Vis Brown

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Vis Brown
Born
Pervis Damone Brown

(1975-11-02) November 2, 1975 (age 48)
Occupation(s)Actor, Producer
Years active2003present
Spouse
Jenna Y. Rice
(m. 2012)
Christal M. Vivian (20072010)
Children1 child
Website http://www.visbrown.com/

Vis Brown (born November 2, 1975) is an American television and film actor.

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Early life and education

Brown was born in St. Louis, the son of Pervis Brown, a business owner and Thelma Brown, a teacher. The youngest of three, Brown attended and graduated from Ladue Horton Watkins High School in Ladue, Missouri in 1994. In the fall, he attended Xavier University of Louisiana, where he earned a bachelor's degree in English. Afterwards, he enrolled at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA, where he earned a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA). While working in Baltimore, Maryland, Brown discovered a love for the theater and stage performing. His performing interests had been brewing since he was a child. He quickly secured a talent manager and began working on small productions.

Career

In 2002, Brown decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue his passion for performing. In order to hone his skills, he enrolled and began training at the Ruskin School of Acting in Santa Monica, CA, studying the Meisner technique. After securing a talent manager and agent, Brown quickly earned his SAG card and started booking roles in theater, independent film and television.

Vis made his film debut in the DVD comedy, Malibu Spring Break, starring Playboy Playmate Pilar Lastra and directed by Kevin Lewis (The Third Nail). Vis earned a co-starring role on NBC's Crossing Jordan, starring Jill Hennessy in 2006. In 2007, Vis booked his first major feature film, The Lucky Ones (film), starring Rachel McAdams, Tim Robbins & Michael Pena. The Lucky Ones (film), a Lionsgate Films release is directed by Neil Burger, director of The Illusionist (2006 film).

Filmography

Film

Television

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