Yvette Nicole Brown facts for kids
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Yvette Nicole Brown
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Brown at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2019
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| Born | August 12, 1971 East Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of Akron |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Anthony Davis
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Yvette Nicole Brown is an American actress, voice artist, and host. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows like Community, where she played Shirley Bennett. She also appeared as Dani in The Odd Couple and Dina Rose in The Mayor. Many people also remember her as Helen Dubois from Drake & Josh.
Yvette has lent her voice to many animated characters. She voiced Cookie in Pound Puppies, Luna in Elena of Avalor, and Principal Amanda Waller in DC Super Hero Girls. She has also been a host for TV shows like Cosplay Melee and a guest on Talking Dead. In 2021, she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her work in A Black Lady Sketch Show.
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Early Life and Education
Yvette Nicole Brown was born on August 12, 1971, in East Cleveland, Ohio. She finished high school at Warrensville Heights High School in 1989. After high school, she went to the University of Akron.
At the University of Akron, Yvette studied communication. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in communication in 1994. While in college, she joined a leadership honors society called Omicron Delta Kappa. She also became a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. After graduating, Yvette moved to Hollywood to take acting classes.
Acting Career Highlights
Yvette Nicole Brown started her career by appearing in commercials. Soon after, she began getting roles in television shows and movies. She appeared in shows like That's So Raven and The Office.
Becoming Shirley Bennett
In 2009, Yvette got a big role as Shirley Bennett in the comedy series Community. She played this character for five seasons. In 2014, she decided to leave the show to care for her father. She explained that her father needed daily care, and she couldn't be away for long periods.
Voice Acting and Hosting
Yvette is also a talented voice actress. She voiced Cookie in Pound Puppies. She also voiced Harper in the video game Minecraft: Story Mode. Later, she voiced Luna in Elena of Avalor and Principal Amanda Waller in DC Super Hero Girls.
She has hosted several shows, including the Syfy cosplay series Cosplay Melee. She has also been a frequent guest on Talking Dead, a show that discusses The Walking Dead.
Recent Projects
Yvette has continued to take on many roles. She had a recurring role as Judge Anita Harper in the HBO series A Black Lady Sketch Show. This role earned her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2019, she also wrote a romantic comedy movie called Always a Bridesmaid.
In 2020, Yvette was a guest panelist on The Masked Singer. She later competed on the show herself in 2024 as "Showbird." In 2023, she voiced KRS, a robot assistant, in the animated series My Dad the Bounty Hunter.
Personal Life
In 2009, Yvette Nicole Brown was honored by her old high school, Warrensville Heights High School, and was inducted into their hall of fame.
In December 2023, Yvette announced that she was engaged to actor Anthony Davis. They were married on December 14, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
Community Involvement
Yvette has also been involved in politics and community efforts. She supported and campaigned for Elizabeth Warren during the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries.
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In 2020, Yvette and some of her Community co-stars made a video to support Joe Biden for the general election. In 2022, she worked with an organization called VoteRiders. This campaign helped teach people about voter ID rules to make sure everyone eligible could vote.
Selected Film and Television Roles
Yvette Nicole Brown has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Film Appearances
- (500) Days of Summer (2009)
- Tropic Thunder (2008)
- Repo Men (2010)
- Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) – She had a cameo as Phyllis Jenkins, a S.H.I.E.L.D Agent.
- Lady and the Tramp (2019) – Aunt Sarah
- DC League of Super-Pets (2022) – Patty (voice)
- Disenchanted (2022) – Rosaleen
- Inside Out 2 (2024) – Coach Roberts (voice)
Television Appearances
- Drake & Josh (2004–2007) – Helen Dubois
- That '70s Show (2005) – Sgt. Davis
- The Office (2007) – Paris
- Boston Legal (2007) – Doris Thumper
- Community (2009–2015) – Shirley Bennett
- Pound Puppies (2010–2013) – Cookie (voice)
- The Odd Couple (2015–2017) – Danielle "Dani" Duncan
- DC Super Hero Girls (2015–2018) – Amanda Waller, Bumblebee's Mom (voice)
- Elena of Avalor (2016–2020) – Luna (voice)
- The Mayor (2017–2018) – Dina Rose
- Mom (2018–2019) – Nora Rogers
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019–2023) – Judge Anita Harper
- The Masked Singer (2024) – Showbird (contestant)
- Frasier (2024) – Monica
Video Game Roles
- Minecraft: Story Mode (2016) – Harper
- Lego DC Super-Villains (2018) – Amanda Waller
Podcast Roles
- Listen Out Loud Podcast (2020) – Mayor Davis (voice)
See also
In Spanish: Yvette Nicole Brown para niños
