Olivia Brown


Olivia Margarette Brown is an American actress, best-known for her role as detective Trudy Joplin in the NBC crime drama series Miami Vice.

Life and career

Brown was born in Frankfurt, West Germany, and raised in Livonia, Michigan. Her family eventually moved to California, where she graduated from Santa Monica High School.
Brown made her big screen debut appearing in an supporting role in the 1982 action comedy film 48 Hrs.. She later appeared in Streets of Fire, Throw Momma from the Train, Identity Crisis, Man's Best Friend and All Tied Up. From 1984 to 1989, she starred as Detective Trudy Joplin in the NBC crime drama series Miami Vice.
Brown guest-starred on T.J. Hooker, The Love Boat, Family Matters, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Sister, Sister. She had a recurring roles on Hill Street Blues, Designing Women, , Beverly Hills, 90210, Moesha and 7th Heaven. Brown also was regular in the NBC sitcom Dear John from 1990 to 1991.

Personal life

Olivia was married to Mykelti Williamson for two years, from 1983 until their divorce in 1985. She is currently married to James Okonkwo, with whom she has two children.
Her brother is Steve Brown, who played for the Houston Oilers of the NFL during the late 1980s.