Billy Brown

Born on October 30, 1970, in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, Billy Brown has established a substantial career in the entertainment industry, spanning several decades. His acting journey began in the early 1990s, with his first credited film role in “Geronimo: An American Legend” in 1993, followed by “The Beautician and the Beast” and “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” in 1997. Over the years, Brown has consistently appeared in a diverse range of projects, showcasing his versatility as a performer. He is recognized for his contributions to popular films such as “Cloverfield” (2008) as Staff Sgt. Pryce and “Star Trek” (2009) as a Med Evac Pilot, demonstrating his ability to engage with large-scale cinematic narratives.

Brown’s television career is marked by several significant roles. He gained considerable recognition for his part as Detective Mike Anderson in the Showtime crime thriller series “Dexter,” appearing in 11 episodes across its sixth and seventh seasons from 2011 to 2012. Concurrently, he took on the recurring role of August Marks in the action crime drama series “Sons of Anarchy” for 14 episodes between 2012 and 2014, further solidifying his presence in popular television. His career progression continued with a starring role opposite Toni Collette in the CBS drama “Hostages” from 2013 to 2014, where he appeared in 14 episodes as Archer Petit. A pivotal turning point came in 2014 when he was cast as Detective Nate Lahey in ABC’s legal drama “How to Get Away with Murder,” a role he maintained for 90 episodes until 2020, becoming a core figure in the Shonda Rhimes-produced series.

Beyond live-action roles, Billy Brown has lent his distinctive voice to animated projects and video games. He voiced Cliffjumper in “Transformers Prime” in 2012 and the Vampire King in “Adventure Time” (2015) and “Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake” (2023). His vocal talents extend to video games such as “Jet Set Radio” (2000) and “Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2.” In 2018, Brown took on his first leading film role in the Screen Gems thriller “Proud Mary,” starring opposite Taraji P. Henson, and also voiced Ben Turner / Bronze Tiger in “Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay.” His commitment to his craft earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination in 2012 for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for his work on “Dexter.”