Billy Brown (born October 30, 1971) is an American actor best known for his lead roles as Richard 'Death Row' Reynolds on the FX sports drama series Lights Out (2011), Archer Petit on the CBS drama series Hostages (2013–14), and Detective Nate Lahey on the ABC legal drama series How to Get Away with Murder (2014–20). He is also known for his supporting roles as Detective Mike Anderson on the sixth and seventh seasons of the Showtime crime thriller series Dexter (2011–12), and August Marks on the fifth, sixth, and seventh seasons of the FX action crime drama series Sons of Anarchy (2012–14).
Billy Brown | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 30, 1971 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
Early life
editBrown was born and raised in Inglewood, California.[1]
Career
editHe 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.[2] In 2012, he landed the recurring role of August Marks in the fifth and sixth season of Sons of Anarchy.[3] He also provided 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.[4] In 2014, he was cast opposite Viola Davis in ABC drama How to Get Away with Murder, produced by Shonda Rhimes.[5][6]
In 2018, Brown was cast in his first film leading role in the Screen Gems' thriller Proud Mary opposite Taraji P. Henson.[7]
Brown also voices recruiting commercials for the United States Marine Corps.[8]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| 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 | — | |
| 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 | Mr. Carson | |
| 2009 | Star Trek | Med Evac Pilot | |
| 2018 | Proud Mary | Tom Spencer | |
| 2018 | Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay | Ben Turner / Bronze Tiger | Voice |
| 2020 | Working Man | Walter Brewer |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–03 | As Told by Ginger | Mr. Patterson / Delivery Guy | 4 episodes |
| 2004 | Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation | Private 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" |
| 2005–06 | E-Ring | MSgt. Meeks | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Criminal Minds | Det. Ware | Episode: "Fear and Loathing" |
| 2007 | Backyards & Bullets | Craig Winslow | Unsold TV pilot |
| 2007–08 | 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" |
| 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" |
| 2011–12 | Dexter | Det. Mike Anderson | 11 episodes |
| 2012 | Transformers Prime | Cliffjumper | Episode: "Out of the Past" |
| 2013 | The Following | Troy Riley | 3 episodes |
| 2012–14 | Sons of Anarchy | August Marks | 14 episodes |
| 2013–14 | Hostages | Archer Petit | 15 episodes |
| 2014 | Legends | Robert McCombs | Episode: "Rogue" |
| 2014–20 | How to Get Away with Murder | Detective Nate Lahey | 90 episodes |
| 2015 | Adventure Time | The Vampire King | 3 episodes |
| 2023 | Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake | The Vampire King | Episode: "The Star" |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Jet Set Radio | DJ Professor K | |
| 2002 | Jet Set Radio Future[9] | ||
| 2004 | Hot Shots Golf Fore! | T-Bone | |
| 2004 | Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 | Zez-Kai Ell | |
| 2007 | Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars | Nod Announcer | |
| 2012 | Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed | DJ Professor K | Archive footage |
| 2018 | SEGA Heroes |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Dexter | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ a b "Billy Brown". American Broadcasting Companies. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
- ^ "'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 Hollywood. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
- ^ "ABC Picks Up Shonda Rhimes Drama, Renews 'Resurrection' and 'Once Upon a Time'". TheWrap. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (February 22, 2017). "'How to Get Away With Murder's' Billy Brown to Star With Taraji P. Henson in 'Proud Mary' (EXCLUSIVE)". Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ "Marines target March Madness in recruiting campaign"]". Los Angeles Times. March 16, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
- ^ Smilebit (February 25, 2002). Jet Set Radio Future (Xbox). Sega. Level/area: Credits.
External links
edit- Billy Brown at IMDb
