Eric Brown - Actor Profile

Eric Brown

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
7Total Films
6.6 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 17, 1964
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Eric Brown

Eric Brown, (born December 17, 1964, in New York), is an American film and TV actor of the 1980s. Brown is best known for his role as Phillip Fillmore in the coming of age motion picture Private Lessons and as Vinton "Buzz" Harper, Jr. in the syndicated American TV show Mama's Family. Description above from the Wikipedia article Eric Brown, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Known For: Acting

Eric Brown Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Eric 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 Eric Brown's work falls within the Horror genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Eric 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 The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Eric Brown Movies Ranked

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

★6.6
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) movie poster
★6.6

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman: In February, 1962, as the civil rights movement reaches Bayonne, Louisiana, a New York journalist arrives to interview J

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman

1974•Drama
★6.2
Waxwork (1988) movie poster
★6.2

Waxwork: Wealthy slacker college student Mark, his new girlfriend Sarah, and their friends are invited to a special showing at a

Waxwork

1988•Horror
★5.7
Private Lessons (1981) movie poster
★5.7

Private Lessons: Phillip Filmore is a naive, 15-year-old, preoccupied with sex, who develops a crush on Nicole Mallow, the new 30-somethi

Private Lessons

1981•Comedy
★5.5
Stepfather 2 (1989) movie poster
★5.5

Stepfather 2: "Stepfather" Jerry Blake escapes an insane asylum and winds up in another town, this time impersonating a marriage couns

Stepfather 2

1989•Horror
★5.0
They're Playing with Fire (1984) movie poster
★5.0

They're Playing with Fire: A married college professor decides to seduce her student, whom she hired as a handyman for her yacht. The hesitant stud

They're Playing with Fire

1984•Crime

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Rose Adrian Flop Similar →
1989 Stepfather 2 Hotel Attendant Average Similar →
1988 Waxwork James Average Similar →
1988 Video Murders David Lee Shepherd Flop Similar →
1984 They're Playing with Fire Jay Richard Flop Similar →
1981 Private Lessons Philly Average Similar →
1974 The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman Jimmy (age 7) Hit Similar →

Eric Brown - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Eric Brown?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eric Brown is "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has Eric Brown acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Eric Brown?

Other notable films include "Waxwork", "Private Lessons", and "Stepfather 2".

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