Everett Brown was an American actor who is best known for Gone with the Wind, I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang, and Boys Town. He was born on January 1, 1902, in Smith County, Texas, and passed away on October 14, 1953, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Everett Brown’s early life details are not widely documented, but he began his career in acting during the early 1930s. His work mainly included roles that highlighted his talent as a character actor within various film genres. Although there is limited information about his family, he was recognized for his performances in several significant films throughout his career.
Career Highlights
Brown’s acting career saw him involved in multiple Oscar-nominated films, including four Best Picture nominees. He faced a serious injury while filming The Plainsman in 1936 when horses unexpectedly charged and knocked him down, along with two other extras. Despite these challenges, his contributions to cinema earned him a place in Hollywood’s legacy.
Death and Legacy
Everett Brown died on October 14, 1953, leaving behind a legacy marked by his notable roles in classic films. His performances in popular movies are still remembered and celebrated by film enthusiasts. He played a valuable part in the Golden Age of Hollywood and the representation of African-American actors during that time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Gone with the Wind | 1939-03-12 | ‘Big Sam’ |
| I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang | 1932-11-09 | Sebastian T. Yale – Strong Prisoner |
| Congo Maisie | 1940-01-19 | Jallah |
| Tell No Tales | 1939-06-12 | Doorman at the Alley Cat (uncredited) |
| Stand Up and Fight | 1939-01-06 | Big Black Man Breaking Bottle |
| Stanley and Livingstone | 1939-08-18 | Bongo |
| Blackmail | 1939-09-08 | Black Prisoner (uncredited) |
| Kongo | 1932-10-01 | Native Messenger (uncredited) |
| The Narrow Corner | 1933-07-08 | Oo Tan |
| Hell’s Headquarters | 1932-04-15 | Kuba |
| Gang Smashers | 1938-12-30 | Police Lieutenant |
| Tim Tyler’s Luck | 1937-12-27 | Mogu |
| Zanzibar | 1940-03-08 | Umboga |
| The Mask of Fu Manchu | 1932-11-05 | Slave (uncredited) |
| Nagana | 1933-02-01 | Nogu |
| Malice in the Palace | 1949-09-01 | Nubian Guard (uncredited) |
| White Witch Doctor | 1953-07-01 | Bakuba King (uncredited) |
| West of Broadway | 1931-11-28 | Joe Williams |
| Jungle Mystery | 1932-09-12 | Native with Machete |
| King Kong | 1933-03-15 | Native in Ape Costume |
| Tarzan the Fearless | 1933-08-11 | Bearer |
| Tarzan and His Mate | 1934-04-20 | Bearer |
| Sing and Like It | 1934-04-20 | Fenny’s Butler |
| Murder in Trinidad | 1934-05-16 | Native |
| Kid Millions | 1934-11-10 | Slave |
| Under Pressure | 1935-02-02 | Iron Man |
| Les Misérables | 1935-04-20 | Black Convict |
| Tarzan Escapes | 1936-11-06 | Hostile Native Chief |
| The Plainsman | 1936-11-16 | |
| White Hunter | 1936-11-25 | Minor Role |
| Dark Manhattan | 1937-02-13 | Numbers Banker |
| Nancy Steele Is Missing! | 1937-03-12 | Billy Tarabull |
| Nothing Sacred | 1937-11-25 | Policeman |
| The Duke Is Tops | 1938-07-15 | Sheriff |
| The Texans | 1938-08-12 | Man with Watches |
| Boys Town | 1938-09-08 | Darky |
| The Great Dan Patch | 1949-07-22 | Stablehand |
| Rope of Sand | 1949-08-03 | Batsuma Chief |