D.W. Brown

David Wayne "D. W." Brown (born June 30, 1961) is the co-owner and head instructor at the Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown Studio in Santa Monica, California. He has acted in, directed, produced and written films. He also has acted on television. In theater, he has worked as an actor and a director.

Writer, Director, Actor D.W. Brown first acted at the age of 15, in his hometown theater company in Tucson, Arizona, starring in "Desire Under The Elms". He moved to Los Angeles and first appeared as an actor on television as well as film in 1982, in The Facts of Life and Fast Times at Ridgemont High, respectively. He began to write and direct movies in 1996.

He worked with The Ensemble Studio Theater, developing plays for production and directing his own works as well as those of others. He directed "Fleas" and "Porno Stars At Home," which won awards for both of its leading ladies.

He has written and directed short films including "One Clean Move," starring Harry Hamlin and Gary Busey, which was honored at The Taos Film Festival and purchased by The Sundance Channel, and "The Need For Flowers" that received a "Best Actor" nomination at The Method Fest Film Festival. and Robin Wright.

Filmography

The Facts of Life episode: Jo's Cousin (1982) Bud Largo Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Ron Johnson Weekend Pass (1984) Paul Fricker Mischief (1985) Kenny The Twilight Zone episode: Quarantine (1986) John One Clean Move (1996) Buck; director; writer Allie & Me (1997) co-executive producer Perfume (2001) Morton The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) Dr. Brooks On the Inside (originally titled In Northwood) (2011) Bearded Man; director; writer Publications "You Can Act – A Complete Guide for Actors" 2009.