Earl Jolly Brown facts for kids

Edwin Earl "Jolly" Brown (born October 18, 1939 – died August 26, 2006) was an American actor. He was known for his roles in movies and on television during the 1970s and 1980s.

Meet Edwin "Jolly" Brown

Edwin Earl Brown was born in Houston, Texas. He became an actor and was often called "Jolly" Brown. He worked in Hollywood for about 17 years, from 1973 to 1990.

His Acting Career

Jolly Brown appeared in several films and TV shows. He often played characters who were strong or had a big presence. His acting career showed his talent in both action movies and comedy shows.

Famous Movie Roles

One of Jolly Brown's most famous roles was as a character named Whisper. He played Whisper in the 1973 James Bond film Live and Let Die. In this movie, Whisper was a henchman, which means he worked for the main villain.

He also appeared in other movies from the 1970s. These included Black Belt Jones in 1974, where he played a character named Jelly. In the same year, he was in Truck Turner. In 1975, he acted in the movie Linda Lovelace for President. Later, in 1984, he had a small part in the popular film Beverly Hills Cop.

Television Appearances

Besides movies, Jolly Brown was also active on television. He appeared in many popular TV series. Some of these shows included the classic detective series Perry Mason. He was also seen in the comedy show The Odd Couple. Another well-known show he appeared in was Laverne and Shirley, which was a very popular comedy about two friends.

Jolly Brown passed away on August 26, 2006, in Clark County, Nevada. He is remembered for his unique roles in both film and television.