Career Timeline of Bobby Brown: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Bobby Brown built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Robert "Bobby" Brown is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer, renowned as a pioneer of new jack swing alongside Teddy Riley. He gained prominence as a founding member of the R&B/pop group New Edition, contributing to hits like "Candy Girl" and "Cool It Now." In 1985, Brown embarked on a solo career but later rejoined New Edition for their Billboard 200 chart-topping album, Home Again.
1989: Acting Debut in Ghostbusters II
In 1989, Bobby Brown made his acting debut with a cameo appearance in the film Ghostbusters II, playing the Mayor's doorman.
1989: Popularizing the Roger Rabbit Dance
In 1989, Bobby Brown popularized the Roger Rabbit dance, as performed in the music video for his song "Every Little Step".
1995: Guest Appearance in Panther and Role in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
In 1995, Bobby Brown made a guest appearance in the film, Panther, and had a major role in the Martin Lawrence film, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate.
1999: Guinness World Record
Around 1999, Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston earned a Guinness World Record as the "most successful star couple".
2000: Grammy Award Acceptance Speech
In 2000, Whitney Houston thanked Bobby Brown during her acceptance speech for winning the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for the 1999 hit, "It's Not Right but It's Okay".
2005: Participation in the Reality Show Being Bobby Brown
In 2005, Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston participated in the reality show Being Bobby Brown, giving a picture of their lives behind the scenes.
2005: Negotiations for Reality Series Being Bobby Brown
In 2005, Bobby Brown was in negotiations with Bravo for a reality series entitled Being Bobby Brown. The show was greenlit after Whitney Houston agreed to be part of the cast.
2006: End of Being Bobby Brown
In 2006, Being Bobby Brown ended after one season because Whitney Houston would not appear in season two and Bravo and Brown could not settle on a new deal.
June 2007: Appearance on 24 Hours With...
In June 2007, Bobby Brown participated in the ITV television series 24 Hours With..., where he was interviewed by Jamie Campbell and threatened him on air.
2017: BET Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2017, New Edition, Bobby Brown's former group, received the BET Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET ceremony.
2021: Participation in The Masked Singer
In 2021, Bobby Brown competed in season five of The Masked Singer as the wild card contestant "Crab". He was later eliminated on Week 7.
May 2022: Airing of Biography: Bobby Brown and Bobby Brown: Every Little Step
In May 2022, Biography: Bobby Brown and Bobby Brown: Every Little Step began airing on A&E. Brown is an executive-producer of both the documentary-style and reality television series about his life.
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