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W. Earl Brown is credited as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Born on September 7, 1963, W. Earl Brown is from Golden Pond, Kentucky, United States. That works out to 62 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Calloway County High School and DePaul University. Credited works include The Dead Don't Hurt.
My Take
W. Earl Brown is the first name that comes to mind when I think of a truly great character actor. From a small Kentucky town to DePaul's drama program, he built a career on making the world around the leads feel real, whether as lovable Warren in There's Something About Mary or the grizzled Dan Dority in Deadwood. But his motion-capture work as Bill in The Last of Us is what truly floored me, an emotional gut-punch hidden inside a video game. He also writes and makes music, and I deeply respect that kind of journeyman versatility.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- W. Earl Brown
- Name (Japanese)
- W・アール・ブラウン
- Reading
- W・あーる・ぶらうん
- Born
- September 7, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Golden Pond, Kentucky, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor / television producer
2. Background
- High school
- Calloway County High School
- University
- DePaul University
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Dead Don't Hurt | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W.%20Earl%20Brown
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2572165
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 W. Earl Brown born?
Born September 7, 1963 (age 62).
Where is W. Earl Brown from?
W. Earl Brown is from Golden Pond, Kentucky, United States.
What does W. Earl Brown do?
W. Earl Brown works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor, television producer.
What is W. Earl Brown known for?
Notable works include The Dead Don't Hurt.
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