Chelsea Brown - Actor Profile

Chelsea Brown

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
7Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 6, 1942
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About Chelsea Brown

Chelsea Brown (December 6, 1942 - March 27, 2017) was born Lois Brown as an American actress, comedienne, singer and dancer perhaps best known for being the first African-American series regular in the iconic, ground-breaking American TV series Laugh-In. After Laugh-In she moved to Australia where she lived for many decades and enjoyed a long and successful career in film, TV and the stage. She recorded albums and had a very popular cabaret act in which she toured the world. She married Australian actor Vic Rooney who played her husband on the Aussie soap, E Street (1989-1990). After her husband's death, she moved back to her hometown of Chicago, Illinois where she had a large, extended family and many friends.

Chelsea Brown Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Chelsea Brown reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Chelsea Brown's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Chelsea Brown's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dial Hot Line, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Chelsea Brown Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chelsea Brown's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Chelsea Brown has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1998 Welcome to Woop Woop Maude Average Similar →
1983 The Return of Captain Invincible Tour Guide Average Similar →
1972 The Thing with Two Heads Lila Flop Similar →
1971 And Then They Forgot God Miss Wallach Flop Similar →
1970 Dial Hot Line Gibson Super Hit Similar →
1969 Sweet Charity Dancer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1968 Head Belly Dancer (uncredited) Average Similar →

Chelsea Brown - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chelsea Brown?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chelsea Brown is "Dial Hot Line" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Chelsea Brown acted in?

Chelsea Brown has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chelsea Brown?

Other notable films include "Sweet Charity", "Head", and "The Return of Captain Invincible".

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