Pat Crawford Brown
Biography
Pat Crawford Brown was an American actress born on June 29, 1929, in New York City, New York, USA. Also known as Shirley G, she had 125 known acting credits in movies and television shows. She was best known for her work in The Rocketeer, Reality Bites, Desperate Housewives, Norbit, and the Sister Act movies. In her personal life, she was married to Calvin B. Brown until his death in 1976, and the couple had one child. Pat Crawford Brown retired from acting in 2013 and passed away on July 2, 2019, at the age of 90 years old.
Career overview
Pat Crawford Brown was an American actress born on June 29, 1929, in New York City, New York. Active in the entertainment industry with a known total of 125 acting credits, she became best known for her work in film and television. Her prominent screen appearances included roles in the movie The Rocketeer, Reality Bites, Norbit, and the Sister Act movies, as well as the television series Desperate Housewives.
Throughout her career, she was also known by the alternative name Shirley G. After a long and prolific career in acting, she retired from the profession in 2013. She passed away at the age of 90 on July 2, 2019.
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132 titles- Divorce Invitation (2012) as Myrtle
- Infinity (2011) as Edith
- Oliver's Ghost (2011) as Betty
- 2nd Take (2011) as Miriam
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Andy's Grandma
- Community (2009) as Pierce's Mom (voice)
- Labor Pains (2009) as Aunt Betty
- Mrs. Washington Goes to Smith (2009) as Helen
- Super Capers (2009) as Gertrude
- Mending Fences (2009) as County Clerk
- Swingtown (2008)
- Uncross the Stars (2008) as Norma
- Rules of Engagement (2007) as Pearl
- Saving Grace (2007) as Ethel Mae Wilson
- Norbit (2007) as Mrs. Henderson
- General Hospital: Night Shift (2007)
- Raines (2007)
- You, Me and Dupree (2006) as Aunt Kathy
- Bones (2005) as Landlady
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Thelma
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Bertha
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Woman - Historical Society
- Numb3rs (2005) as Older Woman
- The War at Home (2005) as Kathy
- Suits on the Loose (2005) as Sister Cutbank
- Crazylove (2005) as Old Lady
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Ida Greenberg
- Jack & Bobby (2004)
- Memron (2004) as Mom
- Arrested Development (2003) as Old Woman
- Daredevil (2003) as Old Lady on Plane
- Stuck on You (2003) as Mimmy
- Knee High P.I. (2003) as Cleaning Lady
- Monk (2002) as Nana Parlo
- Life with Bonnie (2002) as Candy
- The Division (2001) as Pappy
- According to Jim (2001) as Mrs. Reifschneider
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001)
- The Proud Family (2001) as Agnus (voice)
- Lizzie McGuire (2001) as Mrs. Robinson
- State of Grace (2001) as Reverend Mother
- These Old Broads (2001) as Miriam Hodges
- The Medicine Show (2001) as Crickety Nurse
- Perfect Lover (2001)
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Female Dental Patient
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Mrs. Cassini
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Millie - Pharmacist
- Nikki (2000) as Mrs. Hiebaum
- Playing Mona Lisa (2000) as Grandma Ida Weinberg
- Family Guy (1999) as Lead Sanka Dancer (voice)
- Judging Amy (1999) as Waitress Louise
- Judging Amy (1999) as Waitress Polly
- The Norm Show (1999) as Mrs. Lefkowitz
- Grown Ups (1999) as Elderly Woman
- Forces of Nature (1999) as Florence
- Two Guys and a Girl (1998) as Librarian
- L.A. Doctors (1998) as Old Lady Patient
- Jack Frost (1998) as Scorekeeper
- Johnny Skidmarks (1998) as Mrs. Starkey
- The Godson (1998) as Toenail Lady
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Old Lady
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Annie (segment "Town of Remembrance")
- Fired Up (1997) as Sister Mary Grace
- George & Leo (1997)
- Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) as Truck Stop Waitress
- Chicago Sons (1997)
- Johnny Mysto: Boy Wizard (1997) as Margaret Lattimer
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Mrs. Larson
- Profiler (1996) as Sister Mary
- The Pretender (1996) as Millie Reynolds
- Suddenly Susan (1996) as Freida
- Suddenly Susan (1996) as Mildred
- Dark Skies (1996)
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Mrs. Hopkins
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Sadie
- Unhappily Ever After (1995) as Sadie Glickstein
- Can't Hurry Love (1995) as Old Lady
- ER (1994) as Mrs. Votey
- Ellen (1994) as Rose
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Maid
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Ms. Little
- Reality Bites (1994) as Cashier
- Tom (1994)
- NYPD Blue (1993) as Mrs. Klein
- NYPD Blue (1993) as Old Woman
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Mrs. Macarthy
- The John Larroquette Show (1993) as Chris' Mom
- Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) as Choir Nun
- Bakersfield P.D. (1993) as Woman
- Based on an Untrue Story (1993) as Judge
- Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert (1993) as Martha
- Mad About You (1992) as Neighbor
- Love & War (1992)
- Hearts Afire (1992) as Landlady
- Sister Act (1992) as Choir Nun
- Camp Wilder (1992)
- Bodies of Evidence (1992)
- Demonic Toys (1992) as Mrs. Michaels
- Home Improvement (1991) as Mrs. Kluzewski
- Step by Step (1991) as Mrs. Hill
- Dinosaurs (1991) as Stenographer (voice)
- The Rocketeer (1991) as Mrs. Pye
- Sins of the Mother (1991) as Foreman
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Salvation Army Soldier
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Nurse
- Dream On (1990) as Frieda
- Get a Life (1990) as Aunt Molly
- The Bradys (1990)
- Out of Sight, Out of Mind (1990) as Nurse
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Woman
- Coach (1989) as Secretary
- Coach (1989) as Mrs. Thorkelson
- Brand New Life (1989)
- Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death (1989) as Secretary
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mrs. Ruebner
- Murphy Brown (1988) as Mrs. O'Brien
- Murphy Brown (1988) as Sister Mary Margaret O'Brien
- Dear John (1988) as Kirk's Mom
- Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) as Mrs. Meeker
- Liberace: Behind the Music (1988) as Nancy
- Married... with Children (1987) as Bingo Caller
- La Bella y la Bestia (1987) as Old Woman
- Matlock (1986) as Old Woman
- L.A. Law (1986) as Jury Foreman
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "The Little People of Killany Woods")
- Moonlighting (1985) as Cleaning Lady
- Growing Pains (1985) as Kathleen
- Do You Remember Love (1985) as Woman
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Cashier
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Woman
- Highway to Heaven (1984)
- Knots Landing (1979) as Owner
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Pat Crawford Brown best known for?
Pat Crawford Brown is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dick Tracy (1990), Community (2009), Please Twins! (2003), Cypher (2002).
When and where was Pat Crawford Brown born?
Pat Crawford Brown was born on June 29, 1929 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on July 2, 2019.
How many credits does Pat Crawford Brown have?
Pat Crawford Brown has accumulated over 132 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2012.
What is Pat Crawford Brown's background in cinema and television?
Pat Crawford Brown was an American actress born on June 29, 1929, in New York City, New York, USA. Also known as Shirley G, she had 125 known acting credits in movies and television shows. She was best known for her work in The Rocketeer, Reality Bites, Desperate Housewives, Norbit, and the Sister Act movies. In her pe...