Billy Brown (actor)
- Not to be confused with actor Billy Aaron Brown.
| Billy Brown | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 30, 1970 Inglewood, California[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983 |
Billy Brown (born October 30, 1970) is an American actor. In 2014, Brown began starring in the Shonda Rhimes drama series, How to Get Away with Murder. He is also known for his roles in the television series Lights Out, Dexter, Sons of Anarchy, and Hostages.
Early life
Brown was born on October 30, 1970 and raised in Inglewood, California.[1] He graduated high school in 1988.[2]
Career
In 2011, Brown starred as boxer Richard "Death Row" Reynolds in the short-lived FX series Lights Out.[3] He performed the role of Detective Mike Anderson on Showtime's Dexter from 2011 to 2012. In 2012 he landed the recurring role of August Marks in the fifth season of Sons of Anarchy.[4] He also provides the second voice of Cliffjumper in the animated series Transformers: Prime. In 2013, he portrayed Agent Troy Riley in the first season of The Following.
Brown starred opposite Toni Collette in the CBS drama series Hostages from 2013-14.[5] In 2014, he was cast opposite Viola Davis in ABC drama How to Get Away with Murder, produced by Shonda Rhimes.[6][7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Geronimo: An American Legend | Native American | |
| 1993 | Dreamrider | Boy in Boston | |
| 1997 | The Beautician and the Beast | Fireman | |
| 1997 | The Lost World: Jurassic Park | InGen Worker | |
| 2001 | Second Coming | N/A | |
| 2002 | The Wild Thornberrys Movie | Rhino (voice) | |
| 2005 | House of the Dead 2 | Griffin | |
| 2008 | I Am Bubba | Bubba | Short film |
| 2008 | Cloverfield | Staff Sgt. Pryce | |
| 2008 | Lakeview Terrace | Patrolman | |
| 2009 | Race to Witch Mountain | Carson | |
| 2009 | Star Trek | Med Evac Pilot | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation | Pvt. Ottis Brick | Television film |
| 2004 | CSI: NY | George Thomas | Episode: "Grand Master" |
| 2004 | NCIS | Chief Petty Officer Velat | Episode: "Heart Break" |
| 2005 | Cold Case | Donald Williams | Episode: "Strange Fruit" |
| 2005–2006 | E-Ring | MSgt. Meeks | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Criminal Minds | Det. Ware | Episode: "Fear and Loathing" |
| 2007 | Backyards & Bullets | Craig Winslow | Unsold TV pilot |
| 2007–2008 | Dirt | Tweety McDaniel | 3 episodes |
| 2009 | Southland | Talib | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | Californication | Marcy's Date | Episode: "The Land of Rape and Honey" |
| 2010 | CSI: NY | Business Pedestrian | Episode: "Unfriendly Chat" |
| 2010 | Criminal Minds | Coffee Shop Patron | Episode: "Compromising Positions" |
| 2011 | Reconstruction | Sam | Unsold TV pilot |
| 2011 | Lights Out | Richard 'Death Row' Reynolds | 11 episodes |
| 2012 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Joe Marshall | Episode: "Official Story" |
| 2011–2012 | Dexter | Det. Mike Anderson | 11 episodes Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series |
| 2013 | The Following | Troy Riley | 3 episodes |
| 2012–2014 | Sons of Anarchy | August Marks | 14 episodes |
| 2013–2014 | Hostages | Archer Petit | 15 episodes |
| 2014 | Legends | Robert McCombs | Episode: "Rogue" |
| 2014–present | How to Get Away with Murder | Detective Nate Lahey | 30 episodes |
| 2015 | Adventure Time: Stakes | The Vampire King | 3 episodes |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Jet Set Radio | DJ Professor K | Voice |
| 2002 | Jet Set Radio Future | DJ Professor K | Voice |
| 2004 | Hot Shots Golf Fore! | T-Bone | Voice |
References
- 1 2 "Billy Brown". American Broadcasting Companies. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ↑ "Billy Brown on his Childhood Barbershop in Inglewood". Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Season 14. Episode 32. February 25, 2016. American Broadcasting Company. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
- ↑ "'Lights Out' Actor Joins 'Dexter' in Key Role (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. May 25, 2011.
- ↑ "Billy Brown to play opposite Harold Perrineau in 'Sons of Anarchy'". Digital Spy. June 8, 2012.
- ↑ "Billy Brown compares his roles on 'Hostages' and 'Sons of Anarchy'". Entertainment Weekly. September 23, 2013.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (2014-03-02). "Aimee Garcia Cast In CBS Pilot 'Red Zone'; Billy Brown In ABC's 'How To Get Away'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
- ↑ "ABC Picks Up Shonda Rhimes Drama, Renews 'Resurrection' and 'Once Upon a Time'". TheWrap. Retrieved 2014-05-10.