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Sterling K. Brown

Sterling K. Brown

Voice Actor

Sterling K. Brown is an American actor known for his Emmy winning role as Randall Pearson on This Is Us and his Oscar nominated performance in American Fiction, who also lends a voice to Invincible, the Skybound Entertainment series for Prime Video.

Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: American
Years Active: 2001-present
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Invincible Role

Brown contributes a voice performance to Invincible, the R-rated animated superhero series Skybound Entertainment produces for Prime Video based on Robert Kirkman's comic. The role adds an animated credit to a resume otherwise built on prestige live action drama and film. Invincible has regularly recruited award winning actors for its ensemble, and Brown's involvement continues that pattern.

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Career and Notable Roles

Brown first drew major acclaim playing prosecutor Christopher Darden in FX's The People v. O. J. Simpson, winning a Primetime Emmy for the performance, then took the lead as Randall Pearson on NBC's This Is Us, earning a second Emmy in 2017. He has since starred in the Hulu thriller Paradise and appeared in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, while building a film career that includes supporting parts in Black Panther and Marshall alongside lead turns in Hotel Artemis and Biosphere. His 2023 role in American Fiction brought him an Academy Award nomination, and he has also voiced characters in the animated films Frozen 2 and The Angry Birds Movie 2.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Sterling K. Brown?

Sterling K. Brown is an American actor known for his Emmy-winning role as Randall Pearson on This Is Us and his Oscar-nominated performance in American Fiction. He also lends a voice to Invincible, the Skybound Entertainment series for Prime Video.

What is Sterling K. Brown's role in Invincible?

Brown contributes a voice performance to Invincible, the R-rated animated superhero series Skybound Entertainment produces for Prime Video based on Robert Kirkman's comic. The role adds an animated credit to a resume otherwise built on prestige live-action drama and film.

What role did Sterling K. Brown play in The People v. O.J. Simpson?

Brown played prosecutor Christopher Darden in FX's The People v. O.J. Simpson, a performance that won him a Primetime Emmy before he went on to earn a second Emmy for This Is Us in 2017.

What films has Sterling K. Brown appeared in?

Brown's film career includes supporting parts in Black Panther and Marshall alongside lead turns in Hotel Artemis and Biosphere. His 2023 role in American Fiction brought him an Academy Award nomination.

Has Sterling K. Brown done other voice acting besides Invincible?

Brown has voiced characters in the animated films Frozen 2 and The Angry Birds Movie 2, in addition to his current voice role in Invincible. He currently also stars in the Hulu thriller Paradise and has appeared in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Sources & Information

This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Invincible anime series, manga, and official materials. Invincible was created by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, published by Image Comics / Skybound, and animated by Skybound Animation. All rights to Invincible and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

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