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Dwier Brown, born on January 30, 1959 in Norton, Ohio, United States, is a film actor. As of 2026, Dwier Brown is 67 years old. Schooling on record includes Ashland University.
My Take
Dwier Brown is the kind of actor I deeply admire: not a marquee name, but a man who delivered one of cinema's most quietly devastating moments. As the father in Field of Dreams, his brief catch with Kevin Costner did what whole films fail to do. Coming out of small-town Ohio, he built a career as a dependable character actor across horror and family films alike. I find real dignity in performers who anchor a single unforgettable scene rather than chase the spotlight. His longevity says everything about craft over fame, and I respect that enormously.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dwier Brown
- Name (Japanese)
- ドワイヤー・ブラウン
- Reading
- どわいやー・ぶらうん
- Born
- January 30, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Norton, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Ashland University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwier%20Brown
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5318091
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dwier Brown born?
Born January 30, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Dwier Brown from?
Dwier Brown is from Norton, Ohio, United States.
What does Dwier Brown do?
Dwier Brown works as actor, film actor.
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