Olivia Brown facts for kids
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Olivia Brown
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| Born | 1956/1957 (age 67–68) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1979–present |
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| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Steve Brown (brother) |
Olivia Brown is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Detective Trudy Joplin. This character was in the popular NBC crime drama series Miami Vice. The show aired from 1984 to 1989.
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Olivia Brown's Early Life and Career
Olivia Brown was born in Frankfurt, West Germany. She grew up in Sacramento, California, in the United States. After finishing high school, she received a scholarship to a design school in New York. However, she chose to stay closer to her family. She decided to attend colleges in Sacramento instead.
First Acting Roles
Olivia Brown started her acting career in movies. Her first big screen role was in the 1982 action comedy film 48 Hrs.. She also appeared in other films like Streets of Fire (1984) and Throw Momma from the Train (1987). Later, she was in Man's Best Friend (1993).
Starring in Miami Vice
From 1984 to 1989, Olivia Brown played a main character in the TV series Miami Vice. She was Detective Trudy Joplin. This role made her very well-known.
Other TV Appearances
Olivia Brown also appeared in many other popular TV shows. She was a guest star on shows like T.J. Hooker, The Love Boat, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She also had recurring roles. This means she appeared in several episodes of a show. Some of these shows include Hill Street Blues, Beverly Hills, 90210, and 7th Heaven. From 1990 to 1991, she was a regular cast member on the NBC sitcom Dear John.
Olivia Brown's Family Life
Olivia Brown has been married twice. She was married to actor Mykelti Williamson for two years. They were married from 1983 to 1985. Later, she married James Okonkwo. They have two children together.
Olivia Brown also has a brother named Steve Brown. He was a professional football player. He played for the Houston Oilers in the NFL during the late 1980s.
See also
In Spanish: Olivia Brown para niños
