W. Earl Brown

Actor in 'Deadwood' and 'Something About Mary'

W. Earl Brown - Actor in 'Deadwood' and 'Something About Mary'
Born

September 7th, 1963
61 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1963, a prominent American actor with notable roles in television and film. Achieved recognition for performances in the HBO series 'Deadwood' and the film 'There's Something About Mary'. Worked in various capacities in entertainment, ranging from acting to production.

Portrayed Dan Dority in 'Deadwood'

Played the character Woogie in 'There's Something About Mary'

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