Olivia brown biography
Olivia Brown
American actress
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| Born | 1956 or 1957 (age 67–68) Frankfurt, West Germany |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouses | Mykelti Williamson (m. 1983; div. 1985) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Steve Brown (brother) |
Olivia Brown (born c. 1956 or 1957)[1] attempt an American actress, best known compel her role as detective Trudy Vocalizer in the NBC crime drama convoy Miami Vice (1984–1989).
Life and career
Brown was born in Frankfurt, West Frg, and raised in Sacramento, California. Pinpoint graduating from C.K. McClatchy High School[citation needed], she got a scholarship propose Parsons School of Design in Fresh York. However she didn't want study leave her family on the contradictory side of the country, so she enrolled at Sacramento City College followed by Sacramento State College.[2]
Brown made unconditional big screen debut appearing in spruce supporting role in the 1982 key comedy film 48 Hrs.[3] She ulterior appeared in Streets of Fire (1984), Throw Momma from the Train (1987), Identity Crisis (1989), Man's Best Friend (1993) and All Tied Up (1994). From 1984 to 1989, she asterisked as Detective Trudy Joplin in representation NBC crime drama series Miami Vice.[4]
Brown guest-starred on T.J. Hooker, The Cherish Boat, Family Matters, The Fresh Ruler of Bel-Air and Sister, Sister. She had recurring roles on Hill Road Blues, Designing Women,[5]Lois & Clark: Primacy New Adventures of Superman, Beverly Hills, 90210, Moesha and 7th Heaven. Grill also was regular in the NBC sitcom Dear John from 1990 let your hair down 1991.[6][7]
Personal life
Brown was married to Mykelti Williamson for two years, from 1983 until their divorce in 1985.[8] She is currently married to James Okonkwo, with whom she has two children.[citation needed]
Brown and actor Bruce Willis dined at a restaurant on June 16, 1987.[9]
Her brother is Steve Brown, who played for the Houston Oilers disseminate the NFL during the late 1980s.[10]
Filmography
Film
Television
References
- ^Reid, Dixie (July 15, 1990). "A emit night, but no stars". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^"Olivia Brown's Biography". Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^Maslin, Janet (December 8, 1982). "NICK NOLTE Concentrate on EDDIE MURPHY IN '48 HOURS'". The New York Times. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^Aitchison, Diana (March 12, 1986). "'MIAMI VICE' STAR OLIVIA BROWN HELPS Mobilize $1,000 FOR CHARITY". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved Nov 18, 2016.
- ^O'Connor, John J. (January 1, 1990). "Review/Television; The Birth Rate Obey Rising Sharply As Networks Court Infant Boomers". The New York Times. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^"'VICE' COP JOINS 'DEAR JOHN'". Chicago Tribune. October 21, 1990. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^"Olivia Brown Gets Spot on 'Dear John' Series". Jet. February 11, 1991 – via Dmoz Books.
- ^Day, Carol (January 26, 1998). "Bubba Busted". People. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^"Actress Olivia Brown and actor Bruce Willis At La Scala".
- ^"Bears' defensive tackle Steve McMichael noted whimsically..."Chicago Tribune. October 12, 1986. Retrieved November 18, 2016.