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BILLY BROWN

Actor
Brown was born and raised in Inglewood, California. He is known for his role as detective Mike Anderson on Showtime's Dexter from 2011 to 2012. Previously he starred as boxer Richard "Death Row" Reynolds in the short-lived FX series Lights Out. In 2012 he landed the recurring role of August Marks in the fifth season of Sons of Anarchy. He also p...
BORN October 30, 1970
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HEIGHT 5'9" (1.75 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1981 – Present
BILLY BROWN

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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2000
ACADEMY AWARDS

Best Lead Performance (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit)

WINNER
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2004
GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture (NCIS)

WINNER
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2006
BAFTA FILM AWARDS

Outstanding Cinematic Achievement (Criminal Minds)

WINNER
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2007
CRITICS' CHOICE

Best Performance (Dexter)

WINNER

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Brown was born and raised in Inglewood, California. He is known for his role as detective Mike Anderson on Showtime's Dexter from 2011 to 2012. Previously he starred as boxer Richard "Death Row" Reynolds in the short-lived FX series Lights Out. In 2012 he landed the recurring role of August Marks in the fifth season of Sons of Anarchy. 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. In 2014, he was cast opposite Viola Davis in ABC drama How to Get Away with Murder, produced by Shonda Rhimes.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Bill Brown
  • Born October 30, 1970
  • Height 5'9" (1.75 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Active (Recently in High Potential)
  • Years Active 1981 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Private
  • Children 1
  • Social

🎬 FILMOGRAPHY

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