With no prestigious schooling or fancy acting lessons, Rob Brown managed to score his first role in a multi-million dollar film opposite Hollywood veteran Sean Connery. After wowing critics and swaying fans with his compelling role in Finding Forrester, he’s since starred in a number of hit movies ranging from Coach Carter to The Express. Not limited to the big screen, the Brooklyn-raised actor takes it to New Orleans as trumpet-playing Delmond Lambreaux in HBO’s drama series Treme.
Rob Brown
With no prestigious schooling or fancy acting lessons, Rob Brown managed to score his first role in a multi-million dollar film opposite Hollywood veteran Sean Connery. After wowing critics and swaying fans with his compelling role in Finding Forrester, he’s since starred in a number of hit movies ranging from Coach Carter to The Express. Not limited to the big screen, the Brooklyn-raised actor takes it to New Orleans as trumpet-playing Delmond Lambreaux in HBO’s drama series Treme.
Ernie Davis was one of the best college football players in history and the first African-American to win the coveted Heisman Trophy in 1961. Rob Brown portrayed the college great in the 2008 movie, The Express.
(Photo: Relativity Media)
Based on the true story of Ernie "Elmira Express" Davis, this inspirational film highlights the events that led Davis to become the first African-American player to win the Heisman Trophy.
