Peter Brown
Biography
Peter Brown was an American actor who began his career after serving in the Army in Alaska, where he wrote, directed and acted in plays for fellow troops. As a contract player for Warner Bros., he appeared in films including Darby's Rangers (1958) and Merrill's Marauders (1962). He became known for western television roles, playing Deputy Johnny McKay opposite John Russell in Lawman from 1958 to 1962 and Texas Ranger Chad Cooper in Laredo from 1965 to 1967, with guest parts in series such as Maverick, Cheyenne and Colt .45. Later film work included Summer Magic, Kitten with a Whip and Foxy Brown. He also had long runs on soap operas, among them Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless, One Life to Live and The Bold and the Beautiful.
80years old at death
- Born New York City
- Died Phoenix
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
- Pierre Lynn de Lappe (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 8
- Career span
- 59 years1957 to 2016
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A change of course
Brown was a member of the U.S. Army's 2nd Infantry Division and was stationed in Alaska, where he wrote, directed and acted in plays to entertain the other troops.
A change of course
After his discharge, Brown worked at a gasoline station on the Sunset Strip, where a customer paid with a credit card reading "Jack L. Warner"; Brown asked if he was one of the Warner Brothers.
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Worked with
Peter Brown shares two films with Andrew Duggan, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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All films by Joshua Logan
All films by Samuel Fuller
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