Neil Brown Jr. Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family, Facts, Biography

May 2024 · 4 minute read
Neil Brown Jr. Quick Info
Height5 ft 9 in
Weight70 kg
Date of BirthJune 19, 1980
Zodiac SignGemini
SpouseCatrina Robinson Brown

Neil Brown Jr. is an American actor who came to limelight after appearing as Felix Rodriguez on the short-lived South Beach (2006) and gained further popularity by starring in several other TV shows such as The Walking Dead (2010) where he played the role of the leader of the Vatos named Guillermo. He has performed in numerous films including the biopic Straight Outta Compton (2015) in which he essayed the part of DJ Yella. In 2017, he was cast as the protagonist Ray Perry on the CBS show SEAL Team. He is the recipient of several awards and honors like a nomination for “Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture” at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2015.

Born Name

Cornelius C. Brown Jr.

Nick Name

NBJ, Neil Brown Jr.

Sun Sign

Gemini

Born Place

Orlando, Florida, United States

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

American

Education

He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in Orlando in Florida where he was in the class of 1998.

Occupation

Actor, Martial artist

Family

Manager

He is represented by Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier & Hinojosa Talent Agency.

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 9 in or 175 cm

Weight

70 kg or 154.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

He has dated –

  • Catrina Robinson Brown (2000-Present) – He tied the knot with Catrina Robinson Brown on April 23, 2000. They have 2 sons.
  • Race / Ethnicity

    Black

    He has African-American ancestry on both his parents’ sides.

    Hair Color

    Black

    He often tends to dye his hair in different shades.

    Eye Color

    Black

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Religion

    Christianity

    Neil Brown Jr. Favorite Things

    SourceCBS

    Neil Brown Jr. Facts

  • He has stated that he has loved acting deeply and it has felt like the art form had chosen him. He has recalled that as a kid, he used to love movies and used to crave to be the characters on the screen, never imagining he would ever get the chance, and after growing up and becoming an actor, he has considered it to be a huge blessing to have his wish fulfilled, and has wondered if he would suddenly wake up and find himself to be that kid dreaming.
  • Neil has affirmed some of his happiest memories to have consisted of sitting with his father while he would try to teach him to play the guitar and has admitted that it used to very difficult to make him sit still back then.
  • Neil is the winner of numerous martial arts trophies and awards.
  • He has been hit by a car thrice, at different times, and survived with only minor scratches, including the one which had split his eyebrow in two when he was 4 years old.
  • He has been able to do voice impressions of almost everyone he has met with great accuracy.
  • Featured Image by Neil Brown Jr. / Instagram

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