Olivia Brown
Biography
Olivia Margarette Brown is an American actress born on April 10, 1960. While her place of birth is listed as both Frankfurt, Germany and Livonia, Michigan in the provided materials, she was raised in Livonia, Michigan and later moved to California, graduating from Santa Monica High School. Brown is known for television roles including Detective Trudy Joplin on Miami Vice, Vanessa Hargraves on Designing Women, Barbara Lee on Moesha, and recurring appearances on 7th Heaven. She also guest starred as a psychic named Starr in an episode of Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Her film credits include Throw Momma from the Train, 48 Hrs., All Tied Up, and Streets of Fire.
Career overview
Olivia Margarette Brown is an American actress born on April 10, 1960. She was born in Frankfurt, Germany and raised in Livonia, Michigan, before her family eventually moved to California. She is a graduate of Santa Monica High School.
In television, Brown played Detective Trudy Joplin on Miami Vice and Vanessa Hargraves on Designing Women. She also played a recurring character on 7th Heaven and played Barbara Lee as a recurring character on Moesha. Additionally, she guest starred in an episode of Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman as a psychic named Starr.
Brown has also acted in several films. Her film credits include Throw Momma from the Train, 48 Hrs., All Tied Up, and Streets of Fire.
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Full Filmography
30 titles- Blue Lightning (2023) as Mattie
- The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself (2022) as Lucy
- Noxious (2018)
- Our Dream Christmas (2017) as Stephanie Carter
- Jackers (2011) as Mama
- Not Easily Broken (2009) as Mrs. Reid
- Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar (1999) as Natalie
- Moesha (1996) as Barbara Lee
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Patricia Hamilton
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Lucy
- All Tied Up (1994) as Tara
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Star
- Out All Night (1992)
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Professor Langely
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Lola
- Memories of Murder (1990) as Brenda
- Family Matters (1989) as Vanessa
- Miami Vice: Freefall (1989) as Det. Trudy Joplin
- Dear John (1988) as Denise
- Monsters (1988) as Jewel
- Throw Momma from the Train (1987) as Ms. Gladstone
- Designing Women (1986) as Vanessa Hargraves
- Miami Vice (1984) as Trudy Joplin
- Streets of Fire (1984) as Addie
- Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper (1984) as Det. Trudy Joplin
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Rhoda
- 48 Hrs. (1982) as Candy
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Kid Paranormal as Ms. Creel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Olivia Brown best known for?
Olivia Brown is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Thunder (1977), Moesha (1996), Lady Vengeance (2005), Sister, Sister (1994).
When and where was Olivia Brown born?
Olivia Brown was born on April 10, 1960 in Livonia, Michigan, USA.
How many credits does Olivia Brown have?
Olivia Brown has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2023.
What is Olivia Brown's background in cinema and television?
Olivia Margarette Brown is an American actress born on April 10, 1960. While her place of birth is listed as both Frankfurt, Germany and Livonia, Michigan in the provided materials, she was raised in Livonia, Michigan and later moved to California, graduating from Santa Monica High School. Brown is known for television...