Sterling K. Brown

Sterling K. Brown

Born:April 5, 1976

Place of Birth:St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Sterling Kelby Brown, born on April 5, 1976, has established himself as a prominent American actor with a versatile range of talents. Throughout his career, Brown has garnered an impressive collection of awards, including three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. His exceptional acting abilities have not only earned him critical acclaim but also a spot on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018.

One of Brown's standout performances was his portrayal of Christopher Darden in the FX limited series, "The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story" in 2016. This role not only showcased his acting prowess but also earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. Additionally, his role as Randall Pearson in the NBC drama series "This Is Us" from 2016 to 2022 earned him another Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

In the realm of film, Brown has left a lasting impact with his performances in various projects. He received critical acclaim for his role in "Marshall" in 2017 and made a memorable appearance in the groundbreaking film "Black Panther" in 2018. His talent was further showcased in films such as "Hotel Artemis" in 2019, "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul." in 2022, and "Biosphere" in 2023.

Apart from his live-action roles, Sterling K. Brown has also lent his voice to animated films, including "The Angry Birds Movie 2" and "Frozen II" in 2019. His ability to bring depth and emotion to his characters, whether through voice acting or on-screen performances, has solidified his reputation as a versatile and accomplished actor in the industry.

Brown's talent and dedication to his craft have not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by his Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "American Fiction" in 2023. His ability to seamlessly transition between dramatic and comedic roles, as seen in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," further highlights his versatility as an actor.

With a magnetic presence on both stage and screen, Sterling K. Brown continues to captivate audiences with his compelling performances and nuanced portrayals of complex characters. His contributions to the world of entertainment have solidified his status as a highly respected and influential figure in the industry.

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Filmography

Acting

Black Panther

Black Panther

N'Jobu

2018

King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within his own country as well as without. Using powers reserved to Wakandan kings, T'Challa assumes the Black Panther mantle to join with ex-girlfriend Nakia, the queen-mother, his princess-kid sister, members of the Dora Milaje (the Wakandan 'special forces') and an American secret agent, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.
Frozen II

Frozen II

Mattias (voice)

2019

Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf head far into the forest to learn the truth about an ancient mystery of their kingdom.
Atlas

Atlas

Colonel Elias Banks

2024

A brilliant counterterrorism analyst with a deep distrust of AI discovers it might be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry.
The Predator

The Predator

Traeger

2018

When a young boy accidentally triggers the universe's most lethal hunters' return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled scientist can prevent the end of the human race.
Waves

Waves

Ronald

2019

A controlling father’s attempts to ensure that his two children succeed in high school backfire after his son experiences a career-ending sports injury. Their familial bonds are eventually placed under severe strain by an unexpected tragedy.
The Angry Birds Movie 2

The Angry Birds Movie 2

Garry (voice)

2019

Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fight a common threat. Aggressive birds from an island covered in ice are planning to use an elaborate weapon to destroy the fowl and swine.
Stay

Stay

Frederick / Devon

2005

Psychiatrist Sam Foster has a new patient, Henry Letham, who claims to be suicidal. In trying to diagnose him, Sam visits Henry's prior therapist and also finds Henry's mother -- even though Henry has said that he murdered both of his parents. As reality starts to contradict fact, Sam spirals into an unstable mental state. Then he finds a clue as to how and when Henry may try to kill himself, and races to try to stop him.
Marshall

Marshall

Joseph Spell

2017

Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, battles through one of his career-defining cases.
American Fiction

American Fiction

Clifford Ellison

2023

A novelist fed up with the establishment profiting from "Black" entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Sgt. Hurd

2016

In 2002, cable news producer Kim Barker decides to shake up her routine by taking a daring new assignment in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dislodged from her comfortable American lifestyle, Barker finds herself in the middle of an out-of-control war zone. Luckily, she meets Tanya Vanderpoel, a fellow journalist who takes the shell-shocked reporter under her wing. Amid the militants, warlords and nighttime partying, Barker discovers the key to becoming a successful correspondent.
The Rhythm Section

The Rhythm Section

Serra

2020

When she discovers the plane crash that claimed the lives of her family was no accident, Stephanie Patrick enters the dark, complex world of international espionage seeking vengeance. With nothing left to lose, Stephanie transforms from victim to assassin and discovers that neither revenge nor the truth are what they appear.
Righteous Kill

Righteous Kill

Rogers

2008

Two veteran New York City detectives work to identify the possible connection between a recent murder and a case they believe they solved years ago; is there a serial killer on the loose, and did they perhaps put the wrong person behind bars?
Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar

Co-Worker

2002

Sidney and Dre can attribute their lifelong friendship and the launch of their careers to one single childhood instant... witnessing the birth of hip-hop on a New York street corner. Now some 15 years later, she is a revered music critic at a national magazine and he is a successful, though unfulfilled, hip-hop record company executive. Both come to realize that their true life passions will only be fulfilled by remembering what they learned that day on the corner.
Hotel Artemis

Hotel Artemis

Sherman / Waikiki

2018

Los Angeles, June 21st, 2028. While the streets are being torn apart by riots, the Nurse, who runs a clandestine hospital for criminals in the penthouse of the Artemis, a closed old hotel, has a rough night dealing with troublemaker clients: thieves, assassins, someone from the past and the one who owns the place and the whole city.
Our Idiot Brother

Our Idiot Brother

Officer Omar

2011

Everybody has one—the sibling who is always just a little bit behind the curve when it comes to getting his life together. For sisters Liz, Miranda and Natalie, that person is their perennially upbeat brother, Ned. But as each of their lives begins to unravel, Ned's family comes to realise that Ned isn't such an idiot after all.

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