Neil Brown Jr. - Actor Profile

Neil Brown Jr.

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
19Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 19, 1980
Birth Place: Orlando, Florida, USA

About Neil Brown Jr.

Cornelius C. "Neil" Brown, Jr. (born June 19, 1980) is an American actor. His most recognizable role may be in the television series The Walking Dead as Guillermo, leader of the Vatos and as Felix on the short-lived South Beach on the former UPN. He also played DJ Yella in the 2015 biopic, Straight Outta Compton. Brown was born in Orlando, Florida, to Cornelius Brown, a US Marine, and Carrie Brown, an insurance underwriter. He appears alongside Denzel Washington in Out of Time (2003) and Colin Farrell in Tigerland (2000). He plays the smart-mouthed Marine, Lcpl. Richard "Motown" Guerrero, in the action film Battle: Los Angeles. The movie reunited him with Fast & Furious castmate Michelle Rodriguez.  He has since performed guest appearances in the TV shows Harry's Law, Castle, the season 8 premiere of Weeds, the first-season finale of USA's Suits, and the new independent sketch comedy King Bachelor's Pad. Description above from the Wikipedia article Neil Brown Jr., licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Neil Brown Jr. Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Neil Brown Jr. reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Neil Brown Jr.'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 Straight Outta Compton, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Neil Brown Jr. Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Last Night in Rozzie Ronnie Russo Average Similar →
2018 City of Lies Rafael Perez Average Similar →
2017 Naked Officer McBride Average Similar →
2017 Sand Castle Enzo Hit Similar →
2015 Straight Outta Compton DJ Yella Super Hit Similar →
2015 Rivers 9 Virgil Dobbs Flop Similar →
2015 Bad Blood Deputy Rich Diaz Flop Similar →
2012 Kidnapped Souls Quenton Flop Similar →
2011 Battle: Los Angeles LCpl. Richard Guerrero Average Similar →
2009 Just Another Day Ronny Flop Similar →
2009 Scare Zone Spider Flop Similar →
2009 Fast & Furious Drug Runner Hit Similar →
2008 Never Back Down Aaron Hit Similar →
2007 Fear Itself Marshall Flop Similar →
2005 Back By Midnight Inmate #3 (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2004 Mr. 3000 Clubhouse Assistant Flop Similar →
2003 Out of Time Morgue Attendant Average Similar →
2000 Tigerland Pvt. Jamoa Kearns Hit Similar →
N/A Don't Open the Door Dan Flop Similar →

Neil Brown Jr. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Neil Brown Jr.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Neil Brown Jr. is "Straight Outta Compton" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Neil Brown Jr. acted in?

Neil Brown Jr. has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Neil Brown Jr.?

Other notable films include "Never Back Down", "Fast & Furious", and "Tigerland".

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