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Olivia Brown(I)

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Olivia Brown in Miami Vice (1984)
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Olivia Brown was born on 10 April 1960 in Livonia, Michigan, USA. She is an actress, known for Throw Momma from the Train (1987), 48 Hrs. (1982) and Miami Vice (1984). She is married to James Okonkwo. They have two children. She was previously married to Mykelti Williamson.
BornApril 10, 1960
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    Known for

    Billy Crystal and Danny DeVito in Throw Momma from the Train (1987)
    Throw Momma from the Train
    6.3
    • Ms. Gladstone
    • 1987
    Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte in 48 Hrs. (1982)
    48 Hrs.
    6.9
    • Candy(as Olivia M. Brown)
    • 1982
    Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in Miami Vice (1984)
    Miami Vice
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Detective Trudy Joplin
    Annie Potts, Delta Burke, Jean Smart, and Dixie Carter in Designing Women (1986)
    Designing Women
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Vanessa Hargraves

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Kid Paranormal
      • Ms. Creel
      • Post-production
    • Olivia Brown, Gordon Danniels, Ava Metallo, Quinton Aaron, and Brisco De Poalo in Blue Lightning (2023)
      Blue Lightning
      6.7
      • Mattie
      • 2023
    • Elise Neal, Olivia Brown, Jazsmin Lewis, Peter Parros, Keith D. Robinson, G. Lane, Jasmine Akakpo, Mariah Robinson, Annie Gabriela, and Kaleb Alexander Roberts in Our Dream Christmas (2017)
      Our Dream Christmas
      4.9
      • Stephanie Carter
      • 2017
    • Stacey Dash and The Game in House Arrest (2012)
      House Arrest
      2.9
      • Rachel Willows
      • 2012
    • Steven Bauer, Olivia Brown, Anthony Ray Parker, Elika Crespo, Sara Sanderson, Mary Christina Brown, and Kenyetta Lethridge in Jackers (2010)
      Jackers
      3.3
      • Mama
      • 2010
    • Not Easily Broken (2009)
      Not Easily Broken
      6.1
      • Mrs. Reid
      • 2009
    • Jessica Biel, Beverley Mitchell, Barry Watson, David Gallagher, Catherine Hicks, Mackenzie Rosman, and Happy in 7th Heaven (1996)
      7th Heaven
      5.3
      TV Series
      • Patricia Hamilton
      • 1996–2003
    • Brandy Norwood in Moesha (1996)
      Moesha
      5.9
      TV Series
      • Barbara Lee
      • 2001
    • Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar (1998)
      Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar
      7.2
      • Natalie
      • 1998
    • Murder Call (1997)
      Murder Call
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Mrs. Bisley
      • 1998
    • Gregory Hines in The Gregory Hines Show (1997)
      The Gregory Hines Show
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Cheri
      • 1997
    • Luke Perry, Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green, Ian Ziering, and Gabrielle Carteris in Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990)
      Beverly Hills, 90210
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Professor Langely
      • 1997
    • Teri Hatcher and Dean Cain in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)
      Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Star
      • 1995–1996
    • Tamera Mowry-Housley, Tim Reid, Jackée Harry, and Tia Mowry in Sister, Sister (1994)
      Sister, Sister
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Lucy
      • 1995
    • CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984)
      CBS Schoolbreak Special
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Ms. Jackson
      • 1994
    • Sinbad in The Sinbad Show (1993)
      The Sinbad Show
      6.0
      TV Series
      • 1994

    Soundtrack

    • Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in Miami Vice (1984)
      Miami Vice
      7.6
      TV Series
      • performer: "Streetwise" (uncredited)
      • 1986

    Videos10

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:56
    Official Trailer
    Miami Vice: Season Two
    Trailer 0:16
    Miami Vice: Season Two
    Miami Vice: Season Two
    Trailer 0:16
    Miami Vice: Season Two
    Miami Vice: Season Four
    Trailer 0:14
    Miami Vice: Season Four
    Miami Vice: Season Three
    Trailer 0:14
    Miami Vice: Season Three
    Miami Vice
    Trailer 1:00
    Miami Vice
    Miami Vice: Season 2
    Trailer 0:59
    Miami Vice: Season 2

    Personal details

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    • Official sites
      • -Olivia Brown (Miami Vice's Trudy) interview (1987)
      • -Olivia Brown artist at Miami Beach Art Gallery (1986)
    • Alternative name
      • Olivia M. Brown
    • Height
      • 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
    • Born
      • April 10, 1960
      • Livonia, Michigan, USA
    • Spouses
        Mykelti WilliamsonJuly 2, 1983 - December 2, 1985 (divorced)
    • Other works
      1976: Played Jesus Christ Superstar in Chicago at age 16.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Pictorial
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    • Trivia
      Her brother, Steve Brown, was a cornerback for the Houston Oilers.

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