Adam Brown (actor)
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Adam Brown is an English actor, comedian and pantomime
performer. Although he is currently known primarily for his work on the stage, Brown will soon be exposed to worldwide audiences as the dwarf Ori
in director Peter Jackson
's upcoming two-part film adaptation of The Hobbit.
in Hungerford
, England
. Following his time at John O’Gaunt, he trained in Performing Arts at Middlesex University
, London
, where he met Clare Plested and helped co-found the British comedy theatre troupe 'Plested and Brown'. He has written and performed in all seven of their shows to date: Carol Smillie Trashed my Room, The Reconditioned Wife Show, Flamingo Flamingo Flamingo, Hot Pursuit, Minor Spectacular, Health & Stacey and The Perfect Wife Roadshow. He is a regular at the Edinburgh Festival
and has toured with his company across the UK as well as performances in Armenia
, South Korea
and New Zealand
.
With the rest of the ‘Plested and Brown’ team (Amanda Wilsher and Clare Plested) he has worked with David Sant
(Peepolykus), Phelim McDermot (Improbable), Cal McCrystal
(Mighty Boosh) and Toby Wilsher (Ex-Trestle).
He has also worked with Toby Wilsher on a new mask show, The OFSTED Inspector, with the Passion Fish Theatre Co.
He currently resides in Hungerford
, Berkshire
, England
.
on the CBBC
. He has also appeared in several commercials for Money Supermarket
, Cheesestrings, Standard Life
and Virgin Group
.
Brown has also recently been cast as the dwarf Ori
in the much anticipated two-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
, which will be released in December 2012
and 2013, respectively. It will mark his first film appearance. Commenting on Brown's casting, director Peter Jackson
was quoted as saying, "Adam is a wonderfully expressive actor and has a unique screen presence. I look forward to seeing him bring Ori to life."
Pantomime
Pantomime — not to be confused with a mime artist, a theatrical performer of mime—is a musical-comedy theatrical production traditionally found in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Jamaica, South Africa, India, Ireland, Gibraltar and Malta, and is mostly performed during the...
performer. Although he is currently known primarily for his work on the stage, Brown will soon be exposed to worldwide audiences as the dwarf Ori
Ori
Ori may refer to:* Ori , a fictional evil godlike group of beings on the Stargate SG-1 television program* A standard astronomical abbreviation for Orion * Ori , the origin of replication signal for DNA replication...
in director Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson
Sir Peter Robert Jackson, KNZM is a New Zealand film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter, known for his The Lord of the Rings film trilogy , adapted from the novel by J. R. R...
's upcoming two-part film adaptation of The Hobbit.
Life and stage career
He studied at the John O'Gaunt Community Technology CollegeJohn O'Gaunt Community Technology College
John O'Gaunt Community Technology College is a comprehensive and Technology College of approximately 633 pupils in Hungerford, Berkshire, England. It was Berkshire's first community school. The school was built in 1962 and is a fusion of 1960s decor and 1990s pre-fabricated buildings...
in Hungerford
Hungerford
Hungerford is a market town and civil parish in Berkshire, England, 9 miles west of Newbury. It covers an area of and, according to the 2001 census, has a population of 5,559 .- Geography :...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. Following his time at John O’Gaunt, he trained in Performing Arts at Middlesex University
Middlesex University
Middlesex University is a university in north London, England. It is located in the historic county boundaries of Middlesex from which it takes its name. It is one of the post-1992 universities and is a member of Million+ working group...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, where he met Clare Plested and helped co-found the British comedy theatre troupe 'Plested and Brown'. He has written and performed in all seven of their shows to date: Carol Smillie Trashed my Room, The Reconditioned Wife Show, Flamingo Flamingo Flamingo, Hot Pursuit, Minor Spectacular, Health & Stacey and The Perfect Wife Roadshow. He is a regular at the Edinburgh Festival
Edinburgh Festival
The Edinburgh Festival is a collective term for many arts and cultural festivals that take place in Edinburgh, Scotland each summer, mostly in August...
and has toured with his company across the UK as well as performances in Armenia
Armenia
Armenia , officially the Republic of Armenia , is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
and New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
.
With the rest of the ‘Plested and Brown’ team (Amanda Wilsher and Clare Plested) he has worked with David Sant
David Sant
David Sant is a Spanish English actor and voice actor. He was born in Catalonia, Spain. He is best known for the role of Cartoon Head from series two of the British television show Ideal and is also known for playing the title role and the other male characters in the season 5-6 revival of...
(Peepolykus), Phelim McDermot (Improbable), Cal McCrystal
Cal McCrystal (director)
Cal McCrystal is a British theatre director. He is the brother of the journalist Damien McCrystal and the son of the journalist and writer Cal McCrystal.-References:...
(Mighty Boosh) and Toby Wilsher (Ex-Trestle).
He has also worked with Toby Wilsher on a new mask show, The OFSTED Inspector, with the Passion Fish Theatre Co.
He currently resides in Hungerford
Hungerford
Hungerford is a market town and civil parish in Berkshire, England, 9 miles west of Newbury. It covers an area of and, according to the 2001 census, has a population of 5,559 .- Geography :...
, Berkshire
Berkshire
Berkshire is a historic county in the South of England. It is also often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in the county; this usage, which dates to the 19th century at least, was recognised by the Queen in 1957, and...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
Film and television career
Most recently Brown has appeared as Oswald Potter in latest series of the children's television programme ChuckleVisionChuckleVision
ChuckleVision is a popular British television series shown mainly on CBBC. New episodes are always first aired on BBC One, and occasionally episodes are shown on BBC Two. The first episode was shown on 26 September 1987. It follows the adventures of the Chuckle Brothers & the Patton Brothers, who...
on the CBBC
CBBC
CBBC is one of two brand names used for the BBC's children's television strands. Between 1985 and 2002, CBBC was the name given to all the BBC's programmes on TV for children aged under 14...
. He has also appeared in several commercials for Money Supermarket
Money Supermarket
Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC is a British price comparison website-based business specialising in financial services. The website enables consumers to compare prices on a range of products, including mortgages, credit cards and loans...
, Cheesestrings, Standard Life
Standard Life
Standard Life plc is a long term savings and investment business, with headquarters in Edinburgh and operations across the globe. It has 1.5 million shareholders in more than 50 countries and over 6 million customers.-History:...
and Virgin Group
Virgin Group
Virgin Group Limited is a British branded venture capital conglomerate organisation founded by business tycoon Richard Branson. The core business areas are travel, entertainment and lifestyle. Virgin Group's date of incorporation is listed as 1989 by Companies House, who class it as a holding...
.
Brown has also recently been cast as the dwarf Ori
Ori
Ori may refer to:* Ori , a fictional evil godlike group of beings on the Stargate SG-1 television program* A standard astronomical abbreviation for Orion * Ori , the origin of replication signal for DNA replication...
in the much anticipated two-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
The Hobbit
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, better known by its abbreviated title The Hobbit, is a fantasy novel and children's book by J. R. R. Tolkien. It was published on 21 September 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the Carnegie Medal and awarded a prize from the New York Herald...
, which will be released in December 2012
2012 in film
The following tables list films that are in production or have completed production and will be released in the United States and Canada at some point in 2012...
and 2013, respectively. It will mark his first film appearance. Commenting on Brown's casting, director Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson
Sir Peter Robert Jackson, KNZM is a New Zealand film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter, known for his The Lord of the Rings film trilogy , adapted from the novel by J. R. R...
was quoted as saying, "Adam is a wonderfully expressive actor and has a unique screen presence. I look forward to seeing him bring Ori to life."
Theatre
| Year | Work | Location | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Carol Smillie Trashed My Room | ||
| 2001 | The Reconditioned Wife Show | ||
| 2003 | Flamingo Flamingo Flamingo | ||
| 2005 | Hot Pursuit | ||
| The OFSTED Inspector | |||
| 2007 | Beauty and the Beast | Newbury Corn Exchange | |
| 2008 | Minor Spectacular | ||
| Aladdin | Newbury Corn Exchange | ||
| 2009 | Health & Stacey | ||
| Mucking Around | |||
| Puss in Boots | Newbury Corn Exchange | ||
| 2010 | The Perfect Wife Roadshow | ||
| Sleeping Beauty | Newbury Corn Exchange | ||
Television
| Year | Work | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ChuckleVision ChuckleVision ChuckleVision is a popular British television series shown mainly on CBBC. New episodes are always first aired on BBC One, and occasionally episodes are shown on BBC Two. The first episode was shown on 26 September 1987. It follows the adventures of the Chuckle Brothers & the Patton Brothers, who... |
Oswald Potter | |
Film
| Year | Work | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | Ori | |
| 2013 | The Hobbit: There and Back Again |