J Anthony Brown

Comedian

Birthday January 5, 1950

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace United States

Age 74 years old

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About

Comedian, actor, and radio personality known for his roles in Tyler Perry's Assisted Living, Living SingleMoesha, and House of Payne.  He worked as a writer for Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge and The Arsenio Hall Show. He received the Peabody Award and the NAACP Image Award. 

Before Fame

He started his career in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Denmark Technical College, in South Carolina.

Trivia

He has branched out into the world of fashion by developing the J. Anthony Brown Collection and opening the J. Spot Clothing Store. He trained as a tailor before becoming an actor. He owns the The J. Anthony Brown Comedy Store in Los Angeles, California. 

Family Life

His daughter is named Mahoganie Brown.

Associated With

His costars in Tyler Perry's Assisted Living included Na'im Lynn and Tayler Buck.