X

Join or Sign In

Sign in to customize your TV listings

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Bobby Brown Biography

Birth Name:Robert Barisford Brown

Birth Place:Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Had six of his singles reach No․ 1 on the Billboard US R&B Singles chart, and his single My Prerogative reaches No․ 1 on the Billboard US chart
  • Two of his albums, Don't Be Cruel and Bobby, reached No․ 1 on the Billboard US R&B chart and platinum level status
  • Was married to Whitney Houston for 14 years before a divorce in 2007
  • Started his career as a frontman with the group New Edition, along with the three members to later for the group Bell Biv DeVoe
  • Released five solo studio albums throughout his music career
  • Had roles in the movies "Ghostbusters II" and "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate․"
  • Recognized for his songs "My Prerogative," "On Our Own" and "Humpin Around"

Awards

  • 2017Black Reel-Outstanding TV Movie/Limited Series: winner
  • 2019Black Reel-Outstanding TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated