Wally Brown was an American actor who is best known for Notorious, Zombies on Broadway, and Seven Days Ashore. Born Wallace Edgar Brown on October 8, 1904, in Malden, Massachusetts, he made a name for himself in the comedy genre, especially during the 1940s.
Personal and Family Life
Wally Brown was married to Mildred (Lane) Lehman from 1939 until his death in 1961. Together, they had two children. His parents were Herbert Lewis Brown and Lillian Gertrude Garnier, who supported his career in entertainment.
Career
Brown teamed up with comedian Alan Carney, forming the comedy duo “Brown and Carney,” often likened to RKO’s answer to Abbott & Costello. He showcased his talents in fast-talking vaudeville acts and starred in various films, becoming a noted figure in the comedy scene of the 1940s.
Death and Legacy
Wally Brown passed away on November 13, 1961, in Los Angeles, California, due to a throat hemorrhage. His contributions to film and comedy have left a lasting impression, particularly in the realm of classic American cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Notorious | 1946-08-21 | Mr. Hopkins |
| Zombies on Broadway | 1945-05-01 | Jerry Miles |
| Seven Days Ashore | 1944-04-25 | Monty Stephens |
| The Left Handed Gun | 1958-05-07 | Deputy Moon |
| Around the World | 1943-11-27 | Wally |
| Step Lively | 1944-07-26 | Binion |
| The High and the Mighty | 1954-07-03 | Lenny Wilby, navigator |
| Family Honeymoon | 1948-12-06 | Tom Roscoe |
| From This Day Forward | 1946-03-02 | Jake Beesley |
| Radio Stars on Parade | 1945-08-01 | Jerry Miles |
| As Young as You Feel | 1951-06-15 | Horace Gallagher |
| Petticoat Larceny | 1943-07-17 | Sam Colfax |
| General Electric Theater | 1953-02-01 | Auctioneer O’Flynn |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Harry Mitchell |
| My Three Sons | 1960-09-29 | Max |
| Johnny Ringo | 1959-10-02 | Marshal Spencer |