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Sterling K. Brown Biography

Birth Name:Sterling Kelby Brown

Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Is the first African-American actor to win a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Drama
Was nominated for an Ovation Award for his performance in the play "Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3)․"
Earned a master's degree in fine arts from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts
Graduated from Stanford University with a degree in drama
Got married to actress Ryan Michelle Bathe in 2007
Appeared in the 2002 off-Broadway production of the play "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui․"
Well known for his roles in the series "Army Wives," "The People v․ O․J․ Simpson: American Crime Story" and "This Is Us․"

Awards

2013Best Performance by an Actor-: nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: winner
2016Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor: winner
2016INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: winner
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: winner
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie: winner
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: nominated
2017Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie or Limited Series: winner
2017Black Reel-Outstanding Actor, Drama Series: winner
2017Dorian Award-TV Performance of the Year - Actor: nominated
2017Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: winner
2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2017Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2017Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special: nominated
2017INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2017Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Drama: nominated
2017TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
2017The BAM Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2018BET Award-Best Actor: nominated
2018Black Reel-Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Male: nominated
2018Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actor, Comedy Series: nominated
2018Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actor, Comedy Series: nominated
2018Black Reel-Outstanding Actor, Drama Series: winner
2018Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2018Dorian Award-TV Performance of the Year - Actor: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Actor: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
2018Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: winner
2018Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2018Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2018INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2018Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Drama: nominated
2018The BAM Award-Best Cast: winner
2019AAFCA Award-Best Performance - Male: winner
2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2019Black Reel-Outstanding Actor, Drama Series: nominated
2019Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Actor of the Decade: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor of the Decade: winner
2019Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2019IFJA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019OAFFC Award-Best Supporting Male: nominated
2019People's Choice Award-Favorite Drama TV Star: nominated
2019People's Choice Award-Favorite Male TV Star: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2019Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Drama: nominated
2020AAFCA Award-Best Actor: winner
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2020Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actor, Motion Picture: nominated
2020Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actor, Comedy Series: nominated
2020Black Reel-Outstanding Actor, Drama Series: winner
2020Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2020HCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2020Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2020Image Award-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Motion Picture): nominated
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020People's Choice Award-Favorite Drama TV Star: nominated
2020People's Choice Award-Favorite Male TV Star: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2021HCA Award-Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama: nominated
2021Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2021OFTA Television Award-Best Narration: nominated
2021People's Choice Award-The Male TV Star of 2021: nominated
2021People's Choice Award-The Drama TV Star of 2021: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Narrator: winner
2022BET Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022Black Reel-Outstanding Actor, Drama Series: winner
2022Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama: nominated
2022Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2022OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2022People's Choice Award-The Drama TV Star of 2022: nominated
2022People's Choice Award-The Male TV Star of 2022: nominated
2023BFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2023Black Reel-Outstanding Actor: nominated
2023Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2023Excellence in Acting Award-: winner
2023Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2023Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2023MMCG Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2023SDFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2023SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2023WAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2024Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2024AAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2024EDA Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2024Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Performance: nominated
2024CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner
2024Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2024Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Performance: nominated
2024GAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2024Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: winner
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2024SFBAFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2024SFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2025AAFCA Award-Best Actor: winner
2025Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2025Black Reel-Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series: winner
2025Actor Award for Television-Black Cinema & Television: winner
2025CCA Super Award-Best Actor in an Action Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: nominated
2025Gotham TV Award-Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series: nominated
2025OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2026Saturn Award-Best Actor in a Television Series: nominated
2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2026Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2026Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2026Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie): nominated
2026Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2026Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama or Genre: nominated