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Yvette Nicole Brown on "Community"
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Yvette Nicole Brown stars in NBC's comedy "Community" as Shirley, a sassy middle-aged divorcée.

As a young girl growing up in East Cleveland, Ohio, Yvette Nicole Brown dreamed of a career on stage and screen. Yvette Nicole Brown began her entertainment career as a vocalist while still in her teens, when after an impromptu audition for Michael Bivins (New Edition; Bell Biv DeVoe) she was signed to Motown Records as a part of the East Coast Family, a group of new talents that included Boyz II Men. Yvette Nicole Brown was featured on the Motown album, The East Coast Family Vol.1, which included the Top 20 single, "1-4-All-4-1." As a part of the East Coast Family, Yvette Nicole Brown appeared on MTV, Showtime at the Apollo, Vh1 and BET, while simultaneously completing coursework that led to a bachelor of fine & applied arts degree from the University of Akron. Following graduation, Yvette Nicole Brown packed her bags and moved to Los Angeles.

In just a short time, Yvette Nicole Brown has emerged as one of the most sought-after character actresses in Hollywood, highlighted by memorable appearances on numerous hit TV shows, including: "House," "Entourage," "The Office," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Two and a Half Men," "Malcolm in the Middle," "7th Heaven," "Fat Actress," "Til Death," "That's So Raven," "Rules of Engagement," "Privileged" and "That '70s Show" among others. In addition, Yvette Nicole Brown has had recurring roles on "Boston Legal," "Girlfriends," "Sleeper Cell," "Half & Half" and "Drake & Josh." She also was a series regular on "The Big House."

In 2004, Yvette Nicole Brown made her feature film debut opposite Brittany Murphy, Holly Hunter and Kathy Bates in the hit romantic comedy "Little Black Book." The following year, Yvette Nicole Brown returned to the big screen in the Michael Bay action film "The Island," co-starring Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson. Other film credits for Yvette Nicole Brown include roles in the Academy Award-winning adaptation of "Dreamgirls," the comedy "The Kid & I," and most recently, supporting roles in "Meet Dave," opposite Eddie Murphy, and "Tropic Thunder," directed by Ben Stiller and starring Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black and Matthew McConaughey, and "Hotel for Dogs," alongside Emma Roberts, Don Cheadle and Lisa Kudrow. In 2008, Yvette Nicole Brown reprised her role as "Helen" in the telefilm "Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh," and she can be seen in the upcoming theatrical releases: "The Ugly Truth" with Gerard Butler, Katherine Heigl, and Cheryl Hines; "Repossession Mambo," opposite Jude Law and Forest Whitaker; and "500 Days of Summer" with Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Yvette Nicole Brown lives in Los Angeles and in her free time loves to read, knit, write music and watch TV.






YVETTE NICOLE BROWN: FACTS

How old is Yvette Nicole Brown? Where was Yvette Nicole Brown born? Find out here.

Age: 38 years old
Birthday: August 12, 1971
Birthplace: East Cleveland, OH




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