Billy Brown (actor)
Billy Brown is an American actor. In 2014, he began starring as Detective Nate Lahey 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.
Billy Brown | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 30, 1971 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–Present |
Early life
Brown was born and raised in Inglewood, California.[1]
Career
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.[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
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 | — | |
| 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
| 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
| 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
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Dexter | Nominated |
References
- "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 (March 2, 2014). "Aimee Garcia Cast In CBS Pilot 'Red Zone'; Billy Brown In ABC's 'How To Get Away'". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
- "ABC Picks Up Shonda Rhimes Drama, Renews 'Resurrection' and 'Once Upon a Time'". TheWrap. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
- 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
- Billy Brown at IMDb