Reb Brown (born Robert Brown; April 29, 1948) is an American actor.
After playing football at USC, Brown began his acting career in 1973 appearing in the film SSSSSSS. He moved forward to appear in guest starring roles in several Universal Studios-produced television series, including Emergency!, Marcus Welby, M.D., Kojak and The Rockford Files.
He also played Captain America in two made-for-TV films/unsuccessful series pilots during the late 197...
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Reb Brown (born Robert Brown; April 29, 1948) is an American actor.
After playing football at USC, Brown began his acting career in 1973 appearing in the film SSSSSSS. He moved forward to appear in guest starring roles in several Universal Studios-produced television series, including Emergency!, Marcus Welby, M.D., Kojak and The Rockford Files.
He also played Captain America in two made-for-TV films/unsuccessful series pilots during the late 1970s, part of the same Marvel Comics/Universal Studios/CBS network development deal that yielded the Lou Ferrigno vehicle, The Incredible Hulk.
In the film, Big Wednesday (1978), Brown played the role of "Enforcer". He landed the supporting role of the only white member of the team in the college basketball comedy, Fast Break (1979), starring Gabe Kaplan.
Reb Brown landed his first lead role in the 1983 cult classic Yor, the Hunter from the Future, which won him a "Worst Newcomer" award at the 4th Golden Raspberry Awards. In 1983, he played...
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