she missed an opportunity to change “the course of American history” after her divorce from Kenneth Branagh.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2025

Kenneth Branagh will join the cast to play the husband of Streep’s character, Miranda Priestly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

Mr Taylor eventually became head of BBC NI programmes, commissioning many dramas, including Graham Reid's Billy Plays starring Kenneth Branagh.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2024

It would have been nice if Mr. Branagh had been available for a solo optional commentary track as the starring actor also directed and produced the effort.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2023