Known for movies
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
as Allen
Coach Carter (2005)
as Kenyon Stone
Finding Forrester (2000)
as Jamal Wallace
Don Jon (2013)
as Bobby
Short Info
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
| Date Of Birth | March 1, 1984 |
| Died | December 8, 2011, Macon, Georgia, United States |
| Fact | Only went to Finding Forrester (2000) audition to pay off cell phone bill expecting to get small part, but got lead. |
Rob Brown is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the films Finding Forrester, Take the Lead, and Coach Carter.
Yes. #WeOwnThisCity https://t.co/2Cq95FwjGe
— One of The Blacks (@BrocoliRobBrown) May 17, 2022
Brown was born in Harlem, New York, on April 19, 1984. His parents are both African-American. He has two sisters. Brown attended the High School of Performing Arts in New York City. He later studied acting at the Juilliard School.
Brown’s first film role was in the 2000 film Finding Forrester. He later appeared in the films Take the Lead and Coach Carter. He has also appeared in episodes of the television series Law & Order and Third Watch.
Brown’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million. He has earned a salary of $1 million for his work in film and television.
General Info
| Full Name | Rob Brown |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
| Date Of Birth | March 1, 1984 |
| Died | December 8, 2011, Macon, Georgia, United States |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Weight | 84 kg |
| Profession | Actor |
| Education | Amherst College, Poly Prep Country Day School |
| Nationality | American |
Accomplishments
| Awards | Tony Award for Best Original Score, Tony Award for Best Orchestrations, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Orchestrations, New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical, O... |
| Music Groups | New Edition, Heads of State, Every Little Step, My Prerogative, Don't Be Cruel |
| Nominations | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture |
| Movies | Finding Forrester, Coach Carter, Take the Lead, Live!, Stop-Loss, The Express, The Dark Knight Rises, Don Jon, Criminal Activities, Headfirst: A Year in the Life of the Surf |
| TV Shows | Treme, Blindspot |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Attended Amherst College in Amherst, MA, graduating in the class of 2006. He played varsity football and majored in psychology. |
| 2 | At the time of filming for Finding Forrester (2000), Brown attended Poly Prep High School in Brooklyn, NY, and played on their basketball team. |
| 3 | Only went to Finding Forrester (2000) audition to pay off cell phone bill expecting to get small part, but got lead. |
Pictures
Movies
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Break in White | Short post-production | 1 | |
| Blindspot | 2015-2017 | TV Series | Edgar Reade |
| Shooter | 2016 | TV Series | Donny Fenn |
| Criminal Activities | 2015 | Bryce | |
| Treme | 2010-2013 | TV Series | Delmond Lambreaux |
| Don Jon | 2013 | Bobby | |
| The Dark Knight Rises | 2012 | Allen | |
| Treme Musical Performances: Decoy | 2011 | Video short | Delmond |
| The Express | 2008 | Ernie Davis | |
| Stop-Loss | 2008 | Isaac 'Eyeball' Butler | |
| Live! | 2007 | Byron | |
| Take the Lead | 2006 | Rock | |
| Coach Carter | 2005 | Kenyon Stone | |
| Finding Forrester | 2000 | Jamal Wallace |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treme | 2010 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Hollywood to Syracuse: The Legacy of Ernie Davis | 2009 | Short | Himself |
| The Express: Making History - The Story of Ernie Davis | 2009 | Video short | Himself |
| The Express: Making of 'The Express' | 2009 | Video short | Himself |
| The Bonnie Hunt Show | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| HBO First Look | 2000-2008 | TV Series documentary | Himself / Ernie Davis |
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 2000 | TV Series | Himself |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | PFCS Award | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Best Newcomer | Finding Forrester (2000) |
| 2001 | Special Achievement Award | Satellite Awards | Outstanding New Talent | |
| 2001 | Young Artist Award | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor | Finding Forrester (2000) |
| 2000 | Sierra Award | Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards | Best Male Newcomer | Finding Forrester (2000) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | The Express (2008) |
| 2001 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Theatrical - Best Supporting Actor | Finding Forrester (2000) |
| 2001 | CFCA Award | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Most Promising Actor | Finding Forrester (2000) |
| 2001 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Youth Performance | Finding Forrester (2000) |
| 2001 | PFCS Award | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Best Performance by a Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role | Finding Forrester (2000) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
