Billy Brown is an American actor known for his compelling performances in television and film, including recurring roles in How to Get Away with Murder, Sons of Anarchy, and Dexter, along with other notable appearances in Cloverfield and Star Trek.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Billy Brown
- Stage Name: Billy Brown
- Born: October 30, 1970
- Age: 55 years old
- Birthplace: Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: American
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.89 m
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Brown
- Siblings: Kathy Jean Brown
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Unknown
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Billy Brown was born on October 30, 1970, in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, United States. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, in a middle-class family. He grew up with his sister, Kathy Jean Brown.
His ethnicity is American, and his religion is Christianity. Details about his formal education are not publicly disclosed, though he pursued theatrical training in New York after starting as a model in California, transitioning from modeling and voiceover work to acting.
Career
Billy Brown began his acting career in 1993 with early film roles in Geronimo: An American Legend and Dreamrider. He built momentum through voice work in video games and appearances in films such as The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) and Cloverfield (2008).
He gained recognition for recurring roles in television, including Detective Mike Anderson in Dexter seasons 6 and 7 (2011-2012), August Marks in Sons of Anarchy seasons 5-7 (2012-2014), and leading parts like Richard ‘Death Row’ Reynolds in Lights Out (2011) and Archer Petit in Hostages (2013-2014).
His most prominent role came as Detective Nate Lahey in How to Get Away with Murder (2014-2020), appearing in 90 episodes.
Other credits include Proud Mary (2018), Working Man (2019), and voice roles in animated projects like Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay (2018).
Billy is praised for his strong screen presence, baritone voice, and ability to portray complex, charismatic characters. He continues to work in television and film, with credits spanning drama, action, and thriller genres.
Social Media
Billy Brown does not have a social media account.
Personal Life
Billy Brown, 55, maintains a private personal life, with no confirmed current spouse, partner, or children publicly known in reliable sources.
No past relationships are widely detailed or reported. He has kept family matters discreet, focusing on his professional career and occasional public appearances while prioritizing privacy.
Net Worth
Billy Brown’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting salaries and residuals in long-running television series like How to Get Away with Murder (multi-season role), Sons of Anarchy, and Dexter; earnings from film appearances in projects like Cloverfield, Proud Mary, and Working Man; voiceover work in video games and animated features; plus occasional endorsements or media opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
- Geronimo: An American Legend (1993)
- The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
- Cloverfield (2008)
- Star Trek (2009)
- Dexter (2011-2012)
- Sons of Anarchy (2012-2014)
- How to Get Away with Murder (2014-2020)
- Proud Mary (2018)
- Working Man (2020)