80s film star, 76, looks unrecognisable as he takes to the stage at event in Australia

An 80s film actor who previously starred opposite Tom Cruise looked unrecognisable at a public appearance in Canberra, Australia on Tuesday.

The actor, 76, looked dapper for the occasion in a navy blazer which he paired with a dark grey shirt as he took to the stage at the National Press Centre.

An Aussie native, he has appeared in more than 70 films since his screen career began in 1977.

He is best known for appearances in the Tom Cruise film Cocktail (1988) along with Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984) opposite Paul McCartney.

But can you guess who he is?

Role: Bryan Brown is best known for appearances in films like Cocktail (1988) opposite Tom Cruise – an Aussie native, he has appeared in more than 70 films since his screen career began in 1977

That’s right, it’s Bryan Brown.

The actor, from Panania, New South Wales, moved to the UK in 1972 and got his start performing in theatre at the Old Vic in London.

He had a small role in the 1978 film The Irishman before receiving his big break in Newsfront later that year.

Two years later, Bryan became known to international audiences for his role in war drama Breaker Morant.

After appearing in a number of Australian productions, Bryan starred opposite Beatles star Paul in Give My Regards to Broad Street which followed a fictional day in the life of the singer. 

He followed that project up with a supporting role in the musical drama Rebel (1985) alongside Hollywood star Matt Dillon.

The late 1980s saw Bryan appearing in some American productions including Cocktail with Tom Cruise and Gorillas in the Mist (1989) with Sigourney Weaver.

In more recent years, Bryan has had a voice role in Peter Rabbitt (2018) and appeared in the murder mystery series Darby and Joan (2022).  

Part: Bryan (right) became known to international audiences for his role in war drama Breaker Morant (1980) (pictured with Edward Woodward and Lewis FitzGerald)

History: The actor, from Panania, New South Wales, moved to the UK in 1972 and got his start performing in theatre at the Old Vic in London (pictured in the film F/X, 1986)