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Rob Brown was born on March 11, 1984 in New York City, New York, United States and is credited as a television actor and film actor. Rob Brown is 42 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Amherst College. Awards on record include Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film (2001).
My Take
Rob Brown has one of my favorite origin stories in modern acting, plucked from obscurity to star opposite Sean Connery in Finding Forrester and walking away with a Young Artist Award. What I respect is how he turned that lucky break into a durable career, anchoring Coach Carter, Take the Lead, and long runs on Treme and Blindspot. An Amherst College graduate, he brings intelligence and restraint rather than flash. He is the steady, believable presence a series can be built around. I trust him to ground a scene, and that reliability is rarer and more valuable than people realize.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rob Brown
- Name (Japanese)
- ロブ・ブラウン
- Reading
- ろぶ・ぶらうん
- Born
- March 11, 1984 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- University
- Amherst College
Awards & achievements
- 2001 Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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 Rob Brown born?
Born March 11, 1984 (age 42).
Where is Rob Brown from?
Rob Brown is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Rob Brown do?
Rob Brown works as television actor, film actor, actor.
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