Georg Stanford Brown Biography

(Actor and Director Best Known for His ABC TV Series ‘The Rookies’)

Birthday: June 4, 1943 (Gemini)

Born In: Havana, Cuba

Georg Stanford Brown is a Cuban-American actor and director. He is best known for his work in the police TV series ‘The Rookies’, where he played Officer Terry Webster, and the action comedy film ‘Wild in the Sky’, where he played the lead role. Brown was born in Havana, Cuba, and later moved to America. He began his acting career in the 1967 political drama film ‘The Comedians,’ in which he portrayed Henri Philipot, one of the main characters. Interested in singing and performing from a young age, he first formed a musical group as a teenager. After the group disbanded, he ventured into acting and found considerable success in this field. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for directing the last episode of the TV series ‘Cagney & Lacey’.
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Quick Facts

Age: 81 Years, 81 Year Old Males

Family:

children: Alisabeth Brown, Alyxandra Beatris Brown, Kathryne Dora Brown

Born Country: Cuba

African Americans African American Men

Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males

Ancestry: Cuban American

Notable Alumni: Los Angeles City College Alumni

City: Havana, Cuba

More Facts

education: Los Angeles City College Alumni

  • 1

    What is Georg Stanford Brown best known for?

    Georg Stanford Brown is best known for his role as Terry Webster in the television series "The Rookies" and his directing work on episodes of hit TV shows such as "Hill Street Blues" and "NYPD Blue."

  • 2

    How did Georg Stanford Brown begin his acting career?

    Georg Stanford Brown began his acting career in the 1960s, with appearances in TV series and movies, but gained widespread recognition for his role in the TV miniseries "Roots" in 1977.

  • 3

    Has Georg Stanford Brown directed any movies?

    Yes, Georg Stanford Brown has directed several TV movies, including "Alone with a Stranger" and "Dying to Remember," showcasing his talent behind the camera as well.
  • 4

    What other TV shows has Georg Stanford Brown appeared in?

    In addition to "The Rookies," Georg Stanford Brown has appeared in popular TV shows like "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Kojak," and "ER," showcasing his versatility as an actor.
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    What impact has Georg Stanford Brown had on the entertainment industry?

    Georg Stanford Brown's contributions to the entertainment industry as both an actor and director have been significant, inspiring many aspiring actors and filmmakers with his talent and dedication to his craft.
Career
Georg Stanford Brown’s acting career began right after school. He appeared in Joseph Papp’s New York Shakespeare Festival. He later began his film career by appearing in the political drama film ‘The Comedians’ (1967), where he played a supporting role. The film had actors, such as Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Peter Ustinov and Roscoe Lee.
In 1968, he was seen in the action thriller ‘Bullitt’, which was directed by Peter Yates. It was based on the 1963 novel ‘Mute Witness’. The film did quite well commercially, earning $42 million on a $4 million budget. He next portrayed Dr. John Fisher in the 1970 sci-fi thriller ‘Colossus: The Forbin Project’, which was directed by Joseph Sargent. The film is about an American defense system named Colossus, which surprisingly becomes sentient.
He was seen in the 1972 political drama ‘The Man’. The same year, he also played the lead role in the action comedy film ‘Wild in the Sky’. In 1977, he had a main role in the TV miniseries ‘Roots’. Based on the 1976 novel ‘Roots: The Saga of an American Family’, the show earned much popularity and won a Golden Globe and a Peabody Award. Georg portrayed the role of Tom Harvey in the miniseries, and he reprised his role in ‘Roots: The Next Generation’, the sequel to ‘Roots’. In 1980, he starred in the TV movie ‘The Night the City Screamed’, after which he appeared in another TV movie named ‘The Jesse Owens Story’ in 1984.
In 1985, he had a supporting role in another miniseries ‘North and South’, which was based on a novel trilogy ‘North and South’ by John Jakes. It was about the friendship between two men who are best friends, but later find themselves and their respective families on the opposite sides of a war.
Georg was awarded the Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing, for directing the last episode of the fifth season of ‘Cagney & Lacey’, a police procedural show, in 1986. He appeared in the comedy film ‘House Party 2’ in 1991. He also appeared in the TV show ‘Linc’s’ as well as ‘Nip/Tuck’. He directed a few episodes of the second season of the series ‘Hill Street Blues’.
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Family & Personal Life
Georg Stanford Brown was born on 24th June 1943 in Havana, Cuba. He was seven years old when his family moved to Harlem, New York. As a teenager, he formed a singing group that eventually broke up after just one TV appearance.
In 1966, he married Tyne Daly and had three children. The couple divorced in 1990.
Facts About Georg Stanford Brown
Georg Stanford Brown was a talented painter and sculptor in addition to being an accomplished actor and director.
Brown is known for his humanitarian efforts, including his work with various charitable organizations and causes.
He has a passion for cooking and is known to be an excellent chef, often hosting dinner parties for friends and family.
In addition to his on-screen work, Brown has also made significant contributions behind the scenes as a producer and director, showcasing his versatility in the entertainment industry.

Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards
1986 Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series Cagney & Lacey (1981)

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