Julie Brown
American actress, comedian, screenwriter, singer-songwriter and television director
Julie Ann Brown (born August 31, 1958) is an American actress, comedian, singer, writer, and director.
Early life
Brown was born in Van Nuys, California, the daughter of Celia Jane (née McCann) and Leonard Francis Brown. Her father worked at NBC in the advertising scheduling department and her mother was a secretary at the same studio complex. Both of Brown's grandfathers had worked in the film business. Her great-grandfather was character actor Frank O'Connor.
She attended a Catholic elementary school as a child, and later Van Nuys High School. After attending Los Angeles Valley College, she enrolled in the American Conservatory Theater.
Career
Brown began her career performing in nightclubs. She was a contestant on the game show Whew! (as Annie Brown).
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