Cecil Brown (writer) facts for kids

Cecil Brown was born on July 3, 1943. He is an African-American writer and teacher. He writes novels, short stories, and movie scripts. He also teaches at a college. Some of his well-known works include The Life and Loves of Mr. ... (1969). He also helped write the 1977 Richard Pryor film Which Way Is Up?.

About Cecil Brown

Cecil Brown grew up in a countryside area called Bolton, North Carolina. He went to college at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. There, he studied English and earned his first degree in 1966.

Later, he continued his studies at Columbia University. He also earned a master's degree from the University of Chicago in 1967. Mr. Brown lived in Berkeley, California for a while. He returned there in the late 1980s and still lives and works there today. In 1993, he earned his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. His studies focused on African American history, folklore, and storytelling. Today, he is a professor at UC Berkeley.

Books and Films

Cecil Brown has written many books and worked on films. Here are some of his important works:

• The Life and Loves of Mr. ... (1969)
• Pryor Lives (1969)
• Days without Weather (1983)
• Coming Up Down Home (1993)
• I, Stagolee (1993)
• Stagolee Shot Billy (2003)
• Dude, Where's My Black Studies Department? (2007)
• Journey's End (2007)

Awards and Achievements

Cecil Brown has received several awards for his writing and academic work:

• Columbia University English Dept., Professor John Angus Burrell Memorial Prize, 1966: This award recognized his excellent work in English studies.
• Before Columbus Foundation American Book Award for Days Without Weather, 1984: This award celebrates outstanding literary works.
• Berlin Literary Fellowship, 1985: This fellowship allowed him to live and write in Berlin.
• Besonders Wertvoll Film Preises, 1986: This German award recognized his work in film.
• UC Berkeley, Mentor Fellowship, 1992: This fellowship supported his role in guiding and teaching students.