Sterling K. Brown
Sterling Kelby Brown (born April 5, 1976) is an American actor. Known for his leading roles on stage and screen, he has received numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a nomination for an Academy Award. He was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018. Brown portrayed Christopher Darden in the FXlimited series The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (2016), which earned the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. For his role as Randall Pearson in the NBC drama series This Is Us (2016–2022), he earned the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He was further Emmy-nominated for his comedic roles in the Fox Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2018) and the Amazon Prime comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2019). For his role in American Fiction (2023), he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Brown is also known for his leading roles in films such as Hotel Artemis (2019), Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022), and Biosphere (2023) as well as supporting roles in Marshall (2017), Black Panther (201…
Acting
- 2026Paradise: Official PodcastSelf4 ep.
- 2025Washington BlackMedwin Harris8 ep.
- 2025ParadiseXavier Collins16 ep.
- 2022Interrupting ChickenPapa (voice)17 ep.
- 2022The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2022SherriSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2021INVINCIBLEAngstrom Levy (voice)9 ep.
- 2021Soul of a NationSelf1 ep.
- 2021Amend: The Fight for AmericaSelf2 ep.
- 2021Lincoln: Divided We StandNarrator6 ep.
- 2020Into the Unknown: Making Frozen IISelf6 ep.
- 2020Solar OppositesHalk (voice)10 ep.
- 2020Who Wants to Be a MillionaireSelf - Phone a Friend1 ep.
- 2020Kipo and the Age of WonderbeastsLio Oak (voice)30 ep.
- 2019Ellen's Greatest Night of GiveawaysSelf1 ep.
- 2019The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf6 ep.
- 2017Big MouthMichael Angelo (voice)3 ep.
- 2017The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselReggie4 ep.
- 2016This Is UsRandall Pearson105 ep.
- 2016American Crime StoryChristopher Darden10 ep.
- 2015IMDb on the SceneSelf1 ep.
- 2015MLB Network PresentsNarrator1 ep.
- 2014Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsSelf3 ep.
- 2014Running Wild with Bear GryllsSelf1 ep.
- 2012Finding Your RootsSelf1 ep.
- 2011Person of InterestCal Beecher6 ep.
- 2010NikitaNick Anson1 ep.
- 2007CNN HeroesSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2007Army WivesRoland Burton109 ep.
- 2005SupernaturalGordon Walker4 ep.
- 2005StarvedAdam Williams7 ep.
- 2003TarzanDetective Carey1 ep.
- 2002HackRasheed Morgan1 ep.
- 1999Third WatchOfficer Dade9 ep.
- 1996The Daily ShowSelf - Guest3 ep.
- 1995The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRASelf1 ep.
- 1949The Emmy AwardsSelf1 ep.
Behind the camera
- 2025Washington BlackExecutive Producer8 ep.
- 2025ParadiseExecutive Producer16 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2026Who Wants to Be a MillionaireSelf - Phone a Friend1 ep.
- 2019The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf, Self - Guest6 ep.
- 2026Paradise: Official PodcastSelf4 ep.
- 2020The Daily ShowSelf - Guest3 ep.
- 2019Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest4 ep.
- 2024The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2026The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRASelf1 ep.
- 2019Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self, Self - Guest4 ep.
- 2025The Emmy AwardsSelf1 ep.
- 2025LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2017Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsSelf3 ep.
- 2023INVINCIBLEAngstrom Levy (voice), Angstrom Levy / Angstrom #646 (voice)9 ep.
- 2017The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2023SherriSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2025The OscarsSelf - Presenter1 ep.
- 2024The Graham Norton ShowSelf2 ep.
- 2023CNN HeroesSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2023Hot OnesSelf1 ep.
- 2020The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf, Self - Guest3 ep.
- 2021Solar OppositesHalk (voice)10 ep.
- 2021Soul of a NationSelf1 ep.
- 2021Amend: The Fight for AmericaSelf2 ep.
- 2020Big MouthMichael Angelo (voice)3 ep.
- 2020MLB Network PresentsNarrator1 ep.
- 2020Finding Your RootsSelf1 ep.
- 2019Ellen's Greatest Night of GiveawaysSelf1 ep.
- 2019The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselReggie4 ep.
- 2019IMDb on the SceneSelf1 ep.
- 2018Brooklyn Nine-NinePhilip Davidson1 ep.
- 2018Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host1 ep.
- 2016Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2017Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSelf1 ep.
- 2017Running Wild with Bear GryllsSelf1 ep.
- 2016Entertainment TonightSelf1 ep.
- 2015CastleEd Redley1 ep.
- 2014Masters of SexMarcus1 ep.
- 2014The MentalistDEA Agent Higgins1 ep.
- 2013NCISElijah Banner1 ep.
- 2013Army WivesRoland Burton5 ep.
- 2012Person of InterestCal Beecher6 ep.
- 2012NikitaNick Anson1 ep.
- 2011Harry's LawMr. Thomas1 ep.
- 2011The Good WifeAndrew Boylan1 ep.
- 2010MediumTodd Gillis1 ep.
- 2008Eli StoneDavid Mosley1 ep.
- 2006SupernaturalGordon Walker4 ep.
- 2007SharkQuenton North1 ep.
- 2006Without a TraceThomas Biggs1 ep.
- 2006AliasAgent Rance1 ep.
- 2005Boston LegalZeke Borns1 ep.
- 2002Third WatchOfficer Dade9 ep.
- 2004ERBob Harris1 ep.
- 2003TarzanDetective Carey1 ep.
- 2003HackRasheed Morgan1 ep.
Also known as: Sterling K Brown · Sterling Brown · Sterling Kelby Brown