Gregory Brown

**Biography of Gregory M. Brown**

Gregory M. Brown, an accomplished Actor, Writer, Director, and Producer, hails from Irvington, New Jersey. Born to Warren John Brown, a talented stage actor and musician, and Nell Joyce (Garlick) Brown, who later became a pioneering businesswoman, Greg's early life was marked by both creativity and resilience. He is the eldest of three siblings, with a sister, Suzanne Tara (Brown) Jordan, and a brother, David Patrick Brown.

After his parents' divorce when he was six, Greg moved to Paterson, New Jersey, where he attended Eastside High School, famously featured in the film *Lean on Me*. After graduating in 1966, he served in the U.S. Navy, including a tour in Vietnam aboard the USS Steinaker, and later transitioned to a successful career on Wall Street, ultimately retiring as a Vice President at J.P. Morgan Chase in 2005.

Though he nurtured a passion for performing in his youth, it wasn’t until his retirement at age 59 that Greg pursued acting full-time. Between 2008 and 2016, he appeared in over 45 projects, including shorts, advertisements, television shows, and feature films. Notably, he portrayed Henry Lander in Stephen King's *Willa* (2012) and participated in award-winning films like *The Comedy* (2012) and *Wet Behind The Ears* (2013).

Recent endeavors include roles in the indie film *Stuff* (2015) and recurring characters in the series *The Familia* (2014) and *Big Sky* (2017), showcasing his versatility and dedication to his craft.