Timothy Brown (actor)

Timmy Brown
Brown in Ball State uniform, 1958
Born
Thomas Allen Brown

(1937-05-24)May 24, 1937
DiedApril 4, 2020(2020-04-04) (aged 82)
Other names
  • Timothy Brown
  • Tim Brown
Occupations
  • football player
  • singer
  • actor
Years activeSinger: 1962–2016
Actor: 1967–2000
Known forPlaying career with the Philadelphia Eagles
Football career
No. 25, 22, 2
PositionsRunning back
Return specialist
Personal information
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High schoolIndiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home
(Knightstown, Indiana)
CollegeBall State
NFL draft1959: 27th round, 313th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards3,862
Rushing average4.3
Rushing touchdowns31
Receptions235
Receiving yards3,399
Receptions26
Return yards5,420
Return touchdowns6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Thomas Allen Brown (May 24, 1937 – April 4, 2020), known also as Timothy Brown, Tim Brown, and most recognized as Timmy Brown, was an American actor, singer, and professional football player. He played in the National Football League (NFL) as a running back and return specialist.