Obituary: Actor Bruce Brown

From Funeral Director John Crawford

Bruce Brown, actor and former Ossining resident, passed away at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City on September 10th with his wife and son at his side. He was 85.

Born in Oneonta, NY 9/25/1936 son of Archinald Townsend Brown and Dorothy LeTarte Brown.

Brown, a proud member of SAG and AFTRA for over 50 years, was best known for his work as an actor, voice-over artist and master of ceremonies, with credits in radio, television, film, and theater. His voice has been heard in over one thousand radio, television, and promotional commercials. In 1995, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences honored Brown for his role in the Outstanding Informational Series, “TV Nation.” His film roles include Eddie & The Cruisers, Death Wish, Minnie & Moskowitz, The Anderson Tapes, The Curse of the Jade Scorpion, and Miami Rendezvous.

Bruce Brown was in the Shepherd of the Lambs theatrical club from 2000-2008. He was an avid reader, fly tier, and fisherman and was particularly proud of his Naval, Naval Intelligence, and NSA service.