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Candy Ann Brown
Born
(1958-08-19) August 19, 1958 (age 66)
Birthplace
San Rafael, Marin County, California, U.S.
Years active
1968-present
Candy Ann Brown (oftentimes credited as Candy Brown or Candy Ann Houston; born August 18, 1958, in San Rafael, California) [1][2] is the actress who appears as Dr. Verbena Beeks on the Quantum Leap TV series.
Career[]
Candy has appeared in numerous roles in both television and films, which include appearances in such popular TV series such as What's Happening?, Lou Grant, A Different World, Amen, Roc, and Sister, Sister, as well as roles the films The Roller Girls in 1978, which was her first film appearance, Baby Boy, Paroled, and the critically acclaimed Will Smith/Jamie Foxx Muhammad Ali biopic Ali, whe she played the part of Odessa Clay, Muhammad Ali's mother. In 2012, she appeared in the romantic comedy/drama pic The One Who Loves You, appearing in the part of Ruby. She has also made big scteen appearances in the films Zebrahead and Six Feet Under.
Candy is known for originating the role of June in the 1975 Bob Fosse directed Broadway musical Chicago, and for such stage productions as the original cast of A Chorus Line[3] and Pippin.
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Candy Brown
American actress
Candy Brown | |
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| Born | Candy Ann Brown |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer, choreographer |
| Years active | 1968–present |
Candy Ann Brown (also known as Candy Brown Houston) is an American dancer,[1] choreographer and theatre, film and television actress.[2]
Career
[edit]Brown is known for originating the role of June in the 1975 Bob Fosse-directed Broadway musical Chicago,[3] and for such films, television series and stage productions as the original cast of A Chorus Line[4] and Pippin,[5]Zebrahead,[2]Ali, Six Feet Under, Sister, Sister, Nash Bridges and NYPD Blue.
Brown also performed on the Broadway stage in Purlie with Cleavon Little and Sherman Hemsley[citation needed] and in the West Coast premiere of the play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf.[citation needed]
Brown also appears in the Emmy Award winning television special Liza With A Z starring Liza Minnelli and directed by Bob Fosse.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Television
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Dalfonzo, Gina (February 17, 2014). "Dance to Excess". The Weekly Standard. Archived from the original on S
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Candy Brown
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STAGE CREDITS
Grind
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Run, 1985
Kitty
Satin (Understudy)
Chicago
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Origination, 1975
Ensemble/Other Roles
June
Pippin
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Preparation, 1972
Player
Fastrada (Understudy)
Hello, Dolly!
[Broadway]
Original Street Production, 1964
Horse [Replacement]
Applause
[US Tour]
National Tour, 1971
Performer
Movies
Up the Academy
[ 1980 ] NubiaLost in America
[ 1985 ] David's SecretaryPerfect
[ 1985 ] Sports Joining MemberZebrahead
[ 1992 ] MarleneNightwatch
[ 1997 ] Female Paraprofessional Candy Darkbrown HoustonBaby Boy
[ 2001 ] Part with. Herron Sweets Brown HoustonAli
[ 2001 ] Port Candy Embrown HoustonParoled
[ 2007 ] Mable HendersonThe One Who Loves You
[ 2013 ] RubyTV Shows
Lizzie McGuire
Mrs. StebelNYPD Blue
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