David Mann (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids David Mann Sr.
Mann in 2018
Born	(1966-08-07) August 7, 1966 (age 58) Fort Worth, Texas, US
Occupation	Actor, singer
Years active	1992—present
Spouse(s)	Tamela Mann ​ (m. 1988)​
Children	4

David Anthony Mann Sr. (born August 7, 1966) is a super talented American actor and gospel singer. You might know him best as the funny character Mr. Brown! He has starred in many plays, movies, and TV shows created by Tyler Perry.

David Mann often works alongside his real-life wife, Tamela Mann. She plays Cora, who is Mr. Brown's daughter in the stories. They make a great team on screen and in music!

David Mann's Journey

David Mann was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He has been married to Tamela Mann since 1988. Before working with Tyler Perry, they were both part of a famous gospel music group. This group was called "The Family" and was led by Kirk Franklin.

In 2018, David and Tamela recorded a special album together. It was a romantic soul album called Us Against the World. They often share their lives and music with their fans.

Becoming Mr. Brown

David Mann became very well-known for his role as Mr. Brown. This character first appeared in Tyler Perry's plays. Some of these popular plays include I Can Do Bad All By Myself and Meet the Browns.

He brought Mr. Brown to life in several movies too. You can see him as Mr. Brown in films like Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns and A Madea Homecoming. Mr. Brown is a beloved character known for his humor.

Acting Roles

David Mann has acted in many films and television shows. He often plays funny and heartwarming characters.

Movies Featuring David Mann

Television Shows Featuring David Mann

Music Albums

David Mann is also a talented gospel singer. He has released several albums.

• Mr. Brown's Good Ol' Time Church (2007)
• The Master Plan: Special Edition (with his wife, Tamela Mann) (2010)
• Us Against The World: The Love Project (2018)