Known for movies
Short Info
Spouse | Martin Schuemann, Dixie Dansercoer |
Downtown Julie Brown (born Julie Dorne Brown; August 27, 1961) is an English television presenter, actress, disc jockey, and model. She is best known for her work on MTV in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Brown was born in London, England. Her father, Tony, was a professional photographer, and her mother, Jan, was a model. Brown has two older sisters, Debbie and Julie. Brown’s parents divorced when she was four years old, and she and her sisters were raised by their mother.
Brown began her career as a model, appearing in magazines such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. She also appeared in commercials for products such as L’Oréal cosmetics. In 1984, Brown moved to New York City to pursue a career in television.
Brown’s first major television role was as a VJ on MTV’s flagship show, MTV Video Music Awards. Brown quickly became one of the most popular VJs on MTV, hosting her own show, Downtown Julie Brown’s World Dance Party, and appearing as a correspondent on other shows such as MTV News. Brown also appeared in a number of music videos, including Madonna’s “Material Girl” and Duran Duran’s “Notorious.”
In 1992, Brown left MTV to pursue a career in acting. She appeared in a number of films, including the cult classic Wayne’s World, and had a recurring role on the television series Martin. Brown also hosted her own talk show, The Downtown Julie Brown Show, on the E! network.
In recent years, Brown has made a number of cameo appearances on television shows such as RuPaul’s Drag Race and Lip Sync Battle. She has also appeared in a number of commercials, including one for the dating app Tinder.
Brown is married to television producer Scott Karpf. The couple has two children.
General Info
Profession | Actor, VJ, Radio personality, TV Personality |
Nationality | British |
Family
Spouse | Martin Schuemann, Dixie Dansercoer |
Children | Gianna Schuermann |
Parents | Valentine Brown, Doreen Brown |
Siblings | Shirley Brown, Paul Brown, Carol Brown, Mark Brown, Sharon Brown, Terry Brown |
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Movies
Camera Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Supernatural | 2008-2009 | TV Series grip - 22 episodes | |
Battlestar Galactica | 2008-2009 | TV Series grip - 20 episodes | |
Kyle XY | 2006-2008 | TV Series grip - 24 episodes | |
Whisper | 2007/I | grip: second unit - as Downtown Brown | |
Blood Ties | 2007 | TV Series grip - 3 episodes | |
Sisters | 2006/I | lamp operator - as David Brown | |
Slither | 2006 | grip - as 'Downtown' Dave Brown | |
The Colt | 2005 | TV Movie grip - as Downtown Brown | |
Lies Like Truth | 2004 | best boy grip | |
The Days | 2004 | TV Series key grip: second unit | |
Timeline | 2003 | crane technician: Technocrane - uncredited | |
Arbor Vitae | 2003 | Short lamp operator - as 'Downtown' Dave Brown | |
Spasm | 2001 | key grip | |
Dark Water | 2001 | key grip | |
Final Destination | 2000 | grip - as David Brown | |
Cold Squad | 1998 | TV Series grip | |
Saban's Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation | 1997 | TV Series grip: second unit |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia