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Yvette Nicole Brown | |
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 Brown at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2010 | |
| Born | August 12, 1971 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Yvette Nicole Brown (born August 12, 1971) is an American actress and comedian. Brown has appeared in various commercials, television shows, and films throughout her career. Currently, she appears as Shirley Bennett on the NBC comedy series Community.
Career
Brown took two acting classes, one at the University of Akron, where she graduated, and the other in Hollywood.[1] Brown first appeared on commercials before entering television shows and films a few years later.[2] She has since played roles on television shows such as The War At Home, Malcolm in the Middle, and That's So Raven. She also had a recurring role as movie theater manager Helen Dubois in the Nickelodeon TV show Drake & Josh. Brown will reprise the role in an upcoming episode of Victorious.[1] She also provides the voice of "Cookie" in the HUB's Pound Puppies.
She has appeared in television commercials for Hamburger Helper, Big Lots, Pine-Sol, Comcast, Aquapod, Shout, Fiber One, Yoplait Yogurt, DiGiorno Pizza, Dairy Queen, and Time Warner.[3]
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2000 | His Woman, His Wife | unknown | |
| 2003 | 180 Miles Away | Other Woman | |
| 2004 | Little Black Book | Production Assistant | |
| 2005 | The Kid & I | Bunny | |
| The Island | Nurse | ||
| 2006 | Dreamgirls | Curtis' Secretary | |
| 2008 | The Neighbor | Nurse | |
| Meet Dave | Old Navy Saleswoman | ||
| Tropic Thunder | Vivica (Peck's Assistant) | ||
| Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh | Helen Dubois | ||
| 2009 | (500) Days of Summer | New Secretary | |
| Hotel for Dogs | Ms. Camwell | ||
| The Ugly Truth | Dori | ||
| 2010 | Repo Men | Rhodesia | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2002 | For the People | Server | 1 episode |
| Do Over | Woman | 1 episode | |
| 2003 | Girlfriends | Sherri Childs | 2 episodes |
| 2004 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Stewardess | 1 episode |
| The Big House | Eartha Cleveland | 6 episodes | |
| Two and a Half Men | Mandy | 1 episode | |
| 7th Heaven | Leah Morris | 1 episode | |
| Drake & Josh | Helen | 15 episodes, 2004–2007 | |
| 2005 | Fat Actress | Woman in Restaurant | 1 episode |
| That's So Raven | Monica | 1 episode | |
| That '70s Show | Sgt. Davis | 1 episode | |
| The War at Home | Airport Security Guard | 1 episode | |
| Hot Properties | Oprah-Head | 1 episode | |
| 2006 | Sleeper Cell | Woman | 1 episode |
| House | Nurse | 1 episode | |
| 2007 | The Loop | Isabelle Miller | 1 episode |
| Entourage | Woman answering a phone | 1 episode | |
| The Office | Staples Employee | 1 episode | |
| American Body Shop | Insurance Agent | 1 episode | |
| 2008 | Kath & Kim | City Hall Employee | "Competition" |
| 2009–present | Community | Shirley | Starring role |
| 2009 | True Jackson VP | Coral Barns | 1 episode |
| iCarly | Art Student | 1 episode | |
| House | Assistant asking about body parts | 1 episode | |
| 2011 | Family Guy | Sassy Black Nurse | 1 episode |
| Victorious | Principal Helen | TBA | |
References
- ^ a b Dawidziak, Mark (November 13, 2009). "Yvette Nicole Brown, an East Cleveland native, enjoys role on TV sitcom 'Community'". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
- ^ Asim, Jabari (August 6, 2006). "The 'Trouble' With Black Actresses". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
- ^ "Resume". Retrieved April 26, 2010.