Garrett M. Brown

Acting

Garrett M. Brown

Born November 7, 1948 · Battle Creek, Michigan, USA (age 77)

Garrett M. Brown (born November 7, 1948) is an American actor best known as John Whitsig in Sisters (1991–1996) and Bob Russell in Uncle Buck (1989).

Known For

Kick-AssKick-Ass · 2010
Kick-Ass
7.12010
MovieActionCrime
Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a super-hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.
Kick-Ass 2Kick-Ass 2 · 2013
Kick-Ass 2
6.42013
MovieActionAdventure
After Kick-Ass' insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, he joins a patrol led by the Colonel Stars and Stripes. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist — reborn as The Mother Fucker — only the blade-wielding Hit-Girl can prevent their annihilation.
I Am Number FourI Am Number Four · 2011
I Am Number Four
6.22011
MovieActionThriller
A teenage fugitive with an incredible secret races to stay one step ahead of the mysterious forces seeking destroy him. With three dead and one on the run, the race to find the elusive Number Four begins. Outwardly normal teen John Smith never gets too comfortable in the same identity, and along with his guardian, Henri, he is constantly moving from town to town. With each passing day, John gains a stronger grasp on his extraordinary new powers, and his bond to the beings that share his fantastic fate grows stronger.
Uncle BuckUncle Buck · 1989
Uncle Buck
6.81989
MovieComedyDrama
Buck Russell, a lovable but slovenly bachelor, suddenly becomes the temporary caretaker of his nephew and nieces after a family emergency. His freewheeling attitude soon causes tension with his older niece Tia, loyal girlfriend Chanice, and just about everyone else who crosses his path.
Fun with Dick and JaneFun with Dick and Jane · 2005
Fun with Dick and Jane
6.22005
MovieComedyCrime
After Dick Harper loses his job at Globodyne in an Enron-esque collapse, he and his wife, Jane, turn to crime in order to handle the massive debt they now face. Two intelligent people, Dick and Jane actually get pretty good at robbing people and even enjoy it – but they have second thoughts when they're reminded that crime can hurt innocent people. When the couple hears that Globodyne boss Jack McCallister actually swindled the company, they plot revenge.
Gridiron GangGridiron Gang · 2006
Gridiron Gang
7.12006
MovieCrimeDrama
Under the leadership of their counselor, teenagers at a juvenile detention center gain self-esteem by playing football together. Based on a true story.
Behind the CandelabraBehind the Candelabra · 2013
Behind the Candelabra
6.62013
MovieDramaRomance
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
TurbulenceTurbulence · 1997
Turbulence
5.41997
MovieActionThriller
On a flight transporting dangerous convicts, murderer Ryan Weaver manages to break free and cause complete chaos throughout the plane. As various people on board fall victim to Weaver, it is ultimately down to flight attendant Teri Halloran to keep the aircraft from crashing, with on-ground support from an air traffic controller. While Halloran struggles to pilot the plane, Weaver continues to terrorize the surviving members of the crew.

Filmography

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No More Baths!No More Baths! · 1998
No More Baths!
8.51998
MovieDramaFamily
When greedy land developers attempt to push a kindly widower off of his property, they receive an unexpected challenge from his ten-year-old neighbour in this family-oriented drama that shows a little love can go a long way. After being robbed of his family by a tragic fire, Jake opened his doors and his heart to the children of Glenwood Springs. Having learned a thing or two about helping others from his parents, who work as legal-aid attorneys, Jake's ten-year-old neighbour Keagan is troubled to learn that Jake's home is in jeopardy as land developers and government bureaucrats move in to make way for new developments in the neighbourhood. Quickly organizing his friends into a powerful but peaceful protest force known as the "Glenwood Springs Kids Corp.," Keagan and his friends learn an important lesson in responsibility as they come to the aid of an old friend in need.

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