Rob Brown
Biography
Rob Brown is an American actor who began his acting career as a teenager, making his debut in Finding Forrester (2000). Born in Harlem, New York, and raised in Brooklyn, he auditioned at 16 expecting an extra role, but director Gus Van Sant cast him as high school basketball player Jamal Wallace. Brown earned positive notices for his first film, playing opposite Sean Connery. He went on to appear as basketball player Kenyon Stone in Coach Carter (2005) and as a high school student in the dance film Take the Lead (2006), and he portrayed football player Ernie Davis in The Express (2008). On television, he starred as jazz musician Delmond Lambreaux in Treme from 2010 to 2013 and as FBI Special Agent Edgar Reade in Blindspot from 2015 to 2020. His later film work includes Bobby in Don Jon (2013) and Bryce in Criminal Activities (2015).
42years old
Turns 43 on March 11in 147 days
- Born New York City
- Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
Movie Career
- Films
- 8
- Career span
- 15 years2000 to 2015
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First role
Brown was 16 when he tried out for Finding Forrester hoping for an extra part, but director Gus Van Sant picked him to play high school basketball player Jamal Wallace, and it became his acting debut.
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Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2001 | Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film | Finding Forrester | Won |
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