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Olivia Brown
Olivia Brown.jpg
Brown in 2007
Born 1956/1957 (age 68–69)
Occupation Actress
Years active 1979–present
Spouse(s)
(m. 1983; div. 1985)
  • James Okonkwo
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.

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
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
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

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