About A.J. Brown
Lived 1897 – 1978 (aged 80). A.J. Brown was a British film actor and television actor.
Alfred John Brown (14 September 1897 – 29 January 1978) was an English theatre, film and television actor.
The obituarist in The Times noted that Brown fought in both World Wars, winning the Military Cross in the First. He was intended for the legal profession, but abandoned his father's solicitor's practice in the early 1920s in favour of the stage. His theatre successes included Michael Frayn's comedies Alphabetical Order and Donkey's Years, in the second of which he was performing at the time of his sudden death.
He appeared in many British television series and films including The Adventures of Robin Hood, Dixon of Dock Green, Bomb in the High Street, The Trials of Oscar Wilde, Lord Jim, Out of the Unknown, Emergency Ward 10, The Avengers and Hands of the Ripper.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was A.J. Brown?
English actor (1897-1978)
When was A.J. Brown born?
A.J. Brown was born on 14 September 1897.
When did A.J. Brown die?
A.J. Brown died on 29 January 1978 in Westminster.
What was A.J. Brown's occupation?
A.J. Brown was a film actor and television actor.
What nationality was A.J. Brown?
A.J. Brown was British.
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