Olivia Brown facts for kids
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Olivia Brown
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| Born | 1956/1957 (age 68–69) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Steve Brown (brother) |
Olivia Brown is an American actress. She is well-known for her role as Detective Trudy Joplin in the TV show Miami Vice. This popular crime drama aired on NBC from 1984 to 1989.
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About Olivia Brown
Olivia Brown was born in Frankfurt, West Germany. She grew up in Sacramento, California, in the United States. After finishing high school at C.K. McClatchy High School, she earned a scholarship. This scholarship was to attend Parsons School of Design in New York.
However, Olivia decided to stay closer to her family. She chose to study at Sacramento City College first. Later, she continued her education at Sacramento State College.
Starting Her Acting Journey
Olivia Brown began her acting career in movies. Her first big movie role was in the action-comedy film 48 Hrs. in 1982. She played a supporting character named Candy.
After that, she appeared in several other films. These included Streets of Fire (1984) and Throw Momma from the Train (1987). She also acted in Identity Crisis (1989) and Man's Best Friend (1993). In 1994, she was in the movie All Tied Up.
Becoming a TV Star
Olivia Brown is most famous for her role as Detective Trudy Joplin. She played this character for five years on the NBC crime drama Miami Vice. The show was very popular from 1984 to 1989.
Besides Miami Vice, Olivia also appeared in many other TV shows. She had guest roles on shows like T.J. Hooker and The Love Boat. She also appeared in popular family shows. These included Family Matters, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Sister, Sister.
Olivia also had roles that appeared in multiple episodes. She was in Hill Street Blues and Designing Women. She also appeared in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and Beverly Hills, 90210. Later, she had roles in Moesha and 7th Heaven. From 1990 to 1991, Olivia was a regular cast member on the NBC sitcom Dear John.
Olivia's Family Life
Olivia Brown has been married twice. Her first marriage was to actor Mykelti Williamson. They were married for two years, from 1983 to 1985.
Currently, Olivia is married to James Okonkwo. They have two children together.
Olivia also has a brother named Steve Brown. Steve was a professional football player. He played for the Houston Oilers in the NFL during the late 1980s.
Olivia Brown's Work
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Olivia Brown has been in.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1982 | 48 Hrs. | Candy | |
| 1984 | Streets of Fire | Addie | |
| 1989 | Throw Momma from the Train | Ms. Gladstone | |
| Identity Crisis | Domino | ||
| 1990 | Memories of Murder | Brenda | TV movie |
| 1993 | Man's Best Friend | Lab Assistant | |
| 1994 | All Tied Up | Tara | Video |
| 1998 | Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar | Natalie | |
| 2009 | Not Easily Broken | Mrs. Reid | |
| 2010 | Fast Lane | Mama | |
| 2012 | House Arrest | Rachel Willows | |
| 2017 | Our Dream Christmas | Stephanie Carter |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1983 | T.J. Hooker | Rhoda | Episode: "Sweet Sixteen and Dead" |
| For Love and Honor | Sammy | Episode: "For Love and Honor (Pilot)" | |
| Hill Street Blues | Vicki | Recurring cast: season 4 | |
| 1986 | The Love Boat | Lois Hendrix | Episode: "Spain Cruise: The Matadors: Parts 1 & 2" |
| 1984-89 | Miami Vice | Detective Trudy Joplin | Main cast |
| 1989 | Paradise | Belle | Episode: "All the Pretty Little Horses" |
| Monsters | Jewel | Episode: "Love Hurts" | |
| Family Matters | Vanessa | Episode: "Stake-Out" | |
| 1990 | Designing Women | Vanessa Hargraves | Recurring cast: Season 4 |
| 1990-91 | Dear John | Denise | Recurring cast: season 3 |
| 1991 | Roc | Nadine | Episode: "He's Gotta Have It" |
| 1993 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Lola | Episode: "You Bet Your Life" |
| Out All Night | - | Episode: "Under My Thumb" | |
| 1994 | The Sinbad Show | - | Episode: "David Goes Skiing" |
| CBS Schoolbreak Special | Ms. Jackson | Episode: "Kids Killing Kids" | |
| 1995 | Sister, Sister | Lucy | Episode: "Dream Lover" |
| 1995-96 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Star | Recurring cast: Season 3 |
| 1996-03 | 7th Heaven | Patricia Hamilton | Recurring cast: season 1 & 3, guest: season 2 & 5 & 7 |
| 1997 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Professor Langely | Recurring cast: season 3 |
| The Gregory Hines Show | Cheri | Episode: "Sofa So Good" | |
| 1998 | Murder Call | Mrs. Bisley | Episode: "Skin Deep" |
| 2001 | Moesha | Barbara Lee | Recurring cast: season 6 |
See also
In Spanish: Olivia Brown para niños
