J Anthony Brown

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James Anthony Brown (born in Columbia, South Carolina) is an American comedian, actor and radio personality.

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Brown started his career in Atlanta, Georgia after relocating there from his home in South Carolina almost thirty years ago. A tailor by trade, Brown aspired to be a clothing designer before stitching together a comedy routine after entering a local ‘gong show' contest in a local nightclub, Mr. V's Figure Eight. Invited back to host on a regular basis, Brown became a fixture at the hot spot, performing there for the next two years.

He left Atlanta for Los Angeles in 1989 he could pursue work in television, quickly landing a prime gig as a staff writer for The Arsenio Hall Show, the popular, nationally-syndicated late-night talk show. After that five-year stint ended, Brown racked up other writing assignments for such sitcoms as Parenthood and Me and the Boys.

He has performed on Vibe, Def Jam, It's Showtime at the Apollo, Evening at the Improv and Oprah, and landed recurring roles on Moesha, Living Single and Parenthood, as well as guest spots on The Parkers and Sparks. His motion picture work includes roles in How to Be a Player, Pay the Price, Drumline and Mr. 3000. He also won gigs warming up audiences at the tapings of Martin, Sister, Sister, Roc and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper. Brown has received the Peabody Award and the NAACP Image Award.

Brown is currently a radio personality on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, a nationwide radio show aired out of Dallas, Texas.

Brown is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.

Brown is the owner of the J. Anthony Brown Collection, The J. Spot Clothing Store (www.thejspotstore.com) and The J. Anthony Brown Comedy Store (Coming Soon...)

Brown lost both of his parents to diabetes.