
W. Earl Brown
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William Earl Brown (born September 7, 1963) is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, musician, and songwriter. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Kenny in the film Scream (1996), Warren in the film There's Something About Mary (1998), Dan Dority on the HBO series Deadwood (2004–2006), and the voice and motion capture of Bill in the video game The Last of Us (2013). He has appeared in films such as Backdraft, The Master, Being John Malkovich, The Sessions, Vanilla Sky, The Lone Ranger, and Bloodworth (which he also wrote and produced), as well as series such as Seinfeld, NYPD Blue, C.S.I., C.S.I. Miami, The X-Files, Six Feet Under, Preacher, Bates Motel, True Detective, American Horror Story, Chicago Fire, and The Mandalorian.
W. Earl Brown Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of W. Earl Brown reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of W. Earl Brown's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of W. Earl 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 Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back, which stands out as a key performance.
Best W. Earl Brown Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from W. Earl Brown's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie W. Earl Brown has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Dead Don't Hurt | Alan Kendall | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Shirley | George Wallace | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Unforgivable | Mac Whelan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | No Man of God | Warden Wilkenson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Deadwood: The Movie | Dan Dority | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Highwaymen | Ivy Methvin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Legend of 420 | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Spaceman | Dick Dennis | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Black Mass | John Martorano | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Wild | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Draft Day | Ralph Mowry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Chasing Ghosts | Roger Simons | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Single Shot | Puffy | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Beneath the Harvest Sky | Roger Cyr | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Lone Ranger | Mustached Ranger | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Grounded: Making The Last of Us | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Brother's Keeper | Turner Monroe | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Alice in Chains: AIC 23 | Alan Poole McLard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Master | Fighting Businessman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Sessions | Rod | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Blue-Eyed Butcher | Thomas Dean | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Scream: The Inside Story | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Bloodworth | Brady Bloodworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | 1% | Sailor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Big White | Jimbo | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kids in America | Boss McGinn | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Last Shot | Willie Gratzo | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Alamo | David Burnet | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Killer Diller | Holister | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Vanilla Sky | Barman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Dancing at the Blue Iguana | Bobby | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Sugar & Spice | Hank 'Terminator' Rogers | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back | Meat Loaf | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Being John Malkovich | First J.M. Inc. Customer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | There's Something About Mary | Warren Jensen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Deep Impact | McCloud (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Bella Mafia | Fredrico Luciano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Kiss the Girls | Locksmith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Scream | Kenny Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Cherokee Kid | Calloway | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Season in Purgatory | Fatty Malloy | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Project: ALF | Ernie | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Lily in Winter | Sheriff Boyd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Wes Craven's New Nightmare | Morgue Attendant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Dead Air | Ken | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Rookie of the Year | Billy Frick | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Woman Who Loved Elvis | Pete | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Babe | Herb Pennock | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Backdraft | Paramedic | Hit | Similar → |
W. Earl Brown - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of W. Earl Brown?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring W. Earl Brown is "Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has W. Earl Brown acted in?
W. Earl Brown has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by W. Earl Brown?
Other notable films include "Grounded: Making The Last of Us", "1%", and "Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective".




