Ned Brower

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Ned Brower
Born
Edward Andrew Brower

(1978-12-15) December 15, 1978 (age 45)
Spouse Sarah Jane Morris
Children2 [1]
Website http://www.rooney-band.com

Edward Andrew "Ned" Brower (born December 15, 1978) is the former drummer/vocalist in the Los Angeles rock quintet Rooney and is also a model and actor. Brower moved to Los Angeles from his hometown of Seattle, Washington in 2000 and began modeling for the likes of The Gap, J Crew, Tommy Hilfinger, Donna Karen, Ralph Lauren, and Abercrombie and Fitch. Brower went on to act in film and television projects such as “Dawson’s Creek”, “The OC”, “Big Fat Liar”, and “Not Another Teen Movie.” In 2002, Brower’s band Rooney signed a deal with Interscope/Geffen records and went on to record 4 studio albums and shoot 10 music videos. Rooney toured with Weezer, The Strokes, and many others in addition to playing Coachella, Lollapalooza, and other European and Asian music festivals. Rooney was frequently invited to contribute to tribute albums and recorded cover songs for the Ramones, Queen, T Rex, and Roy Orbison respectively.

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When Rooney disbanded in 2012, Brower went on to earn an EMT certification and worked with the Los Angeles County Fire Department as a first responder. 2 years later he attended the UCLA School of Nursing where he earned a Masters Degree in the Science of Nursing. Following his RN training at UCLA Santa Monica emergency department, Brower took a full time pediatric emergency nurse position at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Currently, Brower continues to play drums while portraying Mick Fleetwood in the 12 year running Fleetwood Mac musical comedy Rumours Tribute Show, which he co-created in 2013. Brower also serves as band leader for famed podcast host, comedian, and actor Marc Maron and has collaborated on music used in Maron’s podcasts and stand up specials.

In 2024, Brower returned to television when he was cast in the role of Nurse Jesse Van Horn on the upcoming HBO MAX series The Pitt.

Brower is married to his long time partner, actor Sarah Jane Morris (Brothers and Sisters, NCIS, Felicity, Night Shift). He lives in Los Angeles with Sarah and their two children.

Biography

Brower was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S., and raised in Seattle, Washington. He has modeled for J. Crew, Abercrombie and Fitch, Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karen, Ralph Lauren, and The Gap, and also appeared in several films and television shows.

Personal life

He and his wife Sarah Jane Morris have a son and a daughter.

Discography

Vocals

Drums/Percussion

Filmography

Actor

TV appearances

Producer and director

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  1. "Sarah Jane Morris on Instagram: "Happy New Year from our little fam! May you be surrounded by those you love, in good health and comfort. Wishing you a fulfilling, safe and happy year ahead. That's all we can hope for, amiright? 📷 by the effortless and talented @elizabethobaker who actually makes my family enjoy taking pictures even if I never get my cards mailed on time!"".