Billy Brown
Biography
Billy Brown is a male actor born in Inglewood, California, USA. His known credits include 36 roles. He is known for his roles in television series such as Dexter, Lights Out, Sons of Anarchy, The Following, Hostages, and How to Get Away with Murder. Brown also provided the second voice of Cliffjumper in the animated series Transformers: Prime. He has appeared opposite notable actresses including Toni Collette and Viola Davis. Brown's birthday is October 30, 1970.
Career overview
Billy Brown is a male actor born on October 30, 1970, in Inglewood, California, USA. He is known for his work in television series. Brown played the role of detective Mike Anderson on Showtime's Dexter from 2011 to 2012. He also appeared in the short-lived FX series Lights Out as boxer Richard "Death Row" Reynolds.
In addition to his work in these series, Brown landed a recurring role as August Marks in the fifth season of Sons of Anarchy. He also provided the second voice of Cliffjumper in the animated series Transformers: Prime. Brown portrayed Agent Troy Riley in the first season of The Following in 2013. He starred opposite Toni Collette in the CBS drama series Hostages from 2013-14.
Brown was cast opposite Viola Davis in the ABC drama How to Get Away with Murder, produced by Shonda Rhim. He has a total of 36 known credits in acting. Brown has also been involved in other projects, but the details of these are not specified in the available information.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
40 titles- High Potential (2024) as Charles Hale
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Vampire King (voice)
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Vampire King / Clock Archer (voice)
- Amber Tamm (2021) Sound Designer
- Working Man (2019) as Walter Brewer
- Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay (2018) as Bronze Tiger (voice)
- Proud Mary (2018) as Tom
- Westworld (2016) Stunts
- How to Get Away with Murder (2014) as Nate Lahey
- Legends (2014) as Robert McCombs
- Legends (2014) as Stranger
- The Following (2013) as Agent Troy Riley
- Hostages (2013) as Archer
- Lights Out (2011) as Death Row Reynolds
- Transformers: Prime (2010) as Cliffjumper (voice)
- Southland (2009) as Talib
- Star Trek (2009) as Med Evac Pilot
- Race to Witch Mountain (2009) as Carson
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as August Marks
- Cloverfield (2008) as Staff Sgt. Pryce
- Californication (2007) as Marcy's Date
- Dirt (2007) as Tweety McDaniel
- Backyards & Bullets (2007) as Craig Winslow
- Dexter (2006) as Mike Anderson
- Dexter (2006) as Det. Mike Anderson
- House of the Dead 2 (2006) as Griffin
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Det. Ware
- CSI: NY (2004) as George Thomas
- Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (2004) as Pvt. Ottis Brick
- NCIS (2003) as Velat
- Cold Case (2003) as Donald Williams
- Far From Home (2003) as Mr. Patterson (voice)
- The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002) as Rhino (voice)
- Summer of Camp Caprice (2001) as Mr. Patterson (voice)
- As Told by Ginger (2000) as Mr. Patterson (voice)
- As Told by Ginger (2000) as Mr. Patterson / Delivery Guy (voice)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Joe Marshall
- The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) as InGen Worker
- Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) as Native American
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Billy Brown best known for?
Billy Brown is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including High Potential (2024), Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023), Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023), Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay (2018).
When and where was Billy Brown born?
Billy Brown was born on October 30, 1970 in Inglewood, California, USA.
How many credits does Billy Brown have?
Billy Brown has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2024.
What is Billy Brown's background in cinema and television?
Billy Brown is a male actor born in Inglewood, California, USA. His known credits include 36 roles. He is known for his roles in television series such as Dexter, Lights Out, Sons of Anarchy, The Following, Hostages, and How to Get Away with Murder. Brown also provided the second voice of Cliffjumper in the animated se...