Brian Delate (1949) is an American character actor, known for his solid presence and performances in supporting roles, often in dramas and thrillers. He specializes in embodying authoritative or complex figures, such as military personnel, police officers, law enforcement officials, or ordinary yet intense individuals, often in high-stress situations.

His filmography includes notable films such as *The Shawshank Redemption* (1994), where he plays a guard, Captain Fred Hamill in Steven Spielberg's *Saving Private Ryan* (1998), Truman's father in *The Truman Show* (1998), and roles in *Starship Troopers* (1997) and Ridley Scott's *American Gangster* (2007). Delate is appreciated for his measured and authentic acting, which adds credibility and depth to the supporting characters that populate his works.