History of Orlando Brown (actor) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 14, 2026

Orlando Brown is an American entertainer known for his work as an actor, rapper, and singer. He achieved recognition for his roles in popular television series such as "That's So Raven," "Major Payne," "The Jamie Foxx Show," and "Family Matters," as well as voice acting in animated shows like "The Proud Family." In recent years, he has been involved in reality television and opened a restaurant called Orlando Brown's Million Dollar Fried Chicken. Brown has also faced legal issues, contributing to his public image.

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December 4, 1987: Orlando Brown Born

On December 4, 1987, Orlando Brown was born. He is an American rapper, singer, restaurateur and former actor.

1987: Orlando Brown's Birth Year

In 1987, Orlando Brown was born in Los Angeles, California, to Tiffney Anderson and Aaron Dotson.

1995: Acting Debut in Major Payne

In 1995, Orlando Brown made his acting debut as Cadet Kevin "Tiger" Dunne in Major Payne.

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1996: Cast in Family Matters and Waynehead

In 1996, Orlando Brown was cast as 3J Winslow in Family Matters. That same year, Brown began voice acting when he starred as a childhood version of Damon Wayans in Waynehead.

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1998: Co-starred in Two of a Kind

In 1998, Orlando Brown co-starred with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in Two of a Kind.

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2002: Voice of Cornelius Filmore

In 2002, Orlando Brown became the voice of Cornelius Filmore on the Disney Channel animated series, FIlmore!.

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April 10, 2007: Arrested for Marijuana Possession

On April 10, 2007, Orlando Brown was pulled over in Texas for driving without headlights, leading to his arrest for marijuana possession after police found marijuana in his vehicle. He denied the marijuana was his.

2007: Left Disney to Pursue Music

After leaving Disney in 2007, Orlando Brown decided to concentrate on his music career.

February 28, 2016: Arrested for Domestic Battery and Drug Possession

On February 28, 2016, in Torrance, California, Orlando Brown was arrested and charged with domestic battery, obstruction of justice, drug possession with intent to sell, and possession of contraband in jail, following an altercation with his then girlfriend in public and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine.

March 18, 2016: Arrested Again for Domestic Disturbance and Drug Possession

On March 18, 2016, Orlando Brown was taken into custody in Barstow, California, after police responded to a domestic disturbance between Brown, his girlfriend, and her mother, leading to additional charges of domestic battery, drug possession, and resisting arrest after failing to appear for a scheduled court date.

June 5, 2016: Arrested in Las Vegas for Drug Possession and Resisting Arrest

On June 5, 2016, Orlando Brown was arrested in Las Vegas while leaving a hotel known for prostitution and drug use. He was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a pipe and had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and was charged with drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, and resisting arrest.

September 2, 2016: Arrested for Breaking into Restaurant

On September 2, 2016, Orlando Brown was arrested after breaking into Legends Restaurant & Venue in Las Vegas and attempting to change the locks after being released from a medical facility.

2016: Raven-Symoné Tattoo and Rehab

In early 2016, Orlando Brown debuted a tattoo of Raven-Symoné on his neck. Later that year, he entered rehab but left after one week and was seen carrying a box of wine.

December 21, 2018: Appeared on Dr. Phil and Made False Claims

On December 21, 2018, Orlando Brown appeared on an episode of Dr. Phil, making false claims, including that he was the son of Michael Jackson and had been sober for four years.

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2020: Addiction Struggles

In 2020, after his appearance on the Dr. Phil show, Orlando Brown opened up about his struggles with addiction at a church fundraising event.

December 22, 2022: Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

On December 22, 2022, Orlando Brown was arrested in Lima, Ohio, on misdemeanor domestic violence charges after allegedly threatening his brother with a hammer and a broken-off knife blade and held in Allen County jail on no bond.

2022: Claims of Sexual Relationship with Bow Wow

Since 2022, Orlando Brown has repeatedly claimed that he had a sexual relationship with the rapper Bow Wow, which Bow Wow has denied.

February 2023: Released from Allen County Jail

In February 2023, Orlando Brown was released from Allen County jail.

2023: Cast in Bad Boys: Texas

In 2023, Orlando Brown was cast in the second season of the Zeus Network reality television show, Bad Boys: Texas.

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2025: Opened Orlando Brown's Million Dollar Fried Chicken

In 2025, Orlando Brown opened a restaurant called Orlando Brown's Million Dollar Fried Chicken in Phoenix, Arizona.

2025: Opens Chicken Restaurant After Sobriety

In late 2025, after becoming sober again, Orlando Brown opened his chicken restaurant Orlando Brown's Million Dollar Fried Chicken in Phoenix, Arizona.